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Every year on our sons’ birthdays, we struggle to put into words how much we love them. There is so much a mother wishes to say about her wonderful son and birthday wishes are a great way to include some of these feelings. I know I have so much to tell my own son and have a hard time writing it out sometimes.

In searching for the perfect thing to say to my own son on his birthday, I’ve drafted and researched all of the perfect things I want to say to him. I thought I would share with any other moms who are searching for the right thing to say to their son on his birthday.

How to Use These Birthday Wishes

You can copy and paste or edit any of these wishes to make your own special one. Every mother has a unique relationship with her son and you will probably want to tweak these messages to make them fit what you want to say to your son.

You can use these in a birthday card, on a social media post, in a letter, in a birthday text, or as a script to say over the phone. Use these in any way that you want to say “happy birthday, son”.

Birthday Quotes and Text for Mom to Use to Wish Her Son a Happy Birthday

Here is a list of the best heartfelt birthday wishes for a son from his mom. We hope these messages inspire you and help you find the perfect thing to say to your son on your son’s birthday. Feel free to copy and paste these or change them to fit your needs.

Quotes for Sons on Their Birthday

1. “My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed.” – Proverbs 23:15 (NIV)
2. “You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes.” – Wally Schirra
3. “I may not be perfect, but when I look at my son I know that I got something in my life perfectly right.” – Unknown
4. “There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.” – Washington Irving
5. “No matter how much I tell my son I love him, I always love him more than that.” – Unknown
6. “I live for my sons. I would be lost without them.” – Princess Diana
7. “Heaven on Earth is looking at my little boy.” – Jenny McCarthy
8. “And she loved a little boy very, very much — even more than she loved herself.” – Shel Silverstein
9. “Don’t just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith
10. “Sometimes when I need a miracle, I look into my son’s eyes, and realize I’ve already created one.” – Unknown
11. “Today you are You; that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” – Dr. Seuss
12. “My wild, wild son, run free. Ooh, you’ll know it when you’re where you’re supposed to be.” – Armin van Buren and Sam Martin
13. “From the moment I held my son, my heart was his.” – Unknown
14. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. -Chili Davis
15. No wise man ever wished to be younger. – Jonathan Swift

Short, Heartfelt Birthday Greetings for Sons From Their Mother

16. My son, I am so proud of the man you have become. I am grateful for all that you are and all that you will be. I hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are.
17. “You are the light in my life, my son. You fill my days with happiness and my heart with love. I hope your birthday is as special as you are to me.”
18. Happy birthday to my amazing son! You make me laugh, you make me proud, you make me happy…you make my life complete. I love you!
19. Happy birthday to the best son! You make me so proud, and I feel so blessed to be your mother. I hope you have a wonderful day, and I can’t wait to celebrate with you. I love you so much!
20. Dear Son, I hope this birthday is as wonderful as you are. You deserve all the good things life has to offer on your special day. I love you so much. Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom
21. Son, I didn’t know what unconditional love was until the day I met you. Love you forever and always! Happy birthday!
22. Thank you for being a gift to me every day. I love you more than you’ll ever know. Happy Birthday!
23. On your birthday, I want to thank you for all the ways you’ve made my life better. But mostly, I just want to thank you for being my son.
24. Wishing you a birthday that’s out of this world! You are amazing, talented, and the thing a mother’s dreams are made of.
25. From a little baby to an old man, I’ve loved you more each year. Happy birthday!
26. Every day I am grateful for the gift of you, my son. You are kind, caring, and so much fun. I cherish every moment we have together. Wishing you an amazing birthday.
27. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, my son. You are the best part of me. Wishing you a birthday that’s as wonderful as you are.
28. Happy birthday to the most special boy in my life! You are everything I could have ever hoped for in a son, and more. I love you so much.
29. My dear son, I am so grateful for you. You brighten every day and make me so proud. Happy Birthday!

Easy, One-Sentence Birthday Text Messages for Son From Mom

30. Hope all of your birthday wishes come true!
31. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!
32. May your birthday be as wonderful as you are.
33. I hope you have a day that’s as special as you are!
34. Wishing you a birthday that’s out of this world!
35. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
36. May your birthday be as special as you.
37. Happy birthday to a great son and even better man!
38. Another adventure filled year awaits you, enjoy it to the fullest!
39. May your birthday be the beginning of a great year ahead.
40. Thinking of you on your birthday and wishing you all the best!
41. Sending you lots of love on your birthday!
42. Wishing you a wonderful birthday!
43. Wishing you all the best on this special day!
44. Hoping you take this special day to celebrate my favorite person, YOU!
45. Happy birthday to my awesome son!
46. The sun is rising just for you on this special day, happy birthday!
47. I hope you have the most wonderful day today, Happy Birthday!
48. Happiest birthday to a great man who I am proud to call my son!
49. It may be your birthday, but you are a gift to me.

General Birthday Wishes for Sons From Their Mom

50. To my son, never forget that I love you. Life is filled with hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Be the man I know you can be.
51. Best wishes and abundant blessings to my son on his birthday today. May God bless you with the best of all things. Happy Birthday!
52. My dearest son, on this special day I want you to know how much happiness you have brought into my life. Every time I see your smile, it lights up my world. I am so proud of the man you have become and I cherish every moment we spend together. I am grateful for all the joy you have brought into my life and I look forward to sharing many more happy moments together. On this day, I wish you all the best in everything you do and I pray that all your dreams and aspirations come true. May you always find happiness in whatever you do. Happy birthday! I love you from the bottom of my heart.
53. The best gift I have ever gotten was hearing your voice for the first time. The day you were born was when my life truly started. Every year on your birthday I’m reminded of the miracle of your life and the true gift that you are. Happy Birthday!
54. Happy birthday, my sweet boy. I hope that this year brings you lots of laughter, love, and happiness. I love you more than words could ever say.
55. Happy birthday, my son! I want you to know that I love you unconditionally and that I am so proud of the young man you have become. You have such a kind heart and a sweet disposition, and I know that you will use those gifts to make the world a better place. I am grateful to be your mother, and I cherish this special bond that we share. I hope that your birthday is as wonderful as you are and that it is just the beginning of a happy, healthy and prosperous year for you. All my love, always. Mom.
56. I’m so happy you were born! You’ve grown into such a kind, caring young man, and I’m so proud of the person you’ve become. I hope this year brings you all the joy, happiness and success you deserve. Happy birthday, son! I love you to the moon and back!
57. Happy birthday, son! I can’t believe you’re another year older already. It feels like just yesterday you were born. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? I guess that means you must be having a lot of fun, because the years are just whizzing by. I’m so glad I get to be your mom. You make me laugh every day and bring so much joy into my life. I hope you have a birthday that’s as wonderful as you are, my boy. I love you more than anything in the world. Have the best day ever!
58. A mother’s love for her son is unlike any other. It is a bond that is forged from the moment they meet and it lasts a lifetime. On your birthday, I want you to know that you are the light of my life and the reason for my happiness. You are my son and I love you with all my heart. I am so proud of the man you have become and I am blessed to be able to call you my son. I hope that your birthday is as special as you are to me. I love you always, my son. Happy birthday!
59. Happy birthday to the best son in the world! You make me so proud, and I feel blessed every day to be your mom. You have grown into such an amazing young man, and I know that the best is yet to come. I cherish our moments together, and I am so grateful for everything you add to my life. You are my sunshine, and I love you more than you could ever possibly know. Wishing you all the happiness in the world on your special day. Enjoy it to the fullest!
60. Happy birthday, son! I hope this year is full of laughter, love and all the good things in life. You deserve nothing but the best, and I know you’ll achieve great things. I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished. Keep up the good work! And don’t forget to have some fun along the way. I love you always, Mom.
61. The day you were born was one of the most important days of my life. I love looking back at all of the memories we have together and celebrating you each year. Happy Birthday!

Birthday Messages for Young Son From Mom

62. My dear son, every year your birthday leaves me so conflicted. I don’t want you to grow older, but I love watching you grow. I’m so excited to meet the man you are becoming, but so sad to watch you leave behind the little boy that I know. So if on your birthday, I smile and cry, you’ll know why. I love you so much, Mom.
63. As I look at you sleeping so peacefully, I can’t help but reflect on how much you’ve grown in just a year. It seems like only yesterday you were a tiny baby, and now you’re a rowdy toddler who is constantly on the move. I can barely keep up with you! It seems like only yesterday you were born, and yet it feels like you’ve been a part of our lives forever. I can’t imagine life without you. You bring so much joy to our family, and I am so grateful to be your mom.
64. Happy birthday, my sweet boy! It seems like only yesterday you were born, and now you’re already one year old. It has been such a joy to watch you grow and learn over the past year. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll do in the year ahead. I hope that your second year is even better than your first. I love you so much, and I am grateful for every day we get to spend together. Happy birthday!
65. I can’t believe my baby boy is 10 years old today! It seems like only yesterday you was born. I remember the day so clearly. I was so excited and scared all at the same time. I couldn’t believe I was responsible for this amazing, tiny human being. But from the moment I saw you, I knew I loved you. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. You are smart, kind, and strong. I know you are going to accomplish great things. I am so blessed to be your mom. I hope that this year brings you everything you wish for. Happy birthday, my sweet boy! I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
66. Happy birthday to my little prince! I hope this year is as special as you are to me. You bring joy to my every day and I am so grateful to be your mom. I love you more than you could ever possibly know. Enjoy your special day!
67. Son, your father and I are so proud of your hard work, compassion, and kind soul. You have an amazing future ahead of you and we can’t wait to see what you do this year. Have a great birthday, Mom.
68. Happy birthday, my sweet boy! It seems like only yesterday you were born, and now you are already four years old. Time really does fly! I am so grateful to be your mom, and I am so proud of the little man you are becoming. You are kind and caring, full of energy and life. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you will do in the years ahead. I hope that this year brings you all the joy and happiness your little heart can hold. I love you so much! Happy birthday!
69. Happy birthday, my sweet boy! I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. You are kind and caring, and you always think of others. I know that you will achieve great things in your life. I am so lucky to be your mom, and I cherish every moment we spend together. I hope that this year brings you lots of happiness, good health, and all of your dreams come true. Happy birthday, my gorgeous boy! I love you so much!

Happy Birthday Wishes for Older Son From Mom

70. My son, today is your birthday. As I look at you, I can’t help but reflect on how amazing you have become. It feels like only yesterday you were born, and now you are a man. It has been such a joy to watch you grow and learn. You have always had a kind heart and an inquisitive mind. You are always looking for ways to make the world a better place. I am so proud of the man you have become and I am so blessed to be your mother. I hope that this year brings you all the happiness your heart can hold. I love you, my sweet son. Happy birthday!
71. My dearest son, on this special day I want to tell you just how much you mean to me. You are the light of my life. The happiest moments of my life have been spent watching you learn and grow. I am so proud of the young man you have become and I know that the future holds great things for you. On this birthday, I want to thank you for all the joy you have brought into my life. I love you more than words can say and I look forward to many more happy years together.
72. The best thing about having a grown son is that you can still see a bit of the boy you loved so much in the man he has become. I am so proud of the man you have become and I know that you will continue to achieve great things in your life. I am grateful to be able to call you my son and my best friend. I hope you have a birthday that is as wonderful as you are, my son. I love you always.
73. Happy birthday, my son! I can hardly believe that another year has gone by so quickly. It seems like only yesterday you were born, and now you’re all grown up. I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, and I know that you’ll continue to accomplish great things in the years to come. I cherish each and every moment we spend together, and I look forward to many more happy memories in the years ahead. Wishing you all the best on your special day!
74. My son, I hope you have a wonderful birthday that is as special as you are. You’ve grown so much in the past year, and I’m so proud of the man you’ve become. I hope this next year is even better than the last, and that you get to experience all the joys life has to offer. Happy birthday, my sweet boy. I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
75. My dear son, I hope you have a good time on your birthday. You are the joy of my life and I love you very much. I pray that all of your dreams and aspirations come true. May you always be happy and healthy. I am so proud of the man you have become and I am grateful to be able to call you my son. I hope that this year is even better than the last and that you are able to accomplish everything you set your mind to. I love you now and forever. Happy birthday!
76. Son, you are a great son and an even better father and husband. Watching you grow into the wonderful man you have become brings me so much joy. I am so proud of who you are. Wishing you the happiest birthday! Love, Mom.
77. As I see you now, all grown up and with a family of your own, it is hard to believe that it has been so many years since you were born. It seems like only yesterday that I was holding you in my arms for the first time, marveling at your tiny perfection. And yet, here we are, celebrating another birthday together. As you embark on another year of life, my hope for you is that you will find happiness in all that you do. May your days be filled with laughter and your nights full of peaceful sleep. I am so proud of the man you have become and I cherish each and every moment that we get to spend together. Happy birthday, my son. I love you more than words could ever say.

Funny Birthday Wishes

78. Dear (son’s name), I love you like a fat kid loves birthday cake! Mom
79. Happy Birthday to a son who is smart, funny, and good-looking. With lots of love from your Mom (who you inherited all your best qualities from).
80. What goes up but never comes down? Your age.
81. Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. – Jack Benny
82. Age is not important unless you’re a cheese. – Helen Hayes
83. How does NASA organize a birthday party? They planet.
84. I smile because you are my son… I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!
85. Happy Birthday to a son who is strong, handsome, and intelligent… just like his mother.
86. I spent all day searching the internet for the perfect birthday message for you. Then I gave up. Happy Birthday!
87. What did the buffalo say when his son grew up and left home? “Bison!” Happy Birthday!
88. Happy birthday! Congratulations on having the best parents around! Love, Mom.
89. To the best son with the best mother, happy birthday!
90. Someone once said, “Forget about your past, you cannot change it.”. I say “Forget about your present, I didn’t get you one!”.
91. Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!
92. You’re not one year older, you’re one year better.
93. Happy Birthday from the most amazing person you know.

Long Distance Birthday Wishes for Your Son

94. We might be many miles apart, but you are right here in my heart. Happiest birthday wishes, Mom.
95. It doesn’t matter how far away you are, my love for you could wrap around the whole world! Wishing you the most amazing birthday!
96. My heart is with you on your birthday, my son. I hope you have a wonderful day!
97. I wish I could be there to celebrate your birthday with you, but know that I am sending you all my love. Have a great day!
98. Even though we are apart, you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Have a wonderful birthday!
99. Wishing you all the happiness your birthday can hold! I love you, Mom.
100. Wish I could be there to give you a big birthday hug! Have the best day, my dear son!
101. Sending you lots of birthday love today! Hoping you have a fantastic day!

Sending Your Son the Perfect Birthday Message

Hopefully you’ve found some inspiration on writing the perfect birthday message for your son. Whether he is young or grown, near or far. Your words will be special to him no matter where he is or how old he is turning. 

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