While we should be thankful for our mothers every day, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to show them how much we love and appreciate them. Whether the mom you want to honor is yours or someone else's, a new mom or grandmother, a mom who appreciates a good joke, or the mom of a fur baby, wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day this year!
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right words to express gratitude. why fight Someone must have already said exactly what you mean. We have selected a list of 125 Mother's Day phrases for all types of mothers and are sure you will find the perfect phrase for the woman you wish to honor. All you have to do is add a personal touch.
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Ahandwritten note, your favorite chocolate or even a luxurious bouquetFlowers for Mother's DayThey're all ways to show your appreciation and make sure the mom you're thinking of has a great day!
If you've been trying to text mom a sweet message but are struggling to find the right words to express your feelings, take a look below. There are quotes from comedians, celebrities, religious luminaries, beloved poets, novelists, and pretty much everything in between. Find the quote that speaks to your heart and pair it with a thoughtful gift like chocolate covered strawberries or one of your favorite flowering plants.
Whether you're showing your mom your love and appreciation by hosting her a celebratory meal or sending her a vase of colorful flowers, she's sure to appreciate one of these heartwarming Mother's Day quotes.
short sayings for mother's day
Sometimes it's best to keep it short and sweet. Each of these quotes are short enough to fit in a text message or an Instagram caption!
"Sooner or later we all quote our mothers." – Bern Williams
"A mother's love outlasts all of that." —Washington Irving
"Life doesn't come with a manual. He comes with a mother. - Unknown
"Life began to wake up and love my mother's face." - George Elliot
“Mothers are like buttons. They hold everything together." -Unknown

"Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind." – Kahil Gibran
"Mothers hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown
"If love is sweet like a flower, then my mother is the sweet flower of love." -Stevie Wonder
"Motherhood: All Love Begins and Ends There." - Roberto Browning
"A mother understands what a child does not say." — Jewish proverb
"Don't poets know that better than others? God can't always be everywhere: and that's why he invented mothers. —Sir Edwin Arnold
“A mother's love is peace. You don't have to win it, you don't have to win it." - Erich Fromm
"I can think of no greater heroism than motherhood." — Speer Conrad
"A mother is the one who fills her heart first." – Amy Tan
"Everything I am I owe to my mother." -George Washington
"A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go." -Unknown
"The natural state of motherhood is altruism." -Jessica Long
“We are born of love; Love is our mother." – Rumi
For new moms
New parents deserve all the appreciation and recognition in the world. Show a new mom that you care with one of these quotes and maybe abeautiful bouquet to celebrate your newborn!
“Mothers and their children are in a league of their own. There isn't such a strong bond in the whole world. No love is so instantaneous and merciful." - Gail Tsukiyama
"There's one way to be a perfect mom and a million ways to be a good mom." —Jil Churchill
"Being a mother means learning about qualities you didn't know you had." – Linda Wooton
"As a mother, you're never really alone with your thoughts. A mother thinks twice, once for herself and once for her son. -Sophia Loren
"The days are long, but the years are short." - Gretchen Rubin
“A mother's love for her child is like nothing in the world. He knows no law, no mercy, he dates all things and mercilessly crushes everything that gets in his way. - Christie Agatha
"My mother was my role model before I even knew that word." - Lisa Leslie
“If you are a mother, you will always be a mother. It's like riding a bike, you never forget it." – Taraji P. Henson
"A mother's love is more beautiful than any fresh flower." — Debasish Mridha
"It's such a sweetness to be a part of creation." - Pamela S. Nadav

"You never understand life until it grows inside you." – Sandra C Cassis
“The moment a child is born, a mother is also born. It never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother never did. A mother is absolutely new." – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
For many mothers
Lots of children mean lots of joy and chaos. Give a mom a break with one of these quotes that will make her feel appreciated for all the stress she's going through to be a great mom to her kids.
"A mother is a person who, when she sees that there are only four pieces of cake for five people, is quick to announce that she has never liked cake." —Tenneva Jordan
"There's nothing like your mother's sympathetic voice to make you cry." —Sophie Kinsella
“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they keep the family together.” – Susan Gale

"The best way to make children good is to make them happy." - Oscar Wilde
"A mother is one who can take the place of everyone else, but whose place no one else can take." – Cardinal Meymilod
"If you don't succeed at first, try to do it like your mother told you to do at first." -Unknown
"To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane at its fullest." - Maya Angelou
"The soul is healed when you are with children." — Fyodor Dostoyevsky
For working mothers
Even the busiest of moms will be grateful to sit down and read a thoughtful Mother's Day card. Let one of the following quotes speak to you.
"If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" – Milton Berle
"The term 'working mom' is redundant." -Jane Sellmann

"That's the wonderful thing about mothers: you can because you have to, and you just do it." -Kate Winslet
"Sometimes the power of motherhood is greater than the laws of nature." – Barbara Kingsolver
"Whoever never hated you from your son was never a father." – Beth Davis
“A mother is like a tea bag. You can't tell how strong it is until you put it in hot water. -Eleanor Roosevelt
"Behind every great kid is a mother who knows she'll screw it up." - Unknown
For the stay-at-home moms
Stay-at-home moms generally appreciate any kind of interaction with an adult. Give her a hug this Mother's Day and maybe a card with a quote that's a little edgier than the love letters your six-year-old writes.
"There is no role in life more important than motherhood." — Elder M. Russell Ballard
“Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are. – Dorothy Canfield Fisher
"A mother's heart is her child's classroom." —Henry Ward Beecher
"Being a full-time mom is one of the best paying jobs because the pay is pure love." – Mildred Vermont

"Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being everything to someone else." - Unknown
"What greater yearning and challenge is there in a mother than the hope of raising a great son or daughter?" - Rose Kennedy
"Kids don't stay with you if you do it right. It's the one job that the better you get, the better off you probably won't need it at." - Barbara Kingsolver
For mothers of daughters
The bonds between mothers and daughters are often mysterious. As much as they argue and disagree about things, they will always have a special connection that few outsiders can understand.
"A mother is a daughter's first best friend." - Unknown
"Like my mother used to say, 'You prefer the lines of my smile to the lines of my face.'" - Cindy Crawford

"Teach your daughter to worry less about wearing glass slippers and more about breaking glass ceilings." - Unknown
"The moment a woman realizes her mother was right, she has a daughter who thinks she is wrong." - Unknown
"A mother is the one you go to when you are in trouble." -Emily Dickinson
For mothers of children
He may deny it to others, but a son will always be his mother's little boy. These phrases perfectly reflect the beautiful and sometimes difficult relationship between mothers and children.
"My mother has a lot of problems with me, but I think she liked it." -Mark Twain
"All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does it. It is his. - Oscar Wilde
"Mother, that was the bank where we deposited all our troubles and worries." -T Dewitt Talmage

"A man loves his girlfriend more, his wife more, but his mother longer." — Irish proverb
“A mother's love does not make the child more dependent and fearful; In fact, it makes you stronger and more independent. — Cheri Fuller
For mothers by mothers
what do you call your grandmother Grandma, Nana, Nonna, Grammy? However you approach her, she's sure to appreciate a thoughtful Mother's Day quote.
"I realized that when you look at your mother, you see the purest love you've ever known." - Mitch Albom
"A mother's influence on her children's lives is invaluable." – James E. Faust
“Youth is disappearing; love falls apart; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlasts them all." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

"The older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young." —Maria Schmich
"Only an aunt can hug like a mother, keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend." -Unknown
“An aunt is a safe haven for a child. Someone who keeps your secrets and is always by your side. – Sarah Sheridan
"We often take for granted the things that most deserve our gratitude." - Cynthia Ozick
"The best aunts are not surrogate parents, they are complicit." – Daryl Gregory
“Let us be thankful for the people who make us happy; they are lovely gardeners who make our souls bloom.” – Marcel Proust
"An aunt is someone special who is fondly remembered, thought proudly, and lovingly cared for." - Unknown
"Recognizing the good you already have in your life is the basis of all abundance." -Eckhart Tolle
A mother does not have to be your biological mother. Mother figures come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's your aunt, godmother or stepmother, your mother-in-law can also become someone special in your life to thank on this special day.
for honorary mothers
“I think unconditional love is a myth in a lot of ways. My mom is the only reason I know it's real. - Conor Colonel
"I just hope to be 10% of the mother mine was to me." -Charlize Theron
"It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make your mother more beautiful?" - Mahatma Gandhi
"My mother: She is beautiful, soft on the edges and hardened with a backbone of steel. I want to grow old and be like them." - Jodi Picoult

“I look back on my childhood and thank the stars above me. For everything you gave me, but most of all for your love. — Wayne F. Winters
"Aunt, a double blessing. You love like a father and act like a friend." -Unknown
"It doesn't matter where you are in life, but who you have by your side." -Unknown
“An aunt is very special. She is loving and kind. She is considerate of others and has loved so much every day throughout the year. - Unknown
"What seems insignificant when you have it is important when you need it." – Franz Grillparzer
For pet moms
Just because someone's child has four legs and a furry coat doesn't mean that person is less of a mother! Caring for a dog or cat can be a form of motherhood, with rewarding, stressful, upsetting and precious moments. Like any other mom, pet moms deserve a Mother's Day card with a phrase that's just right for them and their baby. And if you really want to spoil your beloved pet mom, send her a gourmet gift boxChocolate for Mother's Day.
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they complete our life." -Roger Faces
"Time spent with cats is never wasted." - Sigmund Freud
"A dog is like a person: it needs a job and a family to be what it's supposed to be." – Andrew Vachss
"Are cats strange animals, or are they so similar to us that we find them as curious as monkeys?" -John Steinbeck

"Until a person loves an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened." – Anatole France
"Dogs speak, but only to those who can listen." – Orhan Pamuk
"It's amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and how much closer we are through them." - John Grogan
"A dog is the only thing in the world that loves you more than itself." – Josh Billings
"What greater gift than the love of a cat." - Charles Dickens
“I love cats because I like my home; and little by little they become your visible soul.” – Jean Cocteau
"Dogs are like that I think they know how to heal you without saying a word." – Caroline George
"Dogs have a way of finding people in need and filling a void we didn't even know we had." -Tomas Jones
"There are few things in life more exciting than being greeted by a cat." – Tay Hohoff
"Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and no one is wrong." - W. R. Purche
funny sayings for mother's day
We've all heard our fair share of parenting jokes, but who says moms aren't funny? After all, they're the ones who get the wrong laugh when their dad says one of his silly puns again. For all the funny moms out there, these are the perfect Mother's Day quotes!
"Nothing is really lost until your mother can find it." - Unknown
"My mother's menu had two options: take it or leave it." - Buddy Hackett
"Children are a great comfort in old age, and they also help to get fit again faster." – Lionel Kauffmann
“Being a mother is never easy. If it were easy, parents would." — Betty Weiss
"I want my kids to have all the things I couldn't afford. That's why I want to live with them. - Phyllis Diller

"Mothers don't sleep. You only care with your eyes closed." -Unknown
"A mother forgives all our faults, let alone one or two we don't have." - Roberto Brault
"There is only one beautiful child in the world, and every mother has one." -Chinese proverb
"I always say if you don't yell at your kids, you're not spending enough time with them." -Reese Witherspoon
"Mom's the one person you can always call to find out how long chicken keeps in the fridge" - unknown
“Insanity is hereditary; You get it from your kids! – Sam Levenson
"Setting a good example for your kids takes all the fun out of middle age." – William Pena
"Motherhood: nurturing them as babies and then for most of their twenties." - Unknown
"The only thing kids wear out quicker than their shoes are their parents." -John J. Plomp
"Ma-ma will do anything for the baby, who responds by saying Pa-pa first." - Mignon McLaughlin
"Mothers of adolescents know why some animals eat their young." - Unknown
“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that she served the family with scraps for thirty years. The original food was never found.” – Calvin Trillin
"Sweatshirt, n.: clothing worn by the child when the mother is cold." —Ambrose Bierce
Inspirational quotes for mother's day.
When all else fails, consider a classic. Inspirational quotes will touch the heart of the woman you are addressing and make her feel special on Mother's Day.
"Nothing is more sincere than a mother's kiss." – Salem Sharma
“Motherhood is the greatest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and terrifying, it's an act of endless optimism.” – Gilda Radner
"Everything I am, you helped me to be." - Unknown
"Everything I am or pretend to be I owe to my angel mother." -Abraham Lincoln
"A mother's heart is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." — Honoré de Balzac
“Acceptance, tolerance, courage, compassion. Those are the things my mother taught me. -Lady Gaga
"A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal person to do the impossible." - Marion C. Garrett
"No language can express the power, beauty and heroism of a mother's love." —Edwin Chapin
"A mother's arms are more reassuring than anyone else's." -Princess Diana

"The art of being a mother is teaching your children the art of living." – Elaine Heffner
"My mother taught me the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a power and passion I wish I could hold back." - Carly Fiorina
Finding the right words doesn't have to be a struggle. As long as you know where to find inspiration, you'll be fine. Write the quote on a greeting card or try some beautiful calligraphy on a canvas to immortalize your favorite quote on your mom's bedside table. If you want to do everything, maybe write or recite onepoem for mother's dayIt shows your mother how much you love her. However you decide to show your love to your mother, never underestimate the language of flowers: a beautiful bouquet.Roses for Mother's Dayi will say everything
Celebrate Mother's Day 2022
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Mother's Day traditions run deep in many households, whether it's taking mom out for dinner at a fancy restaurant or planning a special personal visit for kids who don't live nearby. Those who are able to visit their mothers usually bring a card and flowers sinceLilies for Mother's Dayor red carnations.
Many families celebrate this national holiday by preparing mom's favorite breakfast and serving it in bed. The aim is to spoil the mother and take care of all the household chores that she tirelessly does. On the second Sunday of May, mothers across the country get a much-needed break from their daily activities. It's a day for Mom to relax, spend time with her family and enjoy what she enjoys most. For some moms, that means planting wildflowers in the garden, while others would appreciate a relaxing massage at the local spa. Give the busy mom who's always on the run some time to catch up on her favorite TV series or novels.
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FAQs
What is the best message for all mothers day? ›
- Home is wherever you are, Mom.
- I'm so grateful to call you my mom and my best friend!
- Mom, you're the glue that holds us all together.
- The best compliment anyone can give me is to say that I'm just like you.
- Sending Mother's Day wishes today from the luckiest child in the world!
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers. If you've lost a child, lost a mother, or are yearning to be a mother, I'm thinking of you today and every day. Finally, show your support to all mothers. Motherhood looks different for everyone, and you're a mother even if you've loved and lost.
How do you say Happy Mother's Day in unique way? ›- “With love from the luckiest son in the world.”
- “You're my one and only mom, and I'll always have a special place in my heart for you. ...
- “I'm so proud to be your son. ...
- “Happy Mother's day to the woman who raised me into the man I am today. ...
- “Happy Mother's Day Mom!
- No matter how old she may be, sometimes a girl just needs her mom.
- Not always eye to eye, but always heart to heart.
- There aren't enough flowers in the world to show you how much you mean to me.
- Mom: A title just above queen.
- Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.
How do you caption a Mother's Day post? ›- You're the best manual life has to offer.
- Home is wherever you are, mom.
- She's Lorelai to my Rory.
- You are the most sustaining force in our family.
- I'd take your genes any day!
- My favorite arms to fold into since day one.
Happy Mother's Day to a woman I'll always admire, appreciate, and love. You are a blessing to your family… and to me. Here's to a wonderful woman in my life. Sending you extra love today.
What is a good Mother's Day prayer? ›Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the women of theory who have joined with you in the wonder of bringing forth new life. You who became human through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to face the uncertain future that life with children always brings.
What is the sweetest thing to say to your mom? ›Sweet Things To Say To Your Mom To Make Her Cry
You are the most amazing mother anyone can have. And I am blessed because I have you. I am proud of you. I am grateful for the love you always give me, no matter what.
- “You will always be in my heart.”
- “The good things in life are better with you.”
- “My Forever Friend.”
- “Home is where your mom is.”
- “Life doesn't come with a manual. ...
- “A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's.”
- “You're my person.”
What is a big word for mom? ›
A mother is a parent. A term that specifically references the role of a mother in bearing a child is child-bearer. The term birthing parent is sometimes used as a gender-neutral term in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. A mother who's the leader of a family might be called a matriarch.
What is a mom heart? ›A woman with a mother heart has a testimony of the restored gospel, and she teaches the principles of the gospel without equivocation. She is keeping sacred covenants made in holy temples. Her talents and skills are shared unselfishly.
How strong is a mother quotes? ›“The strength of a mother is second to none. Even when she is in times of stress, when she is fighting her own demons, when she is beyond exhausted both mentally and physically nothing will stop her from finding the strength she needs to do for her children what she needs to get done.”
How do you thank all in one word? ›- I'm so grateful.
- I appreciate it.
- Thanks for your hard work on this.
- I couldn't have done it without you.
- I owe you one.
- Much obliged.
- Thanks for having my back.
- Please accept my deepest gratitude.
- I appreciate you!
- You are the best.
- I appreciate your help so much.
- I wanted to thank you for your help.
- I value the help you've given me.
- I am so thankful for you in my life.
- Thanks for the support.
- Thanks for all you do.
- 1 Thank you for all your hard work on this. ...
- 2 Thanks again, we couldn't have pulled this off without you. ...
- 3 Thank you, you're amazing! ...
- 4 I'm so thankful for everything you bring to the team. ...
- 5 Thank you kindly.
- 6 Thanks a million. ...
- 7 Many thanks.
The title conveys a message. Husbands and children must respect wives and mothers in their families. They must not order and keep them running all the time doing one work or the other.
How can I make my mom feel special on Mother's Day? ›- Make a handwritten card. ...
- Buy her flowers. ...
- Let her get some sleep. ...
- Plan a family activity. ...
- Give her a day off from doing her least favorite tasks. ...
- Send her off on a hotel getaway. ...
- Get creative with gift cards. ...
- Make a day free of decisions.
Mother's Day is an occasion which is celebrated in various parts of the world to express respect, honor, and love towards mothers. The day is an event to honor the contribution of mothers, acknowledge the efforts of maternal bonds and the role of mothers in our society.
Why are mothers special quotes? ›"We are born of love; Love is our mother." "When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." "Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother."
What is Mother's Day best poem? ›
- Mothering Sunday. George Hare Leonard. It is the day of all the year, ...
- Mother O' Mine. Rudyard Kipling. ...
- To My Mother. Robert Louis Stevenson. ...
- Sonnets Are Full of Love. Christina Rossetti. ...
- Rock Me To Sleep. Elizabeth Chase Akers Allen. ...
- To My Mother. Edgar Allan Poe.
- “My mother is a walking miracle.” — ...
- “A mother understands what a child does not say.” — ...
- “The world needs our mothers.” — ...
- “A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go.” — ...
- “There is nothing as sincere as a mother's kiss.” — ...
- “Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face.” —
Happy Mothers Day Wishes to Family and Friends
“Sending love and wishes to all moms on the occasion of Mother's Day. May you are always smiling and happy.” “May Almighty always shower you with the best of the blessings. Sending warm greetings on Mother's Day.
- Write a special letter or have your child pen a meaningful note detailing what she means to you.
- Surprise her with a homemade meal.
- Accompany her to her favorite place. ...
- Include her in your Mother's Day celebration.
The collective noun for a group of mothers is a consternation.
How do you write a Mother's Day paragraph? ›It is our duty to take care of our mothers and to respect and love them. Mother's day is celebrated to make our mothers feel special and shower all our love on her. Though it is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, every year, yet, we should celebrate every day as Mother's Day to make our mothers feel special.
What color symbolizes Mother's Day? ›Green represents the protective nature of mothers, while yellow alludes to their optimistic outlook towards life and for their children.
Why is Mother's Day important in our life? ›Why do we celebrate Mother's Day? Mother's Day is an occasion which is celebrated in various parts of the world to express respect, honor, and love towards mothers. The day is an event to honor the contribution of mothers, acknowledge the efforts of maternal bonds and the role of mothers in our society.
How do you show love on Mother's Day? ›- THOUGHTFUL GIFTS. A simple gift can be all you need to bring a smile to their face – it's even better when genuine care and thought is put into it. ...
- SMALL GESTURES. GO A LONG WAY. ...
- QUALITY TIME. ...
- FOOD NOURISHES THE SOUL. ...
- A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE.