Best wishes for mothers day

Best Happy Mothers Day Wishes, Quotes, Images Collection

Find the perfect words to wish your Mom a very happy Mothers day and thank her for all she's done for you with these lovely Mothers day wishes, funny and inspiring quotes, poems, and beautiful images.

Whether you're writing a greeting card, facebook post, or sms to your Mom (or wife, sister, or daughter!), we've got plenty of message inspiration so you can truly celebrate your mom and thank her for supporting you through life.

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Last updated: February 25, 2019.

History of Mother's Day

Mother's day is a special day to honor your mother and celebrate the role of mothers in society. The modern holiday was first created and celebrated in the United States in 1908 at the initiative of Ann Reeves Jarvis. However, many traditional celebrations of mothers and motherhood have existed for thousands of years and some date back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.

When is Mother's day 2019?

Mother's day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and many other countries. This year it falls on May 12th, 2019.

In the United Kingdom "Mothering Sunday" is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year it falls on March 31st, 2019.

You can find out more information about the history of Mother's day and when it is celebrated around the world here.

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Short & Sweet Happy Mothers Day Messages

Sometimes the best way to express your feelings is to keep the sentiment simple. Use these Mothers Day wishes as inspiration for how to tell your mom how much she means to you.

Thank you for always being there, Mom. Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve. I hope you have a very happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Thank you for looking after us so well, I know it's not always easy! We love you!

Thanks for giving me the best things in life: Your love, your care, and your cooking. Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's day to the best mom ever. I love you to the moon and back again!

Mom.... You're the best! Thanks for all you do. Happy Mother's Day!

To the most amazing mom in the entire universe... you! Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for being so awesome!

To the best mom in the world, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for being chief cook, counsellor, taxi-driver, cheerleader, and best all-round mom in the world.

May your Mother's Day be filled with as much happiness as you brought to my childhood.

May all the love you gave to us come back to you a hundredfold on this special day!

Because of you, I am me. Happy Mothers Day!

Wishing you a fabulous Mother's day! You're the best mom I could have asked for.

Wishing you a very special Mothers Day. Thank you for always being there for me!

Happy Mothers Day to the greatest mom! We don't say it enough, but we really appreciate all that you do for us every day. You are truly the glue that holds our family together!

Happy Mother's Day to the best mom in the world! I love you!

Happy Mothers Day to you Mom, and thank you for everything you do for our family. We'd be so lost without you. You're the best!

Happy Mother's Day to one *super* mommy - we are so lucky to have you! Thanks for all you do!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I feel so blessed to have you as my mom. Thanks for always believing in me and doing so much for me. I love you!

Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing mommy. Thanks for all the diaper changes, meal times (even when I throw my food on the floor), and endless outfit changes. You really are amazing!

Mommy, thank you for looking after us so well and making every day so much fun. Have a very happy mother's day!

We love you Mom! Thanks for all you do for our family. We hope you have a lovely Mother's Day.

We hope you have an amazing Mother's Day, Mom, and that you feel truly appreciated on your special day.

Have a great Mother's Day Mom! Thanks for being such a super mom, you really keep our family together. We love you!

To the best mom in the world, happy Mother's Day. Have a great day!

Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you! Happy Mother's Day to the sweetest mother in the world, we love you!

Happy Mother's Day to the best mom in the universe!

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Funny Happy Mothers Day Wishes

Brighten your mom's day by choosing one of these funny happy mother's day messages to write in her card!

I'm so lucky to have you as my mother... I'm sure no one else would have put up with me this long. Happy Mothers Day!

Only a mother as perfect as you... could have a (daughter/son) as perfect as me. Happy Mother's Day!

Mom, I got all my best qualities from you. Aren't we lucky that you had enough for both of us?

Happy Mother's day to a woman who deserves a medal... for putting up with me all these years!

Mom, I know it's hard for you on Mother's Day... to hide the fact that I'm your *favorite* child. Happy Mother's Day!

Mom, thanks for putting up with a spoiled, ungrateful, messy, bratty child like my sibling. Happy Mothers Day!
(Haha I love this one - I saw it on a funny mug on amazon)

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Love, your *favorite* child.

Mom, thank you so much for everything you've done for me. Don't worry about [brother's name], I know he isn't your fault, he must be adopted.

Thanks for letting me be a parasite in your body for 9 months... followed by another 18 years as a parasite outside your body.

Don't you think it's funny that you're still my mother? You deserve to have been promoted by now!

You're a very special mom so I'd like to give you a very special gift. You can have either a hug or a million dollars, whichever you prefer.
**BIG HUG!**
Do I know you well, or what!?

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Mother's Day Quotes for Cards

Sweet quotes about mothers that express just how wonderful moms are and how we can't do without them!

"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible"
~ Marion C. Garretty

"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie"
~ Tenneva Jordan

"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers"
~ Jewish proverb

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."
~ Anon

"Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together"
~ Susan Gale

"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 has guided me and gave me wings to fly."
~ Sarah Malin

Looking for more quotes? Take a look at our full collection of Mothers Day Quotes and Mother Daughter Quotes.

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Funny Mothers Day Quotes

These happy Mothers Day quotes are hilarious, and really capture the essence of motherhood. They're perfect for putting into a greeting card and giving everyone a bit of a laugh.

"Insanity is hereditary - you get it from your children!"
-Sam Levenson

"If evolution really works, how come Mothers only have two hands?"
-Milton Berle

"It is never easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it."
-Anon

"I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids."
-Anon

"Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners."
-Anon

"Working mothers are guinea pigs in a scientific experiment to show that sleep is not necessary to human life."
-Anon

"The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents."
-John J. Plomp

"Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age."
-William Feather

"My mother told me a million times not to exaggerate."
-Anon

"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."
-Calvin Trillin

"My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it."
-Buddy Hackett

"There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it."
-Chinese Proverb

"Mothers of teens know why some animals eat their young."
-Anon

"I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them."
-Phyllis Diller

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall, I am my mother after all!"
-Anon

"Humans are the only animals that have children on purpose, with the exception of guppies, who like to eat theirs."
-P.J. O'Rourke

"When I was a boy, my mother wore a mood ring. When she was in a good mood it turned blue. In a bad mood, it left a big red mark on my forehead."
-Jeff Shaw

"Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, has instilled within each of us a powerful biological instinct to reproduce. This is her way of assuring that the human race, come what may, will never have any disposable income."
-Dave Barry

"When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen.
When they're finished, I climb out."
-Erma Bombeck

"If your kids are giving you a headache, follow the directions on the aspirin bottle, especially the part that says 'keep away from children'"
-Susan Savannah

"Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly."
-Ambrose Bierce

"I love to play hide and seek with my kid, but some days my goal is to find a hiding place where he can't find me until after high school."
-Anon

"Ma-ma does everything for the baby, who responds by saying Da-da first."
-Mignon McLaughlin

"A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after."
-Peter De Vries

"Children are a great comfort in your old age - and they help you reach it faster, too."
-Lionel

"Parenthood is the passing of a baton, followed by a lifelong disagreement as to who dropped it."
-Robert Brault

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Happy Mothers Day Poems

A collection of short poems that celebrate mothers and all that they do.

Take a look at our full collection of Mothers Day Poems here.

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Happy Mothers Day Image Quotes

A collection of image quotes and poems to wish your mom a happy mothers day! For more, check out our collection of over 75 Happy Mothers Day Images here.

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Happy Mother’s Day Wishes

Few roles in society are as essential, yet underappreciated as a mother. Being a mother is a non-stop, overworked and exhaustive life, though it can also be one of the most rewarding. Whether they are your wife, your daughter, a friend or your own mother, they contribute immensely to society and the future of humanity in so many ways. So, this Mother’s Day it is a great opportunity to wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day! For someone so important, it can often be hard to find the right words to put into a Mother’s Day card. But never fear! We’ve got you covered. We have the best collection of Mother’s Day greetings, quotes, wishes and images is intended to provide you with a wide assortment of choices to find the perfect words for her on this special day.

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Here you will find 1) a general selection of happy Mother’s Day wishes, 2) Mother’s Day messages from daughters, 3) Mother’s Day messages from sons, 4) funny Mother’s Day messages, 5) Mother’s Day wishes to all the moms out there and 6) greetings for a mom to be. Enjoy and have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

No matter how stereotypical it may sound, we owe our mother our own existence. Being the first person we face when we are born, mothers are imprinted on our heart and soul, and they usually are, of course, the ones that care of us the most. On this mother’s day take a moment to send your mother a unique lovable message that will remind her of how much you love her.

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Sweet and Sentimental Messages for Mother’s Day

• Dear Mother, I pray for you to have a healthy life so that you can not only live long enough to see me through as much of my life as possible, but so you can live happily enough to get the most out of your time. You have always made sure I was taken care of, nursed me through illnesses and stood by me on bad and good times. I love you and I will always care for you.
• I hope that I have made you proud of me, proud of my accomplishments and proud of the person I have become. You are responsible for the best parts of me and I pray I’ve done you justice through my character and behavior.
• Mother I hope you will let me join you in those things that you put off in order to devote so much of your life to raising me. I’ve been your child and you’ve been my confidante, my supporter, and my friend. Please let me now be your support in the same way you have been my support throughout my whole life.

I love you, mom!

• I hope you know how important you are in the world, not just as a mother, but as a woman who has always tried to do her best to be kind, generous, and loving. At the end of the day you are more than just a mother, although being a mother is certainly enough to garner respect and admiration. You are a human being, a strong woman, and one that I am lucky to know and proud to love and be loved by in return.
• Mother I wish you fun and prosperity! You prepared me so well for life, teaching me and raising me in a way that helped to ensure my success. You taught me the value of hard work and how to have important business taken care of before stopping to relax. I want you to take a break now and relax and let me show you how much I love you while you enjoy peace, calm and tranquility.

Happy Mother’s day!

• For as long as I can remember, you’ve made my dreams your priority. I now wish for all of your dreams to come true. Putting aside your own aspirations and goals in order to tend to mine, to make me into an achiever, a doer. You’ve done everything in your power to give me the tools and urge to succeed. You have taught me what it is to exist in this life, you’ve inspired me when I wanted to give up and held me when I needed a rest. It is your turn now to go after your goals, whatever they may be. I hope I can be half as much of a help to you in achieving your dreams as you have been to me.
• Last but not least I wish for you to feel the wonderful sense of being loved that you have made me feel throughout my entire existence. There has never been a moment in my life, no matter how dark, when I couldn’t think of you and feel the love you have for me buoying me up and carrying me through. Your love has carried me through so much, it’s lit my way through dark times and lifted me over hard times. Your confidence in me has inspired my own confidence in myself, and my desire to not let you down has transformed into pride of spirit and the ability to move myself on, no matter how difficult things might seem.
• So thank you, Mother, for all you have done and continue to do for me. I am who I am because of you, and I am so glad to have had you both as my Mother and my friend.

• From dress up to makeup your hand has guided my image, and now when I look in the mirror I am happy to see what others have said so often. That I am the spitting image of you. Warm wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day!
• The happiness I feel each day in my heart has been there from the very start. As I watch you care for our children and home, your exquisite loveliness has only grown. So, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, it makes me truly happy to put my love on display.
• My heart feels a depth of gratitude that only a hug can display. I wish that I could wrap my arms around you and make life’s irks go away. But, instead, I will say a happy prayer that we are here together to celebrate this Mother’s Day.

To the best mom in the whole wide world! Happy Mother’s day!

• As I stand in my own kitchen, all grown up, counting my blessings and naming them one by one, your name has come up, and I can’t help but to hear that song that you used to sing. Its happy melody always made you dance and sway, lets sing that song together as we celebrate this day. Warm wishes for many hugs and kisses throughout the day.
• I marvel in your beauty, even as a seasoned woman. You are still so very lovely with your sophisticated ways. Happiness is a blessing that shows upon your face, you inspire so many to become better. Our wish for you on this Mother’s Day is a continual stream of little hugs from those you touch each day.
• Mother, you are so important to me. When no one else could feed me, God provided you. When no one else could chide me, one look from you would do. When no one else could comfort me, your voice was there to soothe. So, as we celebrate your special day, I hope this token of appreciation will reveal my depth of love for you. Happy Mother’s Day.

• Life may not have been easy, but through your persevering spirit we have come to see better days. Your wisdom and character has guided this family. We are proud to be the descendants of such a great woman. Our wish is that God’s face will smile upon you in happiness today.
• I remember holding your hand. I remember you combing my hair. And my heart will never let me forget the happiness we’ve shared. So, because I can’t be there this Mother’s Day to open the door for you to walk through or pull the chair out for you to sit down, I am sending you my written love in hopes that happiness will abound. My warmest wishes for a joyous day.
• Your wisdom has guided me on the path to becoming a responsible adult. And I’m blessed that you’ve been here to guide me thus far. I wish you all the happiness that this day should bring, with warm wishes for big hugs and lots of kisses.

I am who I am because of you. I love you, mother.

• My heart is so happy and filled with gratitude, I am grateful to have been born by a woman like you. Grateful that God blessed us with life in this world, but I am most grateful for being able to spend this day honoring you. Happy Mother’s Day.
• To have a meaningful life and to live it well is what we all wish for. You’ve taught me that living it well begins with prayer. So, on this Mother’s Day morning, my prayer begins with thanking God for allowing me to spend this day with you. Creating new memories to carry us through those times when we need something more to hold on to.
• Thanks for being at my games, even though I was yet developing and success seemed so far away. Thanks for being my sounding board when friends and loved ones were my pain. Thanks for being there to guide me through. I wish you all the joy and happiness that your heart can stand. I love you.
• Your faith has paved the way to much happiness in my life. I have many wishes for you on this day, starting with many kisses on your beautiful face. Just wanting to make you happy on this blessed Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day!

• Today is no ordinary day, it is the day that I get to honor you as a mother. You have raised your kids, and now you are the safety net to your grandchildren. You are the buffer when home is tense or the cookie baker when life’s just too hard. You are now the Grandest of Mothers and I wish you great strength and much happiness.
• Since I’ve become a mom, I’ve learned a few things that I didn’t understand before. Like how difficult it is to juggle marriage, children, and work. You made it look so easy, but now I know that it wasn’t. I’m grateful for the way you raised me and now I have to give you flowers and big kisses filled with warm wishes for a great Mother’s day.

Happy Mother’s Day

• It was you who fixed that hole in my pants. It was you who paid for me to learn how to dance. It was your happy face that I longed to see, how proud you were of me. I wish you could see my face now, how happy it is, just knowing that by the time you read this I’ll be there by your side. I love you mom!
• I vowed to love you in sickness and in health. I vowed to provide for you and our family. But, it has been you who provided the happiness needed to make our house a home. My wish for you on this Mother’s Day is to enjoy all love that’s coming your way. My warmest wishes for a joyous day from your hubby!
• Mom, every time that I speak to God, I thank Him for blessing me with such a wonderful mother like you. You’re indeed my greatest gift from God, and I love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day.
• I shall forever praise and appreciate you for all you’ve done for me, Mom. May you always be blessed with good health and happiness.

Love you, mom. Happy Mother’s day!

• Dear Mom, my prayer for you is to always be happy, healthy and joyful because you’re such a wonderful person. You mean the whole world to me!

Cute Messages for Mother’s Day

• Dearest Mom, words can’t express how much you mean to me and how much this heart of mine loves you. No one can ever take your place in my heart and life. Happy Mother’s Day. And God bless you.
• Today being Mother’s Day, I want to use the opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the immeasurable care, support and love you have given me throughout my life. Thank you so very much, Mom. I wish you a fabulously Happy Mother’s Day. May you always have a smile on your beautiful face.

Happy Mother’s Day! You are the best.

• Mom, today is your day. And all I want to say to you is I Love You. Regardless of our differences and arguments, no one can ever take your place in my heart. I love you, Mom. And I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day.
• Mom, I can confidently say that without your love, guidance and support, I won’t be where I am today. I just want to use this special day to say a big thank you to you and tell you how much I appreciate your immeasurable sacrifices for me. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Mom, thank you for being my guiding force throughout my life. Thank you for shaping me into the person I have become today. Happy Mother’s Day, and thank you so much for all the priceless things you’ve done for me. I love you.
• Mom, I have loved you since the very day you brought me into this world, and I know you’ve loved me even before I came into this world. Today being Mother’s Day, I just want to let you know how blessed I feel to have a caring, loving and beautiful mother like you. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.

Happy Mother’s day. Love, hugs and kisses.

• Wishing my beautiful and loving mother an extremely happy Mother’s Day! Mom, may all the things that you dream of in life always find their way to you and fill your heart with pure happiness. I love you so much, Mom.
• In my darkest moments in life, when all seems lost, you’re always there to support and encourage me to never give up. Thank you, Mom, for playing such a wonderful role in my life. I love and cherish you so much, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day.

• Mom, if we were to write down all the sacrifices that you’ve made just to make us happy, a million books wouldn’t be enough to contain them. Thank you for all the sacrifices and love, Mom. May God keep showering your beautiful life with His amazing blessings. Happy Mother’s Day! You deserve to be happy all your life.

You are loved, mother! Happy Mother’s Day.

• They say nothing lasts forever, but I beg to differ because I know that the love I have for you, Mom, just like the love you have for me, will last until the end of time. Happy Mother’s Day, Ma. I wish you a long life filled with happiness and good health.
• My sweet Mother, on Mother’s Day, I want to thank you so much for always being there for me and giving me the courage to move on in life. I love you, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day.
• I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day, Mom. You’re not only my sweet Mom but you’re also my best friend. I thank God for gifting me a wonderful mother like you. God bless you, Mom.

Best mom in the whole world.

• On Mother’s Day, I want to thank you for giving me life and unconditional love. No one compares to you, Mom. Have a happy Mother’s Day.
• Mom, you’re a special gift to me from God, and I love you wholeheartedly. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Hugs and kisses.
• Mom, you’re the best Mother in the world, and I love you so much. Your unconditional love for me always takes my breath away. Happy Mother’s Day.

Mom! You’re the Best!

• Mom, since I was born, you’ve done over a billion wonderful things in my life, and there’s absolutely no way I could ever repay you for all the wonderful things you’ve done in my life. So on Mother’s Day, I just want to let you know how much I appreciate all your sacrifices. Thank you, Mom for everything you’ve done in my life. I love you, and do have a very happy Mother’s Day celebration.
• Today, we celebrate the amazing love and care you’ve shown us throughout our lives. Happy Mother’s Day. May you have a day full of beautiful happenings!

• Sending lots of love and hugs your way, Mom. All the things that I am and hope to become in life, I owe it all to you, my sweet Mother. May God richly bless you! Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day!

• Mom, you’re the best, and I love you with all of my heart and soul. May God always shower you with His amazing love and kindness. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, my sweet Mom.
• I want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing mother in the world. I’m so blessed to have you in my life, Mom. Thank you for all the love you have shown me since I was a baby. I love you so much, Mom. May God bless you and give all your heart’s desires.
• Mom, I so wish I could spend the whole day with you on Mother’s Day, but unfortunately I can’t. But despite the long distance between us, you’re always on my mind and in my heart. I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day. May God fill your heart and soul with gladness. I love you.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for always being there for me.

• Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful Mom, who sacrificed so many precious things in her life just to put a smile on my face. I love you more than I can ever say in words.
• Happy Mother’s Day, dear Mom. Thank you for believing in my dreams and turning me into the person I’ve become today. You’re utterly irreplaceable. God bless you, Mom.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Wrap-up

Mother’s day is that day through the year that we must all take a moment and celebrate all of the wonderful things our mothers do for us, from the cradle to the grave, things that often go unnoticed. Our moms are the ones who care for us and nurture us when we’re too small to nurture ourselves. Our moms worry over us when we’re too young and immature to worry for our safety, and they constantly console us through all of those little or big trials of life.

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