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96 Really Lovely Messages To Write in a Mother's Day Card | Wishes for Mum, Stepmum and Grandma

Most importantly... when is Mother's Day?


In 2023, Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday 19th March in the UK, Sunday 14th May in the USA or Australia and Wednesday 10th May in Mexico.


*for a more in-depth explanation as to why they're celebrated on different dates across the globe... read this article here.

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A special time to celebrate motherhood in all its glory; mums, grandmothers, stepmums, adoptive mums, expectant mums and all the other fabulous variations. But, if there's a fitting title for all of them, it would be... 'superwoman'.


Perhaps it's their first Mother's Day as a new mum (how lovely!). Perhaps you're sadly unable to see your mum in person this year due to travel restrictions and you want to let her know just how much she means to you.


Whether it's for mum, mummy, mom, mam, or mama. From son or daughter. Here you'll find lots of meaningful and funny messages to make her smile. Raise a glass to the strong women who've raised us!


So, read on and we'll inspire you. All you need to do is simply put pen to paper (well, 'card' to be exact)...


 

Short & Sweet Messages for Mum


  • Happy Mother's Day to you!

  • Mum, you're my biggest inspiration

  • Cheers to the best mum in the whole wide world

  • Thanks for everything, Mum

  • Just a little note to say how loved you are

  • Quite simply; you're utterly amazing

  • I'm so proud to be your son/daughter

  • I'd be lost without you!

  • Thank you for always giving me the best in life

  • You mean so much to me

  • Family is not an important thing; it is everything

  • Thank you for all of your love, support and guidance

  • Mum, it's your turn to be spoilt today

  • You're not just a mum, you're my best friend

  • I hope your day is as special as you are

  • Thank you for always being there

  • You're never too old to need your mum

  • Relax and put your feet up. You deserve it!


Scroll down for even more messages & quotes to use - including messages from the bump, well wishes for the most amazing grandmas and funny messages for dog mums.


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Funny Messages to make her laugh


  • Anything I don't want my mother to know, I don't even think of if she's in the room

  • The older I get, it's scary how much I'm turning into my mother

  • A mum is someone who comments on all of your Facebook/Instagram photos

  • You're in for a treat. Today you get to enjoy a homecooked dinner made with random foods from the freezer.

  • Now's probably a good time to apologise to you for my teenage years

  • I hope this Mother's Day is as fun as you were before you had kids

  • A mum is someone who believes that putting the kettle on solves 99% of problems

  • I just want you to know that you're one of my favourite parents

  • Mum, even though I love you, I'll never accept your friend request

  • Mother; one person who does the work of twenty for free

  • Mum, just so you know... without me, this day would just be an ordinary Sunday

  • Thank you for not telling my siblings that I'm your favourite child


motherhood Quotes & Sayings


  • When you look at your mum, you're looking at the purest love you'll ever know

  • Mother is a verb, not a noun

  • Mum's hold their children's hands for a short while but their hearts forever

  • A mum is someone who, upon seeing that there are only 4 slices of cake for 5 people, declares that she never did care for cake

  • Being a mum means that your heart is no longer yours; it wanders wherever your children do

  • A mum's hug lasts long after she lets go

  • A mum is endowed with a love that is unlike any other love on the face of the Earth

  • There's no role in life more essential than motherhood

  • If I grow up to be half the person my mum is, I will consider my life a success

  • A mother is your first friend and your forever friend


Want to write something a bit more personal? You could always share a very happy memory or express your gratitude for a specific occasion that Mum helped you out.

*maybe not just for Mother's Day but also for her birthday, too

lovely Messages for GRANDmas


  • Sending lots of love on Mother's Day to the most special grandmother in the world

  • Happy Mother's Day Nan from your I.T. support team

  • Grandmothers are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love

  • A grandma is someone with silver hair and a heart of gold

  • Grandmothers are parents with lots of frosting

  • Thank you for never running out of hugs or biscuits

  • When granny enters the door, discipline flies out the window!

  • Nana, you will always have a special place in my heart

  • My life is full of wonderful memories with you - here's to many more!

  • I'm lucky as can be because I have a grandma like you

  • Wishing you a marvellous Mother's Day, Grandma!


thoughtful Messages for STEPmums

Many of these messages can also be adapted to work for adoptive parents and foster parents, too.

  • Stepmums are awesome because their love is a choice

  • I'm so lucky to have you in my life

  • Happy Mother's Day from the kid you inherited

  • You're not a regular stepmum, you're a cool stepmum.

  • Thanks for always treating me like your own

  • Family isn't defined by last names or blood; it's defined by commitment and love

  • A good stepparent can literally turn the life of a child around

  • Biology is the least of what makes someone a mum

  • I don't have a stepmum, I have a mum who I happened to meet at the age of (add age here)

  • A good stepmum knows that some days she's the stagehand, some days she's the leading lady and some days she's the audience... and she plays each role with style and grace. Today you're the leading lady!

  • Anyone can become a mother but it takes someone special to be a stepmum


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cute Messages FROM THE BUMP

  • Happy Mother's Day, Mummy. Love and kicks from your little bean.

  • Looking forward to keeping you up all night soon

  • I know we haven't met yet but I love you so much already

  • Next Mother's Day, I'll be snuggled in your arms

  • I may not be born yet but I can already tell that you're going to be the best mum on the planet

  • Mummy, thanks for helping me grow!

  • Happy Mother's Day from the bump... P.S. Sorry for all the morning sickness!


for your wife on mother's day

  • Thank you for everything that you do for our little family

  • Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful wife. You mean more to us than you'll ever know.

  • You've given our children someone to look up to. Thanks for being an amazing mum.

  • Happy Mother's Day to my friend, my love and the best mum in the world

  • You're a phenomenal woman and an incredible mother

  • I couldn't be more proud of the mum you've become

  • I'm so glad that we've created this amazing life together

  • The only thing better than having you as my wife is our children having you as their mum

  • Seeing you be the most wonderful mother to our children only makes me love you more


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FUN Messages for dog mums

  • Some people don't understand the love you have for your dog. But that's okay - your dog does.

  • Life goals; stay-at-home dog mum

  • Happy Mother's Day to the self-confessed crazy dog mum

  • (Dog's Name) says that you're the best dog mum in the world

  • Life would be ruff without you

  • Here's to the best mum a pup could ever wish for

  • Paws down! You're the best dog mum ever.

  • Thanks for all the belly rubs and treats


when You're unable to see your mum


  • Sorry I can't be with you on Mother's Day but know that I love you very much

  • Mother and child are never apart - maybe in distance but never in heart

  • Mum - looking up at the night sky and seeing the stars we share makes me feel close to you

  • No matter where I am - I know that my lovely mum is beside me

  • Thinking of you not just on Mother's Day but every day - I miss you so much

  • The one thing I dislike about living overseas is that I'm so far away from you

  • If someone truly loves you... distance is never a problem

  • Hey Mum! Can't wait to have a virtual Mother's Day celebration with you on Zoom

  • Enjoy your special day. I'm so excited to visit you soon.

  • Really wish I could give you a great big squeeze but, for now, here's a paper hug instead.


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If you're still unsure, we've done all the work for you with our wonderfully wordy greeting cards packed full of meaningful quotes about motherhood. Available for Mums, Stepmums and Grandmothers.


Mother's Day greeting card with a paragraph of quotes about motherhood and the word 'mum' highlighted in red.

Whatever you may choose to write, we've got a great selection of Mother's Day cards here in all sorts of styles to sort all sorts of tastes.

 

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