With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the incredible woman who made your life possible. But instead of the usual sentimental stuff, why not add a bit of humor with these 87 funny Mother’s Day card messages? They will still show your love and gratitude towards your mom, but they will also put a smile on her face.
From puns and one-liners to witty observations and silly jokes, we’ve got you covered with our handpicked selection of funny cards for Mother’s Day.
So, whether you’re looking for something sentimental and heartwarming or silly and playful, we’ve got the perfect quote for you to write in your card. Get ready to make your mom laugh out loud with our ultimate list of funny Mother’s Day card quotes!
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Funny Mother’s Day card messages about you and your siblings
1. If at first you don’t succeed… Try again! Happy Mother’s Day from your secondborn.
2. Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite child!
3. My favorite child gave me this card for Mother’s Day.
(Shop card at Thortful)
4. The third time’s a charm! Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite child!
5. Mum, whatever life throws at you, at least you don’t have ugly children.
6. Sorry about the other children, but at least you have me.
7. Well, at least one of your children turned out OK. (It’s me, I’m talking about me).
8. Dear Mom, thanks for putting up with a spoiled, ungrateful, messy, bratty child like my sibling. Love, your favorite!
9. Sometimes you get it right the first time. Happy Mother’s Day from your firstborn!
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny Mother’s Day card messages about you being awesome
10. I can’t imagine how proud you must be that I remembered to get you a card. Happy Mother’s Day!
11. It must be such an amazing honor to be my mother, enjoy your Mother’s Day!
12. I just wanted to let you know that you are a simply superb, magnificent, outstanding, exceptional, dazzling human! (Just like your daughter/son) Happy Mother’s Day!
13. Dear mom, no teen pregnancy, no jail time, no drug use. You’re welcome!
(Shop card at Etsy)
14. Happy Mother’s Day, you gave birth to a legend so give yourself the day off.
15. Happy Mother’s Day! You are so blessed to have a child as funny as me.
16. This Mother’s Day, I think it’s important to stop and take a moment to appreciate the person who really makes today possible… aka ME! (You’re welcome).
17. Without me, today would just be another day. You’re welcome!
(Shop card at Etsy)
18. Happy Mother’s Day! Today I’ll give you the best gift ever… It’s me, I’m the best gift ever!
19. I think having me as a child is enough of a gift. You’re welcome.
20. We have the perfect mother-daughter relationship. You are my mother and I am perfect.
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny sarcastic and rude Mother’s Day cards
21. Mum, I was going to get you a really funny Mother’s Day card… But then I remembered bladder control can be a real problem at your age.
22. Only today will I admit that I am, in fact, turning into you.
23. Thanks for giving me life. In return. Here’s a really average Mother’s Day card.
(Shop card at Etsy)
24. Out of all the vaginas in the world, I’m so lucky to have squeezed out of yours.
25. YOU ARE so kind and levelheaded, ONE would have to be CRAZY not to realize you are a great MOTHER.
(Shop card at Etsy)
26. This Mother’s Day I wanted to express heartfelt and profound emotions to help strengthen and deepen the important relationship with you… But then I thought. “Nah, I’ll just get her this card.”
27. Mom, I may not be perfect, but you only have yourself to blame.
28. At least you’re better at being a mom than you are at using technology!
29. Mom, I love you loads… speaking of loads, did you do my laundry?
30. You say I’m always on my phone, but how do you think I ordered you this Mother’s Day card?
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny comparisons for Mother’s Day
31. Mum, my love for you is bigger than the pile of clothes on my floor.
32. I hope this Mother’s Day is as great as your life was before you had kids.
33. Happy Mother’s Day from that slightly less capable version of yourself!
34. Mum, my love for you is bigger than my student loan debt.
35. Mum, I love you more than beer!… but then again, that could be the beer talking.
36. Mum, I love you more than YouTube. And that’s a lot…
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny Mother’s Day card messages about her taking care of you
37. Thank you for still looking after me, even though I’m at an age where I should definitely be able to look after myself.
38. I’ve got 99 problems and I’m going to call Mum about all of them.
39. Mum, I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do for me…. I’ve just got a few things that need ironing if that’s OK.
40. Mum, thanks for wiping my butt. Not long until I return the favor.
Funny cards for Mother’s Day that make fun of you
41. Please accept this Mother’s Day card as a token of my poverty.
42. Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite pain in the ass.
43. Happy Mother’s Day! I might be a little shit, but I’m your little shit!
44. Am I perfect? No. But we’ll blame dad for that one. Happy Mother’s Day!
45. Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite financial burden.
(Shop card at Amazon)
46. You’re so amazing mom, that I’ve decided to move back in!
47. I may not be a perfect child, but at least I’m not sending this Mother’s Day card from prison.
48. Happy Mother’s Day. You gave me life. I got you this card. Call it even?
49. Thank you for your non-judgmental support of my questionable decisions.
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny Mother’s Day card quotes for alcoholic moms
50. Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite!… Not gin (or whatever drink your mom prefers). Your OTHER favorite, (your name).
51. Happy Mother’s Day! May your day be filled with joy.. and wine. Lots of wine.
52. There is no greater love than the love a mother has for her wine.
53. Thanks for sacrificing alcohol for 9 months. Happy Mother’s Day!
54. Happy Mom-osa Day!
(Shop card at Etsy)
Funny cards for Mother’s Day about typical mom things
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55. Happy Mother’s Day to the best mum. Thank you for always feeding me when I’m hungry (and even when I’m not).
56. As suspected, you were right about everything.
(Shop card at Etsy)
57. Mom. Mom? Moma? Mom? Moooom? Happy Mother’s Day!
(Shop card at Etsy)
58. Funny Mother’s Day card for a snack lover.
(Shop card at Etsy)
59. Happy Mother’s Day from your IT support.
(Shop card at Etsy)
60. When in doubt, call mom.
61. Funny “I Love You” card.
(Shop card at Amazon)
Funny Mother’s Day quotes from son and daughter-in-law
62. Happy Mother’s Day. Whilst your son will take all the credits for this card. It was actually your amazing daughter-in-law that thought of you and bought it.
63. This card is from your loving son. But your daughter-in-law bought it. Don’t forget that…
Funny Mother’s Day card quotes for moms who want grandchildren
64. Mum, I’m sorry that your grandchildren are plants, but Happy Mother’s Day from us!
65. Instead of grandkids, I got you this card. Happy Mother’s Day!
66. Happy Mother’s Day. YOU ARE GOING TO BE A GRANNY! (Just kidding, can I borrow some money).
67. Instead of grandbabies. May I interest you in a card?
Funny Mother’s Day card quotes for moms with pets
68. I love you, mum. Even though you replaced me with the dog. Happy Mother’s Day!
69. Happy Mother’s Day from your second favorite child. (We all know the dog is number one).
70. Funny Mother’s Day card for cat moms
(Shop card at Etsy)
71. More funny Mother’s Day cards for cat moms.
(Shop card at Etsy)
Mother’s Day card messages for stepmoms
72. You are not a stepmom. You are a mom who stepped up. Happy Mother’s Day!
73. Of all the evil stepmothers in the world, I am glad I got you. Just kidding, Happy Mother’s Day!
74. Í know we are not biologically related, but you’ve put up with my dad’s sh*t long enough that you’ve earned this card. Happy Mother’s Day!
75. Happy Mother’s Day to my bonus mom. I can’t believe you just willingly chose to put up with my BS. Thanks!
76. Love speaks louder than DNA. Happy Mother’s Day!
77. You are a WICEKD stepmother (I mean that in the best possible way).
78. Another year as my stepmother. You lucky, lucky woman!
79. I know you’re not my “real” mom. But I claim you anyway, happy Mother’s Day!
80. I smile because you are my stepmom. I laugh (out loud) because you married my dad.
81. Funny stepmom definition card.
(Shop card at Etsy)
More funny cards for Mother’s Day
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82. You are a great mom. Great mom. The best, really terrific. Other moms? Total disasters! Ugly! Everyone agrees. Believe me.
83. Of all my parents, you are definitely in my top two. Happy Mother’s Day!
84. Like mother like daughter. Yep, you are as awesome as me!
85. Happy Mother’s Day! May you forever be mistaken as my sister.
86. Mom, you’ve always been like a mother to me. Happy Mother’s Day!
87. Mom’s rating.
(Shop card at Etsy)
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Final note on funny Mother’s Day quotes
Alright, I hope this guide helped you to find funny Mother’s Day card messages to show your mom how much you appreciate her love and support, while also making her smile.
