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!
Thank You For Birthday Wishes
To all my friends and family members, thank you. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday, and a special thank you to all my friends who made it through the terrible traffic just to attend my birthday party. I received messages from more 10 different countries, and so, thank you.
I would like to thank everyone who have wished me well this birthday, and I can only hope that this year will treat you well.
This birthday, I am once again reminded of the bountiful joys that I have reaped from my friends and family, and how blessed I am to have so much love from everyone around me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Hey guys! I would just like you to know that I have received your birthday wishes, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much for making my birthday this year a blessed one!
That birthday party was a blast! I hardly had time to thank each of you personally for attending, but here it is. Thank you for coming to my birthday party, but most of all, thank you so much for your kind wishes.
I received so many wishes from everyone around me that I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed! I can’t reply the wishes individually, but do know that I have received your wishes and I can’t express my gratitude enough.
It’s been a great birthday again this year, and you played a big role in making it happen. Thank you for giving me a birthday to remember!
Did you know how many gifts I received this year for my birthday? 30! Birthday wishes? Over 75! I would like to thank the 30 people who wished me and gave me a gift. As for the other 45, just know that I’m waiting for that long-due gift. Just kidding!
Thank you so much for all the great birthday wishes. It meant so much to me!
I have to admit that I felt really spoilt with all that birthday gifts and wishes from my entire family. I can’t wish for a better family!
Thank You Note For Birthday Wishes
I received birthday wishes from my friends all over the world – on different timezones. Thank you everyone for wishing me yesterday and today!
Your birthday wishes touched me. It was amazing, and I really loved it. I’ll always treasure you as my best friend.
I know we don’t get along well all the time, but you’re still my sister/brother, and your birthday wishes still means a lot to me just the same. Thank you.
Actions speak louder than words, but the words you expressed in your birthday wishes are so cute and adorable that I love it more than that gift you gave me!
Each of you made a huge difference to my birthday this year. You brightened up the event so much, and that means a lot to me! It was the best birthday I ever had, and so, thank you.
Hey, thank you for the birthday greeting! I have just read it and I wanted you to know that I truly appreciate the birthday wishes that you sent me. May you be blessed with another joyful, bountiful year, surrounded by people who loves you as much as how much love I felt on my birthday.
I haven’t heard from you in a while, but it seems that you still remember my birthday! Thank you, my dear friend. Let’s get in touch again soon!
Your words mean a lot to me, you know that, right? Even if you don’t, that’s alright. I’m telling you right now that it does, and you best believe that I mean it. I love you!
Did you really stay up, watch the clock tick until 12 o’clock just to be the first to wish me? I can’t believe I’m so lucky to have a friend like you. Thank you!
Thank you for the birthday wishes! My birthday party was so superb because of you guys. I know that some of you couldn’t make it for the party, so I’m organizing another one this weekend. Rounds on me as a token of appreciation for you guys!
I might have aged another year, but my heart is kept young and joyful because I have such great friends around me. Thank you for making my entire day and week!
Funny Thank You For Birthday Wishes
I’m so touched to realize once more that I have so many people around me who loves me, it’s so easy to forget that there are people who cares. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes – it reminded me that I am really loved and cared for.
Hey, you! I just wanted you to that I am expressing my heartfelt gratitude to you for the birthday wishes. I am not good with words, but please know that I am grateful and happy to have you celebrating my birthday with me.
It’s always nice to hear such kind words from the people that I care about. Thank you for your wishes, and I wish you just the same!
Aren’t you a sweetheart? You could melt hearts with your birthday wishes. Thank you!
I wish the time would stop just for a while, just so that I can thank each of you for the beautiful birthday messages that were given to me. Thank you so much!
You remembered my birthday this year! Thank you! Of course I would always remember the one time you forgot my birthday, but that’s okay. For your kind wishes this year, I shall let it slide. Thank you!
I don’t even know how I can express my gratitude for all the kind wishes I received this year. You can be sure that I will be treating you to some nice food on your birthday the following year!
We might be apart right now for reasons that we can’t help. Just know that you will be receiving my thanks in person when we meet again soon. Thank you!
You’re such a fantastic friend, have I told you that? Thank you for your birthday wishes! Am I expecting a surprise birthday gift when I see you this weekend
Today, I have completed another year of life and you guys have left nothing to make this day more special and memorable. I must say that, without you, my birthday would have been an ordinary day and because of you every day of my life is special. Thank you all not only for today but also for being with me always.
Thanks a lot to all who have wished me and gave me blessings and made my day more beautiful by being my side. Without your love my birthday would not be delightful.
The best gift I received on my birthday is having you on my side. You have made me feel so special and have made this day an unforgettable one. Thank you and love you so much!
I have the best family and friend and you’re the proof of that. A special day become more special because of your presence guys. Thanks is a very small word to show my gratitude towards you. I’m blessed to be a part of your life. Love you!
Thanks to all my friends and family and those who remembered my birthday and wished me. Special thanks to those who not only wished me but also gave me present. Kidding! You all have made my birthday the most beautiful day ever.
It’s a great thing to get many gifts, warm wishes and the extra attention. I’ll never forget your unconditional love. I’m really thankful to all of you for giving me a wonderful day. I want to thank you with all my heart. Accept my deep gratitude.
My dear friends, you know what, I’m so lucky to have you in my life who always make me feel special. Thanks for all your beautiful words, messages, time, and gifts and for making this day one of the happiest days of my life. Love you all!
Today I complete another year of life had a lovely day. Thanks a lot all from heart for remembering me and for dedicating your time to congratulate me. My day was much more joyful because of you.
Another year passed in my life and I’m so thankful to God for giving me the best family in the world. Thank you so much for your surprises, love and all the things you have made for my birthday.
First of all, thanks to the Almighty for another year of life. Then thanks to my family, friends, relatives and all the well-wishers for giving me one of the happiest days of my life. I really owe you. You all have warmed my heart with your lovely words and blessings. And I hope that this will continue like this.
Unique Thank You For Birthday Wishes
Thank you all for the amazing birthday wishes I received yesterday! I’ve had a lovely birthday celebration with all my best friends and family members, and your wishes made it all the more meaningful.
Thank you, everyone, for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I will be attending to all the wishes and thanking each and every one of you personally but know that I have read all the wishes I received!
It’s always such a blessing to receive all the lovely birthday wishes from everyone I know and love. Thank you all for the time you took to wish me well on my special day. Hugs and kisses all around!
Wow, I was definitely overwhelmed by all the birthday wishes that I received yesterday! Thank you all for your wishes – I am eternally thankful for the care and love that I receive.
As a post-birthday occasion, I’m wishing myself a happy birthday one last time and thanking everyone who wished me as well on my special day. Each of these wishes made my birthday just a little bit more special!
I truly did not expect the flood of birthday wishes that I received yesterday, and I have to say that I am so very thankful for it all. Thank you, everyone, who sent me well wishes!
I’ve just finished reading through and responding to all the birthday wishes that I received from all of you yesterday. Thank you, thank you and thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
There are a few things I’m happier to read than all the beautiful birthday wishes that my friends and family members crafted with love from the bottom of their hearts. Thank you, everyone, for all the wishes!
I knew my birthday celebration was going to be awesome anyway, but I definitely did not expect all the amazing wishes that I received on this day! A heartfelt thank you to all of you!
I can’t thank all of you enough for the beautifully crafted birthday wishes that I received yesterday. Whether or not you know it, you’ve made my day simply amazing!