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February, 26th

What to Write in a Mother's Day Card

What to Write in a Mother's Day Card

She's your best friend, biggest cheerleader, shoulder to cry on and most importantly she's always, always there. This Mother's Day celebrate the amazing women in your life, whether that's your mum, stepmum, grandparent, friend or aunty. Show her how special she is with a sweet Mother's Day gift and a loving Mother's Day card.

Find the perfect words to say with our list of sweet & sentimental suggestions for every kind of amazing Mum.

For All Mums

  • Happy Mother's Day Mum! You mean so much to me. I hope your day is as special as you are
  • I know I should tell you more often, but today seems the best time to say... I love you Mum
  • Thank you for everything you do and have done for me. You're one in a million!
  • The biggest compliment anyone can give me, Mum, is to say that I’m just like you
  • Thank you so much for being such a great role model. I hope your Mother’s Day is filled with lots of joy!
  • Thank you for every hug, word of encouragement, and acts of love you’ve given me. Happy Mother’s Day!

For New Mums

  • Thank you for bringing this little bundle of joy into the world. You are an amazing Mum. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
  • Mummy, you’re already the best. I love you very much, now and forever
  • I didn’t think I could possibly love you any more, and then you gave us this beautiful baby. Happy first Mother's Day
  • When you became a Mummy, you became even more beautiful. Have the best Mother's Day
  • On our first Mother’s Day together, you are the best one there is.
  • To the most amazing Mummy there is! Happy first Mother's Day

For 'Just Like a Mum'

  • Happy Mother's Day to the best person I know, you have always been like a Mum. Happy Mother's Day
  • You have always been just like the Mum I always needed. Thank you! Happy Mother's Day
  • Happy Mother’s Day to an amazing woman I’ll always admire, appreciate and love!
  • There’s nobody else like you. I’m so blessed that you’ve always been there to look after me
  • I wanted to show you how much you're loved on Mother’s Day because you’ve been better than a Mum to me
  • With lots of love this Mother's Day to an amazing lady…from someone who hopes to be one someday

For Step-Mums

  • Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. I love you and am proud to call you my Mum forever & always
  • I am so happy you joined our family! Happy Mother's Day!
  • Thanks for being such an important part of my life and making it even better, I appreciate you every day
  • Not only are you my stepmum, but you’re my best friend too. Happy Mother's Day
  • Thank you for doing such an amazing job to help to raise me! I'm so lucky to have you, Happy Mother's Day
  • This Mother's Day I want you to know how much I appreciate the motherly love & affection you have given me over the years. Thanks for being such an amazing stepmum

Long-distance Mother's Day Messages

  • Although we might be apart, you're in my thoughts every day. Love you Mum!
  • Happy Mother’s Day! Wish I could be right there next to you talking and laughing the day away
  • Miss you Mum, can't wait to be reunited so we can celebrate properly. Have a wonderful Mother's Day and thanks for everything!
  • Near or far, I’m always so grateful for the wonderful Mum you are! Happy Mother's Day
  • Happy Mother's Day! I can't wait for the next time I get to give you the biggest hug
  • Although you're not here with me, you've always been there when I've needed you most. Happy Mother's Day

Special Mother's Day Cards