Here s What to Write in a Mother s Day Card to Best Describe Your Love for Mom

Go funny or heartfelt with these customizable messages and wishes.

Here’s What to Write in a Mother’s Day Card for a Sweet Message

All holidays are important, but Mother’s Day is extra special. The day dedicated to all the mamas out there is really just one of many reasons to honor the one who makes endless sacrifices for you. And no one knows this better than Ree Drummond’s kids. The crew of five knows just how loved they are by their mom, and that’s clear by all the pranks they pull on her in return! 😂 But really, we’re sure when Mother’s Day comes around—they give her their share of Mother’s Day gifts after treating her to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch. And if you find yourself looking for ways to celebrate your mom, too—you might be thinking of what to write in that Mother’s Day card! They just make for such personal and sweet Mother’s Day gifts.

Ahead, we’re sharing tips on what to write in a Mother’s Day card to make it as memorable as possible. Maybe you’d like to stick with something sentimental, in which case the inspirational Mother’s Day quotes and appreciative messages we’ve curated here will help enormously. Or maybe you’d prefer to sum up your feelings with a bit more humor. Well, we’ve got you covered on that front, too. (Mom jokes for the win!)

So grab a pen and a cute card, and prepare to be inspired. (And while you’re at it, maybe throw in a flower delivery or Mother’s Day cupcakes? Could be nice. Just saying.)

General Wishes to Write in a Mother’s Day Card

• 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.
• Hoping you get lots of sleep and even more love this Mother’s Day!
• Have a blessed day, to the woman who has given me a blessed life.
• Wishing you the very best day ever, Mom. You deserve it!
• Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! I hope you spend today relaxing, eating all of your favorite foods, and feeling very loved.
• Thank you for being there every single day. I’m so glad you’re my mom.
• You’re the glue that holds our family together, and I’m so thankful for you.
• Have the happiest day, Mom, and don’t forget how much we love you!
• Here’s to a Mother’s Day that’s as wonderful as you. Thank you for everything, Mom.
• Your smile brightens each day and makes it better than the last. Here’s to you!
• I always feel so lucky to have you as my mom and appreciate everything you do for me.
• It’s my time to tell you how fortunate I am to be blessed with a mother like you. I wish you a happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
• Flowers are not enough to express how special you are to me, but I hope they bring some brightness to your day, anyway.
• Mom, thank you for being my anchor in this stormy sea of life. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
• Thank you for being a source of strength, guidance, happiness, and inspiration to our family every day.
• I feel so proud to have you as my mother. Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Messages from Daughter or Daughter-in-Law

• Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. Thanks for taking a risk on me.
• I’d rather have no other female role model in my life. I love you!
• Beyond glad the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I feel so lucky!
• I’m so, so proud to be your daughter/daughter-in-law. Thanks for everything you do for our family!
• Happy Mother’s Day to the best role model out there.
• You really have been like a mother to me, and for that, I’m so thankful. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Today and every day, I see you, I appreciate you, and I love you!
• Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who raised me into the strong, independent woman I am today. Thank you.
• Thank you for laughing with me in the best of times and sticking beside me through the worst of times. What would I do without you?
• Now that I’m grown up, I am in awe of everything you’ve done for me and I admire you all the more. I love you, Mom!

Mother’s Day Messages from Son or Son-in-Law

• You’re the best mom/mother-in-law a guy could ask for!
• Thanks for teaching me what a great mom really means.
• Happy Mother’s Day from the luckiest son out there!
• To the woman who raised me to be the man I am today: Thank you, and Happy Mother’s Day!
• I’m so lucky to have a mom like you. Have a beautiful day today!
• Enjoy today, Mom! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
• Happy Mother’s Day to my very own superhero and the #1 problem-solver in my life. Have a great day!
• You gave me the gift of life so my gifts to you pale in comparison. You deserve it all. Happy Mother’s Day!

Funny Mother’s Day Messages

• Mom, thank you for your infinite patience because we all know I didn’t deserve it.
• I love that we have the perfect parent-child relationship. You’re perfect, and I’m your child!
• Mom, you really are one of my favorite parents. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thanks for putting up with me, Mom.
• Happy Mother’s Day to the cheapest therapist I know!
• Just for the record, I love you more than [insert sibling’s name here] does.
• Happy Mother’s Day! Love, your favorite child.
• I got all my best qualities from you, Mom! Isn’t it lucky you had more than enough for both of us?
• I’m glad that you’re my mother because I’m not sure anyone else could have dealt with me this long!
• Here’s to you for being chief cook, counselor, taxi-driver, cheerleader, and best all-around mom in the world.
• Mom, on this Mother’s Day I want to apologize for everything I did growing up. Thank you for putting up with me!
• You did a great job never letting the other kids know I was always your favorite!
• It’s no coincidence that “MOM” upside down is “WOW!”
• Sorry if I drive you crazy. I only do it because I love you! You’re the best, momma!
• Happy Mother’s Day! We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you—literally.

Inspirational Quotes to Use for Mother’s Day

• “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
• “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust
• “My mother is a walking miracle.” —Leonardo DiCaprio
• “A mother’s love liberates.” —Maya Angelou
• “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” —Hermann Hesse
• “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln
• “When someone asks you where you come from, the answer is your mother.” —Anna Quindlen
• “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
• “Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face. A mother’s yearning feels the presence of the cherished child even in the degraded man. Mighty is the force of motherhood!” —George Eliot
• “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” —Stevie Wonder
• “When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” —Mitch Albom
• “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” —Rudyard Kipling

Mother’s Day Messages For Your Grandma

• You are the heart and soul of our family. Love you, Grammy!
• Gran, your strength is the foundation we all stand on.
• You’ll always have your own special place in my heart, Nana.
• For dearest grandma, happy Mother’s Day wishes for you.
• You’re the best listener, the best cook, the best friend…basically, the best grandma I could ask for.
• I fold my hands and pray for your health and happiness because you are the most precious person in my life.
• Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to someone who has been an inseparable part of my growing up.
• You’ve always spoiled me rotten, and I’ve loved every second of it.
• Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to the grandmother-in-law who is so full of love and life.
• I could sure use a grandma hug right now.
• You’ve built such a beautiful family, Grandma. We all love you and rely on you! I hope you have a special day.
• How did we get so lucky to get a mom AND grandma as amazing as you? Happy Mother’s Day to the best.
• There’s no one else in this world I’d rather have love and spoil me. Thank you for everything, Grandma!

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

Here’s What to Write in a Mother’s Day Card to Best Describe Your Love for Mom

Go funny or heartfelt with these customizable messages and wishes.

By Amanda Garrity Updated: May 12, 2023

Once you’ve picked the perfect Mother’s Day card — and no judgement on whether you go for handmade or store-bought — for your mom, grandma or any other special lady in your life, it’s time to come up with the perfect words to describe just how much she means to you. That can be tough, especially if you’ve got a mom whose love and support has meant more than anything. If you’re struggling to find a sentiment that best sums up your feelings, we can help. Start with these easy, inspiring messages to at least get your gears turning, them personalize them from there. Tailor these well wishes to the woman you’re celebrating: Opt for something funny if she really goes for a good belly laugh or stick with something sweet and heartwarming if words of affirmation are her love language.

Consider this guide on what to write in a Mother’s Day card the ultimate starting point, and then draw on your own personal experiences, special memories and heartfelt feelings to craft a unique message fit for the woman of the hour. And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to pair your love note with a Mother’s Day gift or order a bouquet of flowers to really make her feel appreciated.

Mother’s Day Wishes

• Wishing you the very best day ever. You deserve it.
• Wishing you a day that’s full of relaxation, love and your favorite dessert.
• I wish you the happiest of Mother’s Day. Love, your favorite child.
• Wishing you a Mother’s Day that’s as wonderful as you.
• Wishing you a day as special as you are. Happy Mother’s Day.
• Wishing you all the love and happiness you so deserve. I hope you have a very happy Mother’s Day!
• Wishing you a Mother’s Day as fabulous as you!

Mother’s Day Messages of Appreciation

• Out of all the moms in the world, I’m so glad that you’re mine.
• Thank you for being there every day with exactly what I needed.
• Now that I’m older, I don’t just feel gratitude for you—but admiration. I only hope to be a mother as great as you one day.
• Thank you for raising me in a time before you could post embarrassing pictures of me on social media.
• Words can’t begin to describe how much you mean to me. I’m so lucky to be your child.
• To my mom, my friend, my angel. Happy Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Messages of Praise

• Mom, you’re the glue that holds our family together.
• You made our house the happiest place to be. Thank you.
• Happy Mother’s Day to my greatest teacher, best friend and cheapest therapist!
• I look at our family, and I am so thankful — you made that happen.
• There’s simply no one like you.
• I’m who I am today because of you, Mom.
• Thank you for taking care of us, even when it wasn’t easy.

Mother’s Day Messages from Daughter or Daughter-in-Law

• I’m so proud to be your daughter.
• Happy Mother’s Day to the best role model I could ever have asked for!
• All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to you.
• Happy Mother’s Day to someone who is truly like a mother to me.
• Words cannot express the unconditional love I have for you.
• I would be lost without your guidance and grace.
• Home is wherever you are, Mom.
• The best compliment anyone can give me is to say that I’m just like you.

Mother’s Day Messages from Son or Son-in-Law

• Happy Mother’s Day from the World’s Luckiest Son.
• Happy Mother’s day to the woman who raised me into the man I am today.
• Happy Mother’s Day to my “other mother.” I am so lucky to have two great moms.
• Happy Mother’s Day, thank you for everything you do for me and my family.

Funny Mother’s Day Messages

• Mom, you’re one of my favorite parents.
• Thanks for putting up with me, mom. I know you like a challenge.
• I love you more than (insert sibling’s name here) does.
• Congrats, you did a great job raising me to be awesome!
• You are a total natural at being the world’s best mom!
• Don’t you think it’s funny that you’re still my mother? You deserve to have been promoted by now!

Inspirational Quotes to Use for Mother’s Day

• “Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.” — Unknown
• “All I am I owe to my mother.” — George Washington
• “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Hermann Hesse
• “Moms are like buttons — they hold everything together.” — Unknown
• “My mom taught me a woman’s mind should be the most beautiful part of her.” — Sonya Teclai

Mother’s Day Messages for Grandma

• Happy Mother’s Day to our family’s matriarch!
• “A garden of love grows in a grandmother’s heart.” — Unknown
• Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend, my grandmother.
• You give the best hugs, cook the best meals and have the best grandchild. Happy Mother’s Day.
• “A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.” — Unknown
• Thanks for spoiling me all these years. Now it’s your turn! Happy Mother’s Day.
• Happy Mother’s Day to my second mom.