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Whether intended for use on a card, in a text, or as a declaration on social media, Mother's Day messages can be a tricky business. There's a lot of pressure involved—after all, your mom is not only the heart and soul of your family, she's one of the very most important people in your life. That's why, along with celebrating her on the second Sunday in May with homemade gifts, Mom-themed movie viewing, or even a special cocktail, you're definitely going to want to go the extra mile and jot down a few well-chosen sentences telling her how much she means to you. To help get those creative juices flowing, we've put together the following list of Mom's Day messages sure to inspire your inner wordsmith.
Do you have a mama who loves to laugh? We have plenty of cheeky, comical messages, along with sweet sentiments sure to bring a tear to her eye if she's the tenderhearted type. We've also included inspirational quotes, complimentary tidings, pretty poems and moving Bible verses about mothers. Then, after you've added a few thoughts of your own to these suggestions (perhaps around a cherished memory of your mom, or something you're particularly grateful to her for), check out our list of thoughtful and fun Mother's Day activities and plan something you two can do together.
Funny Mother's Day Messages
- Thanks for being the best Mom ever! I wouldn't be here without you—literally!
- Why can't you buy a mom at a Mother's Day sale? Because moms are priceless.
- I'm so grateful you never put me up for adoption, though I'm sure there were times you were seriously tempted! Happy Mother's Day!
- Happy Mom's Day to my best friend, biggest influence and cheapest therapist.
- Happy Mother's Day from your favorite child.
- Roses are red, violets are blue. There’s no other mother near as wonderful as you!
- It's not easy being a mom. If it was, Dad would do it.
- I love you Mom, but I'm never accepting your friend request.
- Mother (n). One person who does the work of 30. For free. See also: Wonder Woman.
- I was searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for you, but then I realized you already have me.
- Hope you like your gift! If not, I'll keep it for myself.
- Happy Mother's Day, even though we all know the dog is your favorite.
Touching Mother's Day Messages
- I'm not only grateful today but every single day that you're my Mom.
- You're not only the best mother, you're my best friend.
- The greatest compliment anyone can give me is to say that I'm just like you.
- Happy Mother's Day from the world's luckiest daughter.
- Let today be a reminder of just how wonderful you are, and how loved.
- Happy Mother's Day to the woman I admire most in the world.
- From drying my tears to celebrating my triumphs, you have always been there for me. Thank you, Mom.
- Best Mother's Day wishes to the best mom!
- I wish more than anything we could be together on this Mother's Day, but know that I'm holding you in my heart, Mom.
- I appreciate you even more now that I'm a mom.
- Thank you for everything you do for me and your grandchildren.
Inspirational Mother's Day Quotes
- “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”—Robert Browning
- “I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom
- “A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”—Victor Hugo
- "If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" —Milton Berle
- “My Mother: She is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.” —Jodi Picoult
- “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” —William Makepeace Thackeray
- “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln
- “A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's.” —Princess Diana
- “A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” ―Washington Irving
- “We are born of love; love is our mother.” —Rumi
Complimentary Mother's Day Messages
- Your kindness, love and strength are an inspiration to me every day, Mom.
- Moms are like glue—they hold everything together.
- Thank you for teaching me how to be a good woman, mom, and human through your example. Happy Mother's Day!
- Of all the moms in the world, how did I luck out to get you as mine?
- Mom, if I'm even half the mother to my kids that you are to me, then I know I'm doing a great job.
- I am the person I am today because of your guidance, Mom. I love you.
- Happy Mom's Day to the personification of love, patience and dedication.
- Everyone is always talking about the G.O.A.T. these days, but there's no doubt you're the greatest Mom of all time!
- I hope your special day is as wonderful as you are, Mom.
- You gave me the best childhood and continue to brighten my days just by being you. Thank you for year after year of endless support and love.
Mother's Day Bible Verses
- Proverbs 31:25-28: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
- Proverbs 1:8-9: Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction; don’t neglect your mother’s teaching; for they are a graceful wreath on your head, and beads for your neck.
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7: And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
- 1 Peter 3:4: You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
- Isaiah 66:13: As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.
- Proverbs 31:25: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
