40 Ways to Say Happy Mother’s Day to Your Mother-In-Law
Figuring out what to say to Mom on Mother’s Day isn’t always obvious, but most of us at least have some training. After all, we’ve been writing messages to Mom since we could grasp a crayon and scribble a few crude words. From preschool to adulthood, we’ve had plenty of time to try out different Mother’s Day messages.
But how do you say “Happy Mother’s Day” to your mother-in-law? There’s no lifelong training for that. To help you out, we’ve put together this list of Mother’s Day messages for mothers-in-law. Some are sweet, some are silly, but they all let your mother-in-law know you’re thinking about her on Mother’s Day.
Sincere
A few simple, kind words are all you really need to get your message across. Here are some plain-old nice things to say to your mom-in-law on Mother’s Day.
- Happy Mother’s Day to a kind, strong, beautiful woman I’m proud to call my mother-in-law.
- My husband is lucky to have you for a mom, and I’m lucky to have you for a mother-in-law. Hope your Mother’s Day is as fabulous as you are.
- I will always appreciate how you welcomed me into the family with open arms. Happy Mother’s Day to a fantastic mother-in-law.
- Happy Mother’s Day to a wonderful mom, mother-in-law, and grandma. We are all so blessed to have you in our lives.
- Fantastic mom. Fabulous mother-in-law. Phenomenal person. Happy Mother’s Day to a lady who means so much to this family.
- The love and care you put into being a mom shows in the wonderful daughter you’ve raised. Happy Mother’s Day!
- Happy Mother’s Day! The fact that your son is such a wonderful person speaks highly of you as a mom.
- To my fabulous mother-in-law… have a wonderful Mother’s Day. You deserve it for everything you do for others (especially us).
- Happy Mother’s Day from one mother to another. Now that I’m a mom myself, I have a whole new perspective on the hard work, patience, and love that go into raising a child.
- Have a wonderful Mother’s Day. You’re an amazing mom and mother-in-law, and I hope you know how much we all love and appreciate you.
- Happy Mother’s Day to someone I’m proud to call my mother-in-law, and lucky to have as a friend.
- You couldn’t be a nicer person or a better mom, and having you as a mother-in-law is simply a dream. Have an amazing Mother’s Day.
- I can never repay everything you’ve done for us, but I hope you know how much I admire and appreciate you. Happy Mother’s Day!
- Happy Mother’s Day! Unlike some people, I have no problem thinking of nice things to say about my mother-in-law. I guess I’m just lucky.
Sweet
If you’re extra-close with your mother-in-law, you might like one of these extra-sweet Mother’s Day messages.
- Mother-in-Law… you’ve always treated me like a daughter and I’ve come to love you like a mother. Happy Mother’s Day.
- You’re not just my mother-in-law, but a role model and friend. Happy Mother’s Day to a lady who really means a lot to me.
- I feel sorry for people who don’t get along with their mothers-in-law, because mine is truly precious to me. Happy Mother’s Day to a wonderful lady.
- Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother-in-law. Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do for us. But more importantly, thank you for being you. You’re wonderful!
- Some people complain about their mothers-in-law. My only complaint is that I couldn’t have you in my life sooner.
- After getting to know you, I can see why your son turned out to be such an amazing person. Happy Mother’s Day.
- Happy Mother’s Day to my “other mother.” How lucky I am to have two great moms in my life?
- You are not only a mother-in-law, but a mother in my heart. Happy Mother’s Day.
- I’m doubly blessed – I get to be married to your son and I get to have you in my life. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
- I may not technically be your daughter, but you’ve always treated me like one, so I’m sending you my love and gratitude this Mother’s Day.
- To a special mother-in-law… I don’t have the words to describe how much you mean to me. So I’ll just say I love you and Happy Mother’s Day.
- Happy Mother’s Day to someone who is truly like a mother to me. Thank you for treating me like one of your own.
- Best Mother’s Day wishes for the best mother-in-law ever!
Funny
If you mother-in-law has a sense of humor, one of these clever Mother’s Day messages might be right up her alley.
- Happy Mother’s Day to my favorite mother-in-law.
- Thank you for raising my husband – that couldn’t have been easy! Have a great Mother’s Day!
- You are the sweetest mother-in-law I could ask for. Still, I would not want to get on your bad side. Have a fantastic Mother’s Day.
- You and I have a lot in common. We’ve both spent years taking care of you-know-who.
- Happy Mother’s Day to one of the best moms I know. You had to be good to get my husband to adulthood in one piece.
- It takes a special lady to welcome a weirdo like me into the family. Thanks – and have a great Mother’s Day.
- Someday I hope to be half the mother you are, and have a kid who is twice as well-behaved as your son.
- Happy Mother’s Day to someone who’s just like a mother to me. By the way, can I drop off my laundry this weekend?
- Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mother-in-law. Thank you for welcoming me into the family despite my questionable character. Happy Mother’s Day.
- You set the bar for motherhood impossibly high, but I love you anyway. Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother-in-law.
- Happy Mother’s Day to my awesome mother-in-law. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming to me, even though your daughter is obviously way out of my league.
- You raised a pretty amazing kid, and I get to reap the benefits every single day. Happy Mother’s Day – I owe you one.
- Happy Mother’s Day to my bonus mom. Lord knows I need all the help I can get.
