Mother’s Day in the United States falls on Sunday, May 11th, offering a perfect chance to show your love and appreciation. A thoughtful WhatsApp message is a simple yet meaningful way to express it. To make the day special, I’ve compiled 200 heartfelt quotes about the queen of the house, each with beautiful, original images ready to share on social media.
Why is Mother’s Day celebrated in the United States this Sunday, May 11th?
It all dates back to 1908, when activist Anna Jarvis officially founded Mother’s Day in the United States as a symbol of peace after the Civil War, where she played a fundamental role caring for wounded soldiers. She held a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, Virginia.
Since then, many states celebrated it as a local holiday. Finally, Woodrow Wilson, the 28th American president, declared it a national holiday in 1914. In the United States, mothers often receive flowers, cards, chocolates, or other gifts from their children.
Happy Mother's Day! Words cannot express how much you mean to me, but I'll give it a shot: You're amazing. Thank you for all you do. (Photo: Pinterest)
Short Mother’s Day Messages
1. Happy Mother’s Day! Words cannot express how much you mean to me, but I’ll give it a shot: You’re amazing. Thank you for all you do.
2. Today, we celebrate everything you do for us, but I want you to know that I FEEL it every day. I appreciate you so much, Mom.
3. I wish we were able to be together on Mother’s Day, Mom. Please know I’m thinking of you today, and every day I am thankful for all you’ve done for me. I love you!
4. It’s hard to be apart; please know you’re in my heart! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
5. Mother’s Day greetings! I love you, Mom! You deserve everything we could ever do for you and more!
When people say "You're turning into your mother," I take that as the best compliment. I love you, Mom, and I'm proud to be your daughter. Wishing you a happy Mother's Day, Mom! (Photo: Canva.com)
6. I look at our family, and I am so thankful — you made that happen. You were always there for us, supporting us and loving us. Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!
7. Lots of people are saying their mother is the best today, but we know the truth: Mine is! Love you, Mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
8. Just a quick message to say Happy Mother’s Day! I don’t know how you did it, but you did it beautifully. Thank you for all you did to raise us, Mom.
9. Flowers are not enough to express how special you are to me, but I hope they bring some brightness to your day today, anyway. Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!
"My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it." — Buddy Hackett (Photo: Pinterest)
10. I miss you, Mom! I wish we were together today. Do you have time for a phone call later? I’d love to catch up!
11. I know a lot of people are getting showered with praise today, Mom, but can I tell you a secret? I think all the accolades should belong to you. I love you! Wishing you a happy Mother’s Day!
12. You are the best, Mom. I’m so thankful for you, and I miss you every single day.
13. Roses are red, violets are blue, don’t know how I was so lucky to get a mom like you!
14. You did a good job never letting the other kids know I was always your favorite. :) Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
I cannot imagine how much wine you had to drink to put up with me as a child. Thank you for never giving up on me, no matter what. Love you, Mom! (Photo: Canva.com)
15. I cannot imagine how much wine you had to drink to put up with me as a child. Thank you for never giving up on me, no matter what. Love you, Mom!
16. It’s no coincidence that “MOM” upside down is “WOW”—you’re impressive, Mom! I love you so much!
17. Thanks for loving me and being patient with me no matter what. (Sorry about that whole “teenage years” thing.) I love you, Mom, and I’m wishing you a happy Mother’s Day!
Short & Sweet Funny Mother’s Day Quotes
18. “Mom, I love you, even though I’ll never accept your friend request.” — Anonymous
19. “If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way your mom told you to do it from the start.” — Anonymous
20. “Mom: I love you and your super long voicemails.” — Anonymous
21. “Mama does everything for the baby, who responds by saying, ‘Da-da’ first.” — Mignon McLaughlin
22. “The most expensive part of having kids is all the wine you have to drink.” — Anonymous
23. “Every day I wake up and think: How on Earth did I become this much like my mother?” — Anonymous
I know a lot of people are getting showered with praise today, Mom, but can I tell you a secret? I think all the accolades should belong to you. I love you! Wishing you a happy Mother's Day! (Photo: Pinterest)
24. “If evolution really works, how come Mothers only have two hands?” — Milton Berle
25. “Maybe it’s just a daughter’s job to piss off her mother.” — Chuck Palahniuk, Diary
26. “Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe
27. “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain
28. “Dear Mom, Thank you for keeping all the bad stuff I did from Dad.” — Anonymous
29. “Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age.” — William Feather
It's hard to be apart; please know you're in my heart! Happy Mother's Day, Mom! (Photo: Canva,com)
30. “Honey, I’m your mother. It’s my job to strong-arm people into seeing how amazing you are.” — Beverly Goldberg from The Goldbergs
31. “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” — Buddy Hackett
32. “My mother told me a million times not to exaggerate.” — Anonymous
33. “A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” — Tenneva Jordan
34. “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” — Rudyard Kipling
35. “Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.” — Anonymous
36. “Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it.” — Anonymous
37. “Thank you for not telling my sisters that I’m your favorite.” — Anonymous
"If evolution really works, how come Mothers only have two hands?" — Milton Berle (Photo: Pinterest)
Mother’s Day Messages From Daughter
38. When people say “You’re turning into your mother,” I take that as the best compliment. I love you, Mom, and I’m proud to be your daughter. Wishing you a happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
39. Mom, momma, mommy, mother—maybe there are so many things to call you because you do so many things for me. There aren’t enough words in the world to say how much you mean to me. I love you, Mom!
40. I cannot imagine what it was like to put up with all my escapades throughout the years, but you’ve done it with grace and patience. Thank you for loving me and putting up with me! Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
I wish we were able to be together on Mother's Day, Mom. Please know I'm thinking of you today, and every day I am thankful for all you've done for me. I love you! (Photo: Canva.com)
41. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Now that I’m a mother, I see how much you went through every single day. You did it with grace and beauty, and if I can be half as amazing as you were, I’ll consider my job well done. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of what a mother should be, always.
42. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thanks for cutting off my crusts. Thanks for the lunchbox notes. Thanks for putting up with my tantrums and for doing my laundry even after I moved out of the house. If I included everything you did for me, I’d probably shut down your phone (and maybe the whole internet). But please know that I love you, and I’m so thankful.
43. Mom, I owe so much to you; not just for ALL the work you did to feed and clothe me ... and send me to college … and help me with my wedding … and so much more, but for all the unconditional love you gave me. I can never say thank you enough, but I can try: thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!
"If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way your mom told you to do it from the start." (Photo: Pinterest)
Mother’s Day Messages For Your Aunt
44. You’ve always been such an important person to me; I’m so thankful you’re in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day today!
45. You deserve to be showered with attention and love today, and I hope you get it. Have a great Mother’s Day!
It's no coincidence that "MOM" upside down is "WOW"—you're impressive, Mom! I love you so much! (Photo: Canva.com)
46. On this Mother’s Day, I wanted to thank you for always being there for me throughout my whole life. You mean so much to me, and I love you so much!
47. You’ve always had the “Cool Aunt” award, and now you hold the title of “Year’s Best Mom” as well. Congrats!
48. I’m so lucky to have you in my life, supporting me and loving me. I hope you have a happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day Messages For Your Grandma
49. Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma! You’ve built such a beautiful family; we all love you and rely on you. I hope you have a special day!
50. Hi, Grandma! I hope you have a wonderful day today; I’ve been missing you and thinking of you a lot lately. Happy Mother’s Day!
51. No one deserves a perfect Mother’s Day like you do, Grandma. I hope you have a wonderful day!
52. I hope you have a fantastic day today, Grandma. I love and miss you very much!
Flowers are not enough to express how special you are to me, but I hope they bring some brightness to your day today, anyway. Happy Mother's Day, Mama! (Photo: Canva.com)
Mother’s Day Poems
A Mother’s Day Thank You to My Wife By Kelly Roper
The first time I looked in your eyes,
I could picture our children in my head.
I could see our life laid out before us,
And I knew we’d have a happily ever after.
Thanks for being the most wonderful wife
I could ever have asked for,
And thank you for being the best mother
To our children I could have dreamed of.
Madonna in Blue Jeans By Kelly Roper
A Madonna in blue jeans,
That’s what you are,
When I watch you with
our kids,
I see God’s grace in action,
And I give thanks that
you’re mine.
Roses are red, violets are blue, don't know how I was so lucky to get a mom like you! (Photo: Canva.com)