Tips for What to Write to Your Mom on Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a special day celebrating the person in your life who not only gave you life, but protected and nurtured you into adulthood. The first thing you need to remember when you write something in a Mother's Day card is that you owe your mom a lot. As a holiday that centers specifically around your mother, this is the time to think back on all the things she's done for you that she didn't have to. Picking a few of these things and thanking your mother for them shouldn't be too difficult and she'll be impressed that you remembered it and are still grateful for it. Don't remind her that you're glad she cooked for you, but do tell her that you realize, now, how much time she put into organizing parties, sleep-overs, camp-outs, celebration parties after a sports victory, etc. While you may feel a little awkward reminding your mom that you were a kid once, she's guaranteed to love it because in her eyes, you're still her child, and she's probably spent some time being nostalgic about those moments even if you haven't. Make your comments personal, something that you know she'll relate to and don't be embarrassed to tell her that you love her in a simple and straightforward manner. Honesty is the best policy. If you're not a poet, then don't try to be a poet. Chances are she's going to know if you're not artistically inclined.

Last thing. If you make her cry because of what you've written in her card, don't freak out. You've either done something very good . . . or very bad, and if you're being honest and mention somewhere in the card how much you love her and appreciate her, then chances are the tears are happy tears at what a diligent and special daughter or son you are.

Happy writing!