What to Write in Every Type of Mother's Day Card
Mother’s Day—May 14, 2023, in case you aren't already aware—is quickly approaching, and finding the right words to express gratitude to the maternal figure in your life can feel overwhelming. You turn to her for extra support when you feel too scared to push yourself toward a new opportunity, and she's your shoulder to lean on when times get tough. So many of a mom's actions feel priceless that they can leave you speechless and stunned.
At House Beautiful, we've curated a list of thoughtful phrases to help guide you on what to write in your Mother's Day card. While these are a great place to start, be sure to add your personal touch to the message. Incorporating a precious memory or cheerful anecdote of something just between you and your mom is such an important way to share your feelings on this special day. And don’t forget to send her flowers or a thoughtful gift to show how much you care.
Mother's Day Messages of Admiration
Right from the start, you supported me in everything. Thank you for being there with just the love I needed.
Now that I’m grown, I don’t just feel gratitude for you—I admire you.
Raising me took a lot of patience. Thanks for hanging in there with me!
Mama, you sacrificed so I could rise. I want you to know I see that.
With love from the luckiest [son/daughter/child/kid] in the world.
Thanks for making home the happiest place to be.
Mom, you’re the glue that holds us together.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mama. Every day I’m thankful you’re mine.
You’re my mom. You’re my friend. You’re everything to me.
There is no role in life that is more essential than yours. Thank you.
We’re thinking of you with lots of love today!
Sentimental Mother's Day Wishes
Wishing you all the love and happiness you so deserve. I hope you have a very happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to the best mom ever. I love you to the moon and back again!
To the best mom in the world, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for being the chief cook, counselor, taxi driver, cheerleader, and best all-around mom in the world.
Happy Mother’s Day to the person who taught me how to say "please" and "thank you." Because of you, I learned how to be humble and grateful.
We may not always see everything eye to eye, but I want you to know that whatever differences we may have, it’ll never change how much I love you.
A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go.
Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love have guided me and given me wings to fly.
Mom, you must have been hand-picked to be the right mom for me. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for you.
There is just one person in this world who inspires me, protects me, loves me, and cares for me without any conditions. To that one person, I wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day.
You have given me hope when I witnessed any failure. You have given me love and care when I felt dejected. Thank you and wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day mom.
Hilarious Mother's Day Phrases
Mom, I love you even though I’ll never accept your friend request.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! (And while I have you, quick apologies for ages 13 to 21.)
Although I can't fold a fitted sheet, I think I turned out all right.
May your to-do list be empty and your wine glass full.
Nothing is really lost until your mom can't find it.
I hope Mother's Day is more pleasant than labor was.
Mom turned upside down spells WOW!
Mom is an unpaid therapist with a built-in lie detector (approach with caution!).
Mom, you taught me everything, even logic: “Because I say so, and that’s it."
One day a year to recognize a job that gets zero vacation days? Get in the car, Mom…we’re unionizing.
I’m so grateful for your love—and the fact that you have never shared my bath-time pictures on social media.
This Mother’s Day, I’d like to propose a deal: I promise to visit more often if you promise to stop referring to the dog as my brother. Agreed?
Mom, I love you loads! Speaking of loads…would you mind doing my laundry?
Sorry about all your other children. At least you have me! Love, Your Favorite.
Thanks for the WOMB and board all those years ago!
Inspiring Mother's Day Quotes
"Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mother." Unknown
"Moms are patient gardeners who plant the seeds of love in their children, then watch them bloom." —Unknown
“You can be a good mom and still work out, get your rest, have a career—or not. My mother encouraged me to find that balance.” —Michelle Obama
“My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim. Never make excuses. Never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can provide for myself.” —Beyoncé
"The only thing that matters is happiness. That's the only healthy relationship between a parent and a child. That's the only thing that can raise a child truly, is love." —Rhianna
“I would say that my mother is the single biggest role model in my life, but that term doesn’t seem to encompass enough when I use it about her. She was the love of my life.” —Mindy Kaling
“I think motherhood is just so humbling. You realize how ill-prepared we all are, how little we know." —Drew Barrymore
I really saw clearly, and for the first time, why a mother is really important. Not just because she feeds and also loves and cuddles and even mollycoddles a child, but because in an interesting and maybe an eerie and unworldly way, she stands in the gap. She stands between the unknown and the known.”—Maya Angelou
“One hundred percent my mother, who would always say, “If you want something done, do it yourself.” She must have said that 100 times to me – as a child, as a young woman, yesterday on the phone.” —Reese Witherspoon
"My Mother is a Walking Miracle." —Leonardo DiCaprio
Mother’s Day Messages to Daughter or Daughter-In-Law
Happy Mother's Day to the beautiful mother of my grandchildren.
Happy Mother's Day to the woman who made me a Grandma. Thank you for the greatest gifts in the world.
From one mom to another! Dear daughter, I hope you have a wonderful day.
We may be vastly different, but when it comes to family, we see eye to eye. Happy Mother's Day.
The only thing better than having you as a daughter is my grandchildren having you as a mommy.
Mother’s Day Messages from Son or Son-In-Law
Happy Mother's Day to the woman who raised me into the man I am today.
"Men are what their mothers made them." —Ralph Waldo Emmerson
Mom, from feeding and clothing me to loving me in the tough times to helping me succeed in my goals—I owe it all to you.
I’m so proud to be your son. Happy Mother’s Day.
Thanks for always being my number-one fan. Happy Mother's Day.
Give Grandma Her Flowers, Mother's Day Messages
"My mother is an incredible example of how to fight through obstacles in life. I'm sure her mother taught her that and that's how I'm going to be." —Rhianna
Dear Grandma, You always know how to lift me up with just a smile. That’s why I love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day!
Grandma, you are a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. A warm, comforting hug when it’s cold outside. You are the most selfless, caring person in my life, and I wish you all the love in the world. Happy Mother’s Day!
Your life is an example of true love and sincere kindness. Happy Mother’s Day, Grandmom!
What’s a four-letter word for funny, sweet, silly, huggable, wonderful, and mine? NANA! Happy Mother’s Day, Nana!
I'm thankful to have you as a role model. You have created a legacy that I plan to continue even with my grandchildren.
Having a great mom is as sweet as a piece of cake. Having a grandma like you is as sweet as the icing on the cake.
You listen, support, and encourage me. What else could I ever want or need from a grandmother?
You don’t just give love, you are love. And we love you so much, too.
You’ve always spoiled me rotten, and I’ve loved every second of it.
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