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Mother's Day is a special occasion celebrated around the world to honor mothers and maternal figures. While heartfelt sentiments are often shared, funny Mother's Day quotes can bring an extra smile to the faces of moms everywhere. Whether you're looking to add humor to a card, a social media post, or a toast at your Mother's Day gathering, here's a comprehensive list of 125 funny quotes that are perfect for 2025.
I. Humorous Mother's Day Quotes for 2025
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with laughter. These funny quotes for Mother's Day bring a light-hearted touch to the occasion and show appreciation through humor and wit.
1. "Some superheroes don’t wear capes, but they sure need capes for naptime!"
2. "You never told me my life choices would come with a life manual— YOU!"
3. "Every day is an adventure with you, Mom. Like surviving without caffeine!"
4. “I’d be lost without you—literally! I can’t find my keys without your help.”
5. "Mom, thank you for teaching me to value wrinkles—they’re just collectibles."
6. “Moms are like buttons—they hold everything together. But sometimes they also pop off!”
7. "Mom, your sagas better than Once Upon a Time. Could you write my homework too?"
8. "Of all the mommies in the world, I’m glad you’re mine. Others wouldn’t stand a chance!"
9. “You’re the best mom. You’re the only mom I’ve got. Thank goodness for that!”
10. “Motherhood: Powered by love. Sustained by wine.”
11. "Look who raised a smart kid! Yes, I’m talking about me."
12. "You know you’re a super mom when your powers include finding socks during a blackout."
13. “Happy Mother’s Day! Hope your day is as amazing as your patience for my nonsense.”
14."Mom, life isn’t perfect, but having you in it makes it close."
15. "Mom, you took care of business dealings like a pro during my first lemonade stand!"
16. “Mom, I love you even though I don’t always listen to you. Just kidding—I never listen to you!”
17."Raising teenagers is tough, but thankfully you're tougher!"
18. “Nothing is really lost until Mom can’t find it.”
19. "Motherhood: 100% trial and error. Yet somehow, superhero status is maintained!"
20. “My kids call it yelling—I call it motivational speaking.”
II. Silly Mother’s Day Quotes for 2025
Not all tributes have to be serious—sometimes a little silliness says it best. These funny sayings for Mother's Day are perfect for bringing out smiles, chuckles, and lighthearted love.
21. “Mom. Mom. Mom! Mom. Mom. Mom. Now that I have your attention…Happy Mother’s Day!”
22."You always said, 'Don’t make that face.' I think it stuck. Thanks, Mom!"
23. “Happy Mother’s Day! Hope it’s more fun than being in labor for 20 hours.”
24."Mom, you deserve the best. But all I can afford is this card."
25. “Mom, thanks for letting me know I’m your favorite child.”
26. "Happy Mother’s Day to a supermom who’s still faster than a speeding toddler."
27."Mom, thanks for tolerating my eye-rolls all these years."
28. “Mama mia, you’re the best mama.”
29."Sorry for all the gray hairs. The other ones are from Dad, right?"
30. “Mom, I can’t live without you. Please don’t kick me out of your basement.”
31. “Roses are red, violets are blue, you’re my mom, and you’re the bomb!”
32. "Mom, if you weren’t my mom, I’d be your favorite Instagram influencer."
33. “Mom, I know I’m your best Mother’s Day gift, so I didn’t get you anything.”
34. "You were right about everything, except when it came to helping me with algebra."
35. "Mom, if you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber!"
36. "Thanks for always being slightly less insane than all the other moms we know."
37. “For Mother’s Day, I’d like to take you out to a brunch you’ll end up paying for.”
38. "Happy Mother’s Day! You’ve taught me so much, like how to laugh at myself."
39. “Happy Mother’s Day! Can I have some pancakes now?”
40. "Behind every great kid is a mom who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it up."
III. Sweet Mother's Day Quotes for 2025
Heartfelt words never go out of style. These sweet messages capture the love and warmth moms give every day, with a sprinkle of charm from witty Mother's Day sayings that add just the right touch of personality.
41. “Roses are red, violets are blue, you’re everything to me, and all that I’ll ever be.”
42. “Mom, you’re the reason my therapist drives a Porsche.”
43. “Mom, I’d be nothing without you.”
44. “You’re not only my mother; you’re my best friend.”
45. “No one else would have put up with me this long. You’re a legend.”
46. “I love you to the moon and back.”
47. “You’re the best mom anyone could have asked for.”
48. “You deserve a medal... or at least a margarita.”
49. “Thanks for showing me the power of a mother’s love.”
50. “For giving me life and so much more, I love you.”
51. “You’ve loved me unconditionally, and for that, I am eternally grateful.”
52. “Mom, you taught me all of life’s important lessons. I hope to become like you.”
53. “I am who I am because of you.”
54. "You gave me life. May I offer you a vacation in return, someday?"
55. "Mom, can we pause the 'life lessons' for today? It’s a holiday!"
56. "No DIY till you D-I-E? Relax; it’s Mother's Day, Mom!"
57. "' MOM!'—because laughter isn’t the only thing you bring out of me."
58. "Happy Mother's Day to my multitasking queen. Still hiding chocolates in peace?"
59. "I swear I’ll buy you those villas, but for now, let’s just stick to overpriced gifts."
60. "Mom, I love you more than you love your wine."
61. "To the woman who taught me everything—besides how to parallel park."
62. "Happy Mother's Day to my first and forever best friend!"
63. "Thank you for loving me even though I made it difficult."
64. "You know you’re a mom when you understand all of those kid cartoons perfectly well."
65. "On Mother’s Day, remember you’re not only a mom but a chaos-control expert."
IV. Funny Mother's Day Quotes from Celebrity Moms
Celebrity moms know how to keep it real—and hilarious. These funny Mother's Day quotes from famous moms offer honest, witty takes on parenting that every mom can relate to.
66. “Sleep at this point is just a concept, something I'm looking forward to investigating in the future.” — Amy Poehler
67. “There’s something really empowering about going, ‘Hell, I can do this! I can do this all!’ That’s the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just do.” — Kate Winslet
68. "I always say if you aren't yelling at your kids, you're not spending enough time with them." – Reese Witherspoon
69. “Children are like crazy, drunken small people in your house.” — Julie Bowen
70. "‘I don't think so mommy!’ is what my child said after, ‘Can you please pick up the popcorn you threw all over?’" — Anna Faris
71. “All those clichés, those things you hear about having a baby and motherhood—all of them are true. And all of them are the most beautiful things you will ever experience." — Penelope Cruz
72. “Usually the triumph of my day is, you know, everybody making it to the potty.” — Julia Roberts
73. "She taught me that fear is not an option.” — Diane Von Furstenberg, on her mom
74. "Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can, and hold our breath, and hope we've set aside enough money to pay for our kids' therapy.” — Michelle Pfeiffer
75. “Having a baby is just living in the constant unexpected, you never know when you're gonna get crapped on or when you're gonna get a big smile or when that smile immediately turns into hysterics.” — Blake Lively
76. “My mother used to say: The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.” — Rose Nylund from Golden Girls
77. “It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” — Betty White
78. “If I wasn't at work, I just wanted to stay home and party with my little man—and by 'party' I mean, of course, endless rounds of 'Itsy Bitsy Spider.” — Olivia Wilde
79. “Being a mom has made me really tired and so happy.” — Tina Fey
80. "Ah, babies! They're more than just adorable little creatures on whom you can blame your farts." – Tina Fey
81. “Every day when you're raising kids, you feel like you could cry or crack up and just scream ‘This is ridiculous!’ because there's so much nonsense, whether it's what they're saying to you or the fact that there's avocado or poop on every surface.” — Kristen Bell
82. "I've conquered a lot of things ... blood clots in my lungs — twice ... knee and foot surgeries ... winning Grand Slams being down match point ... to name just a few, but I found out by far the hardest is figuring out a stroller!" —Serena Williams
83. “I can be covered in spit-up on a conference call while I'm pumping and that's okay because this is my perfect. It may not be somebody else's, but this is mine." — Kerry Washington
84. "There are no rules in this house; I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.” — Mrs. George from Mean Girls
85. "Motherhood is basically finding activities for children in three-hour pockets of time for the rest of your life." — Mindy Kaling
86. “I didn't fully wrap my head around the fact that there would be a person at the end of it. I read endlessly about pregnancy and what to eat and what not to eat. And then I sort of prepared not at all for the actual baby.” — Ellie Kemper
87. “Parenting Tip: Maybe don't leave Hungry Hungry Hippos on the floor of a dark room.” — Rachel Dratch
88. "Once you're a mom, you're always a mom. It's like riding a bike, you never forget." — Taraji P. Henson
89. “I met my match. She is very demanding, like, I can’t believe I have a boss. When my baby wanna eat, she wanna eat. It’s not like, ‘Oh three minutes?’ No. Give me the milk now.” — Cardi B
90. “It’s the best acting of my life right here, the well-rested woman. It’s my finest role.” — Kerry Washington
91. “A toy Tamagotchi is more communicative than a human baby, OK? Because the toy will at least tell you when it poos.” — Ali Wong
92. “You know how once you have kids you never ever pee by yourself again? At least one of them is always in there with you at all times.” — Jennifer Garner
93. “I used to give my friends who have kids advice all the time, and they would look at me like I had three heads. And then, when I had two, I literally apologized to all my friends.” — Jennifer Lopez
94. “Twelve years later the memories of those nights, of that sleep deprivation, still make me rock back and forth a little bit. You want to torture someone? Hand them an adorable baby they love who doesn't sleep.” — Shonda Rhimes
V. Funny Mother's Day Quotes About Motherhood for 2025
Motherhood is messy, magical, and often hilarious. These funny Mother's Day quotes capture the everyday chaos and love that make being a mom one of life’s greatest—and funniest—journeys.
95. "Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! (And while I have you, quick apologies for ages 13-21.)"
96. "Motherhood. It takes patience, humor, and a lot of wet towelettes."
97. "The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found." — Calvin Trillin
98. "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." — Erma Bombeck
99. "Sometimes I open my mouth and my mother comes out."
100. “Becoming a mom to me means you have accepted that for the next 16 years of your life, you will have a sticky purse.” — Nia Vardalos
101. "Silence is golden. Unless you have kids. Then silence is just suspicious."
102. “Over the years I have learned that motherhood is much like an austere religious order, the joining of which obligates one to relinquish all claims to personal possessions.” — Nancy Stahl
103. “Why don't kids understand that their nap is not for them but for us?” — Alyson Hannigan
104. "I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them." — Phyllis Diller
105. "It’d be cool if my kids could make something I actually want. Like a bottle of wine out of macaroni."
106. “I love to play hide and seek with my kid, but some days my goal is to find a hiding place where he can't find me until after high school.”
107. "Motherhood: Feeding them as a baby and then through most of their twenties."
108. "A mother is the person you can always call to see how long chicken lasts in the fridge."
109. “When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.” — Nora Ephron
110. "If your kids are giving you a headache, follow the directions on the aspirin bottle, especially the part that says, 'keep away from children'.” — Susan Savannah
111. “You know your life has changed when… going to the grocery store by yourself is a vacation.”
112. “When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” — Erma Bombeck
113. “The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.” – Lane Olinghouse
114. "I’ve learned to use meditation and relaxation to handle stress. Just kidding, I’m on my third glass of wine."
VI. Funny Short Mother's Day Quotes for 2025
Sometimes, a quick laugh is all it takes to make Mom’s day. These funny short Mother's Day quotes deliver humor in just a few words—perfect for cards, texts, or social media captions.
115. "Mom: I love you and your super long voicemails."
116. “Maybe it’s just a daughter’s job to piss off her mother.” — Chuck Palahniuk, Diary
117. "The most expensive part of having kids is all the wine you have to drink."
118. “Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe
119. “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” — Rudyard Kipling
120. "Dear Mom, Thank you for keeping all the bad stuff I did from Dad."
121. “If evolution really works, how come Mothers only have two hands?” — Milton Berle
122. “My mother told me a million times not to exaggerate.”
123. "Mom, I love you, even though I’ll never accept your friend request."
124. “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain
125. “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” — Buddy Hackett
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Brighten Her Day with a Laugh — Share the Perfect Funny Quote for Mom!
Mother’s Day doesn’t always need flowers and fancy poems—sometimes, all it takes is a good laugh. These 125 funny quotes remind us that motherhood is beautiful, chaotic, and utterly hilarious. So go ahead, make your mom laugh out loud this year. After all, she’s earned it.
Happy Mother’s Day 2025!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best caption for Mother's Day?
“Blessed to call you mom and blessed to be loved by you.”
“Here's to the one who deserves all the appreciation in the world.”
“Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark.”
“Mom, you're the glue that holds our family together.”
“There's simply no one like you.”
What are funny Mother’s Day quotes about coffee and wine?
Examples: “Nothing says ‘I love you, Mom’ like letting her drink her coffee while it’s hot,” or “Behind every great mom is a bottle of wine.”
What is the best message for Mother's Day?
“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
“A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.”
“Mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.”
“A mother's love is more beautiful than any fresh flower.”
What are the best short funny quotes for Mother’s Day?
Short funny quotes include: “Mom—you were right about everything,” and “World’s best unpaid therapist.”
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