What to Write in a Mother's Day Card
Hannah CameronSo you've got a card for your mum, and now you're struggling to find the right words - don't worry, I've got some great ideas you can copy into your own card. I won't tell your mum if you don't!
When is Mother's Day?
In the UK, we celebrate Mother's Day at a different time of year to our pals in the US. This is because our Mother's Day is based around Christian observance of Lent. Mother's Day comes from Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday.
In 2024, Mother's Day takes place on Sunday 10th March - earlier than it often is, so don't let it catch you off guard!
Mother's Day, or Mothers' Day?
Where to put the apostrophe in Mother's Day is something we all struggle with, because it depends on whether the day is about celebrating every mother, or each individual mother within her own family.
While all mothers should be celebrated on Mother's Day, it is generally considered grammatically correct for it to be "Mother's Day", a celebration of the singular mother rather than a collection of mothers.
Obviously there's nothing to stop you from celebrating more than one mother in your life, this is just the punctuation that's widely used - the more mothers to celebrate, the merrier!
What message should I write in my Mother's Day card?
First things first, write from the heart. You can jazz up any of these messages to make them feel more unique to you and your mum, you can mix several messages together, or use it as a beginning point to inspire you to write your own personal message.
Do what feels right to you and for your relationship with your mum, and address her in the way you usually do, whether she's your Mum, Mother, Mumma, Mummy, Mama, or Mumsy.
Don't write an overly floral message if that isn't how you talk with your mum day-to-day, it's not going to sound like you and will make the card feel like it isn't genuine.
If in doubt, go short and sweet with your message, as you can't really go wrong with that!
Best Messages for Mums
- Happy Mother's Day Mum, you're the best!
- Happy Mother's Day Mum, hope you're having a lovely day doing all your favourite things!
- Happy Mother's Day Mum, can't wait to go hiking with you next time I see you!
Best Messages for Step Mums, Mother-in-Laws, and other Motherly Figures
- Happy Mother's Day, you're like a mum to me
- I really appreciate you being a motherly figure in my life, thank you for everything and Happy Mother's Day
- Happy Mother's Day, I'm so lucky to have you as my bonus Mum!
Best Messages for single Dads who are solo parents
- Happy Mother's Day Dad, thank you for being my everything!
- Dad, thank you for being my mum and my dad, Happy Mother's Day
Best Messages for First Mother's Day or Mamas-to-be
- Happy First Mother's Day to an amazing mummy!
- Celebrating the best Mummy on her first Mother's Day
- Happy Mother's Day Mama, I can't wait to meet you!
- Happy Mother's Day Mummy, with love from bump!
Best Messages for pals who have a difficult time on Mother's Day
There are a number of reasons some of our pals might struggle with Mother's Day. There are those who have lost a mother, or lost a baby or child. There are those who are struggling or have struggled with infertility. There are those who have challenging family dynamics and difficult relationships with their mothers. Sometimes it can be helpful to reach out to them on or around this day.
- I'm thinking of you and sending you love on Mother's Day
- I know this weekend might be difficult for you, I'm here for you
Best Messages for Two Mums
- Happy Mother’s Day to Mummy and Mum, you’re the best mums ever!
- Two Mums are better than one! Happy Mother's Day
Have a fantastic day celebrating and being celebrated, and I'm sending extra love to anyone who struggles with Mother's Day - be kind to yourself and treat yourself well on Mother's Day.
I hope these example messages helped you find the right words to say to the special mums and mother figures in your life. If you found this post helpful, please consider supporting Looksee by buying a card or signing up for Looksee emails.
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