Our mums mean the world to us. They’re our caregivers, our voices of reason and oftentimes, our best friends too. Mothers are superheroes in their own special way.
But what about the card?
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right words to let her know just how much she means to you. How do you summarise every wonderful thing that she has done for you in a few sentences? "Happy birthday" just isn’t enough.
If you, like so many of us out there, struggle to find the perfect words for your lovely mum, have a look at some of our ideas below.
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• How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
• Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
• Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
A few extra touches here and there will really make your mum feel special. Follow these steps to personalise the card – it will make all the difference!
• If you have a special name that you call your mum, like "mumsy", "momaloo" or even "mama duck", use it to address the card.
• Think about what makes your mum unique. Is she very loving? Does she love being glamourous? Would you describe her as creative or thoughtful? Think about whatever it is that makes her exceptional and select a few adjectives to incorporate into your overall message.
• Try and write a birthday wish from the heart. Think about all the sweet, perfect things you wish for her for this new year in her life. Don’t rush it – sometimes something as precious as this takes time.
There’s no one in the world who could ever measure up to your mum, which is perhaps why it can be so difficult to put your birthday wishes for her into words.
Below are a few suggestions for you to use as a guideline. Incorporate any special memories or inside jokes you may have into them to help make her feel extra important on her special day.
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Mum, if it weren’t for you, I would never even have become half the person I am today. Thank you for being an exceptional mother, an amazing friend and someone I look up to every day of my life. Happy birthday!
• I don’t know where I’d be without you. You taught me to be patient, you taught me to be kind. You also taught me to work hard and to respect others. Most importantly, you taught me to see the best in myself. On your special day, I want to say thank you for everything. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Cheers to a woman who is full of grace, love and lessons. We could not be more thankful for all you have done. Happy birthday to the world’s most wonderful mum!
• Mum – there are 365 days in a year, but your birthday outshines every single one of them.
• We are so blessed to have you to turn to for advice, to mend our broken hearts and to make such special memories with. We appreciate everything you have done for us and not a day goes by when we are not thankful for you and everything you continue to do. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you are not just the most special mum in the world. You are out light on my darkest day, and the brightest smile in any room. You do so much for our family – I think you’re a superhero! Happy birthday, SuperMum!
• Happy birthday to the very first friend I ever had! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you by my side through all of life’s ups and downs. You’re always there for me, and I hope you know that I am always here for you.
Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Thank you for not telling my sisters/ brothers I'm your favourite!
• Happy birthday to a mom who looks young enough to be my sister. Note that if you ever start looking younger than me, we're going to have problems!
• Happy birthday to my dear Mum! May we continue to drive each other crazy for years to come.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother & I'm perfect. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Now that I'm older I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. I know it was tempting.
• I would have got you a funny card, but I know at your age bladder control can be a problem… Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Guess raising me didn't send you to an early grave after all!
Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
Sometimes it’s not always possible to be with your mum on her special day. Here are some ideas for those of you sending birthday cards from afar.
• No matter how far apart we may be, you are always in my heart, Mum. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you showed me how to face the world, and now I’m travelling it! I couldn’t be more grateful for everything you have taught me. Happy birthday!
• Thank you for always giving me hope, always encouraging me and always supporting me. I wish I could be there with you on this special day. Happy birthday, my precious Mum!
• Mum, the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. I might not be there with you today, but today I am celebrating you. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Thank you for being there for me through all the highs and through all the lows, and for everything in between. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you, but I do wish I was there with you.
• Sending love and hugs from afar to you, my Mum, my superstar! I hope that this day is just as special as you are! Thank you for everything that you have done for me – you mean more to me than words can say. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• “To the world, you may be one person, but to me, you are the whole world.” – Dr Seuss
• “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” – Unknown
• “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Happy Birthday to the woman who gave me life then taught me how to live it.”– Unkown
• “A mother is she who can take the place of all other but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Meymillod
• “Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
• “Behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins.” – Mitch Albom
• “A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.” – Amy Tan
• “Everything I am, you helped me to be.” – Unkown
Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Roses are red, violets are blue, there's no one I'd rather turn to in times of need than you. Happy Birthday, Mum!
• I hope to be a mother like you. Strong, loving, devoted, inspiring, wonderful, and cool. Happy Birthday!
• I just want to let you know, you mean the world to me. Only a heart as dear as yours would give so unselfishly.
• Celebrating you today brings joy to my heart. To me, you'll always be a priceless work of art.
• Mother, you are beautiful. Mother, you are kind. Endearing thoughts of love for you are always on my mind. Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
If your mum is no longer with you in person, you can still celebrate the beautiful woman she was and your memories of her. Here are some messages that say “Happy heavenly birthday, Mum”.
• Mom, I know Heaven must be beautiful right now… because it has you in it! Happy birthday.
• Though you are not here with me, I know you will always guide me and be with me through thick and thin. Happy Birthday Mum in heaven.
• No words can describe how much I love you, and how I so wish you were here with me today. For your birthday, I send to you in Heaven all my love.
• Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see, how precious and uplifting your memory is to me.
• Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, miss you, love you and thank God that I was blessed to be your daughter/son. Happy birthday, Mum.
• May our friends and family in heaven hold you closely and sing you a song. And I'll be sending a million hugs and kisses today and all year long.
• So many memories, Mum, come flooding back today. Of birthday celebration before you went away.
When it comes to your mum’s birthday, be sure that you write her a card that’s from the heart. She is the most wonderful woman in the world, after all.
No matter what the birthday gift may be, she will absolutely love it and treasure your card’s message forever. Remember: she even loved those macaroni necklaces you used to make for her in nursery school!
Best Birthday Wishes for Mother from Daughter
Go beyond the bare minimum for your mother’s birthday celebrations today by writing down your own unique wish for her on her birthday card. It’s time to get rid of store-bought birthday cards and wishes, and write in your own style instead! Not sure what to include in the meaningful birthday messages meant for your mum? Take a look at what we can provide you here and include your favorite birthday wish for your mother with a touch that only her daughter can provide on her card this year.
1. Mommy, your hug has always been the port and you have always been the anchor for your daughter. Sorry that I
am away from your port this special day. Happy birthday,Mom!
2. You are the one who stays out late for me every day, worry about my worries every night. I can’t find the words to describe the presence of life you gave me. Happy birthday my mother!
3. I want to happy, healthy and strong to watch me grow and gain more and more time together. Happy birthday my dear Mom!
4. You’ve always been the guide in my life, the path in my roads, making sure that I’m not taking the wrong way. For these reasons, and at least one hundred more, I love you. Happy birthday!
5. They say that relationship between mother and daughter is difficult and complicated. I say it’s unique. Happy birthday mum!
6. I always remember you say that you are growing older every year. No mommy, you are not growing older. We just steal more time together. Happy birthday Mom!
7. Every year the same question. What is the most fabulous present for the woman who gave me birth, has grown me up? The answer is always simple. There is no present that can reflect the gifts you gave to me. There is no present to reflect the love I feel for you. Happy birthday!
8. Every second that I breath, you do your best for me, just to see me smile. I owe you my happiness. Happy birthday mum!
9. Today is your day! And I wish we could just lounge on the sofa and watch movies together like the old good times. You can’t imagine how much I miss you. Happy birthday mum!
10. You are the touch in my pain, you are the cure in my heart. I feel peace in your hug and I can’t wait to see you grow older with me. Happy birthday my idol!
11. You gave me the miracle of life. Every time you cry , just remember these words. They are not said just for today. They will be said for a lifetime. Happy birthday mom!
12. All these years, you give the right rhythm to my movements. You are my guardian. Happy birthday mom!
13. There is no better thing in life than your love. There is no happiest person in the world than me,
Your daughter. Happy birthday World's best mum!
14. You are the friend, the idol, the courage, the road, the light. You are my mommy. Happy birthday!
15. Today, I just want to hug you, kiss you, feel the warm of your hug and the beat of your heart. For all the time you carried me, I will carry you in my heart. Happy birthday!
16. Roses are beautiful when they are grown. Happy birthday mum!
17. You are the fairy that made my life a fairytale. I love you mum. Happy birthday!
18. You know that I love you. You hear my voice in the silence. Happy birthday mom!
19. You are growing older, yes, but don’t worry mum. You’ ll always be my best mate. Happy birthday mother from your little daughter!
20. I have a kiss and I don’t know where to keep it for not getting lost. Is there any better place than your cheek? Happy birthday mum!
21. My Unforgettable Miracle. My mum! Happy birthday!
22. The first beat of my heart came from you. My first breath came from your soul. In my eyes, you are the most beautiful person in the world. I'll always be your little princess… Happy birthday mom!
23. When I run, you run with me. When I hide, you are the only one knows where I am, always waiting for me with a hug and a kiss. Today is my turn for hugs and kisses. Happy birthday mom!
24. Mum a word like an harmony in the world. My mum, the best harmony in the world! Happy
birthday mommy!
25. Have you ever heard of guardian angels? Yes, you are one of them. My special one. Happy
birthday my dear Mom!
Cute Birthday Wishes for Mother from Daughter
26. Mom, please enjoy your special day. Take care, rest, laugh, and hug, because you deserve to celebrate on your birthday. Happy birthday!
27. Mom, I hope you enjoy your birthday and spend the day laughing and smiling. You deserve it. Happy birthday!
28. You’re the only person I could ever imagine being my mother. I wouldn’t want anyone else in your place, not for the world, because you are my world. Love you mom. Happy birthday!
29. You’re the most perfect mother to ever walk this Earth. You’re smart, kind, beautiful, and courageous. The perfect woman, and the greatest mother. Happy birthday!
30. I could give you flowers, jewelry, money, and clothes, but that won’t tell you how much I love you. So I’ll do it now. Mom, you’re my best friend, my angel, and my first true love. You’re the best person in my life and I always want you by my side. Happy birthday!
31. Today is the day to celebrate how lovely you are. You’re a great mom who’s always done so much for me, so I want you to have a great day today. Happy birthday!
32. The bond between mother and daughter is like no other bond. You’ve taught me so much, and I can only hope I become the woman you are one day. Happy birthday!
33. I’ve loved you since the day I was born, and all these birthdays later, I love you just as much. I couldn’t ask for a better mother. Happy birthday Mom!
34. This is the day to laugh and celebrate. You’re with us and we’re so happy, and we want to celebrate many more birthdays with you. Happy birthday!
35. To a mom who has given her children so much, I say thank you. A thank you isn’t enough, nor is a kiss and hug. But I hope you know how much I love you, and how much I appreciate you. Happy birthday!
Beautiful Happy Birthday Mom from Your Daughter Messages
Moms are great. The efforts that they put into raising their children are just as great too, if not more. As such, it’s totally understandable to feel as if there is no way that we can ever fully repay our own parents for their love and care. Sure, there’s always handmade gifts & cakes to be gifted on Mother’s Day, and lots of hugs peppered through the days and weeks. However, like all mothers, sometimes it’s the kind words and gestures from their own beloved daughters that they yearn for.
36. Every great child was brought up by a wonderful, caring mother. Please know you did such a good job at raising me, teaching me, and loving me. Happy birthday!
37. To a mom who has taught me so much. Where do I begin? How do I express my love and gratitude for you? I don’t know if I can say it with words, so I’ll do it with a kiss. Happy birthday!
38. All I’ve ever wanted was for you to be happy. To smile and laugh and be content. I hope you can say that you truly feel that way, because you deserve it. Happy birthday!
39. You aren’t just my mom, you’re my best friend. You’ve always been there my side, looking out for me. I can’t thank you enough for that. Happy birthday!
40. You’ve done more than raise. You taught me to be strong, to be smart, to be independent. You taught what it’s like to be a powerful woman. I can’t thank you enough. Happy birthday!
41. Thank you for always being there for me, for giving me warm hugs and big kisses. You’ve always been in my corner. Happy birthday!
42. From day one, you took care of me, loved me, and made me feel so secure and happy. No one else could have done that for me. No one could ever make me feel that way. Thank you, mom. Happy birthday!
43. Moms do more than look after their children. They provide guidance and love and care. You went above and behind and still do to this day. I appreciate it so much. Happy birthday!
44. I’ve been so blessed to have you in my life. You brought me into this world and have done your best to care for me, love me, and nurture me. Happy birthday!
45. Mom, you’ve always believed in me, even when you knew I was making mistakes. You always let me live my life how I wanted, because you just wanted me to be happy. I want the same for you. Happy birthday!
46. You’ve always been such a devoted person. To the people around you, but especially your children. You show me such love and care that I can’t believe it sometimes. Thank you so much. Happy birthday!
47. Sometimes I feel like I’m not the best daughter, that I don’t do enough to make you happy. But you’ve still always shown me love and kindness and gratitude. Thank you for your loving way. Happy birthday!
48. All I can say is that I love you. I love you and everything about you. You’re the best mother in the world, and I hope one day I can be like you. Happy birthday!
49. I couldn’t ask for a better mother. You’ve always given me everything I could ask for in a parent. Thank you so much. Happy birthday!
50. Mom, you’re my best friend and one true love. You still teach me so much about being a woman, a mother, and a daughter. I’m so thankful to have you in my life. Love you mom. Happy birthday!
51. My lovely mom, today you’re celebrating another year of your life and I’m so happy for you. You’re my inspiration and I want to be like you. Thanks for all the support and love. Happy birthday mom! Enjoy a lot!
52. Today is one of the best most important days because it’s your birthday mom. Happy birthday! You are the best mom, the best guide and my best friend. I can never explain the love I feel for you. Always be very happy and keep smiling!
53. The most beautiful woman, happy birthday! I will never forget your sacrifices and dedication for me. I’m really lucky to be born from your womb and want to be your daughter in every life. May God grant you with many years of life and give you all the best things in life! Love you!
54. Happy birthday, my protector, my warrior mom! Your spirit, courage always inspired me. You’re like the light who spreads only the happiness in everyone’s life. May the Almighty give you all the strength and power so that you can always win! Have a beautiful day!
55. The most awaited day has come. Happy birthday, sweet mom! I’m so thankful to God for making me your daughter. You’re my true friend with whom I can share all my feelings. Thanks for being so lovely mother. Best wishes for your life!
56. The person I love the most is you, mom. We have the most beautiful relationship in the world. You’re the very special part of my life without which I’m nothing. Happy birthday to the best mom!
57. Dear mom, you didn’t give birth to me, but always considered me as your own child. You never differentiate me from my siblings. I’m really blessed that God has sent me to you. Happy birthday, mom! Love you a lot!
58. Today you’ve completed another year of your life, mom. My heartiest congratulations to you. Wish you a wonderful and blessed life forever!
59. Happy birthday, mom! You’ve raised me with much love and care. Whatever I’m today, is all because of you. Thanks for everything and I promise I’ll make you feel proud. May this day come repeatedly in your life!
60. Don’t think that you’re getting older, because you’re my evergreen mom with a lot of youthful spirits. All the love for you, mom. Wish you a very happy birthday!
61. The most pure-hearted woman, happy birthday! Mom, you're the perfect figure for the womanhood. I’m proud to have you in my life. You deserve all the love and happiness of the world. Love you!
62. Dear mom, your existence is fundamental for me because I’m incomplete without you. Always be by my side in every situation. The best mom, happy birthday! Stay blessed and be happy today and always.
63. The person who always being there for me is you. I can’t ever forget your unconditional love. Happy birthday, mom! May God keep you healthy and fit and give you the eternal happiness!
64. Today is one of the happiest days of my life because I’m here with you to celebrate your 50th birthday! Congratulations mom, you’ve done a great job during these years and deserve only the good things in life. Best wishes mom! Enjoy much and make this day an unforgettable one!
65. I know, I’m not the best daughter but you’re the best mom in the whole universe. Many many happy returns of the day, mom! Always enjoy your life and keep smiling!