Hilarious Mother’s Day Cards From Kids Saying What’s Really On Their Minds
Remember crafting those Mother's Day cards in class as kids? Those messy little masterpieces would hang on the fridge forever. Especially when they're unintentionally (or intentionally) hilarious, like the kid who started his card with "you smell like cheese" making his mom's morning awkward and funny at the same time.
Kids write the darndest things, and here you'll find the funniest Mother's Day cards ever given on Mother's Day. Dig up your old letters to your mom and see if any of yours compete with these children's comedic genius.
You're My Mom Because I'm Your Kid
Logical, heartless, straight to the point. This kid is the twelve-year-old embodiment of Spock with a sense of humor. In a way, it's oddly sweet. And he might be able to market those tautology mugs.
Printing your message on a mug is a creative idea because then the mom can laugh at it every time she drinks her morning coffee. It's also worth pointing out that this boy understands the difference between "your" and "you're" better than many adults.
When I Grow Up, I Want To Be Like Mommy!
I teacher who received this drawing from a student contacted the parents in concern. As you can see, the drawing clearly depicts the mom working at Home Depot. Really, that's what it depicted, according to an email from the mother.
"I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the blizzard hit," the mother wrote. "I told her we sold out of every single shovel we had, and then I found one more...and that several people were fighting over who would get it." She'll probably have to check her daughter's homework from now on.
This Boy Has Some Theories
This letter is a little long, so here are the important parts: "Mom, I love you so much I really love you no matter what. You are a UFO or what." Perhaps she is, as the mom from earlier was clearly an alien. Look closely, because you might discover a secret code within the letter colors, referencing the impending end times.
The letter continues: "I will be your son no matter what. And mama when I ask for laptop you have to trust me. Ok." He has to post his alien evidence somewhere, okay?
Thanks For Keeping Me Alive
It's the little things that mothers do to improve our lives, like fluffing the couch pillows each morning or preventing our physical bodies from withering away into the endless bliss of death. Brendan gets it. He thanked his mom for feeding him to keep him alive on Mother's Day.
Next year's Mother's Day card will be "Thank you for paying rent so I don't freeze to death." And the year after, "Thank you for birthing me so that I exist to write you this card."
I'd Punch Another Mom For You
Gotta love kid logic--this message is sweet in a "you shouldn't say that" way. Perhaps the mom responded, "Thanks, if I had another daughter I'd punch her in the face too." Come to think of it, that would probably be worse.
This Mother's Day card is definitely fridge worthy. It has the perfect balance of d'awww and "oh no," like a finely flavored curry. And like a side of wine, this card will only grow funnier with age.
Advised No To Give This To Mom
Here's one that could have been malicious, but the dad who posted it said his son wasn't being malicious at all. He simply exhibits a dark sense of humor. Even better is the teacher's note on it: "Made this in Art Class--partially done. *Advised not to give this to mom :("
Looks like the teacher has mom's back, but her son has the ice cream art project. Also--partially done? It can't get anymore finalized than "I don't like you."
Thanks For Not Packaging Me In A Box
This card may be hard to read because its artistic style seems to pull from Piet Mondrian. It says, "Mom thank u 4 not leaving me in a box somewhere." The Mother's Day card was drawn by a six-year-old and posted on Reddit (by the uncle; the kid didn't post it to Reddit).
Not packaging your six-year-old might seem like common sense to most, but honestly, this restraint could reflect the soul-sucking work mothers go through for their child. It's a beautiful and charming card nonetheless.
Repurposing Other Cards
Some greeting cards are perfect, save for a couple of words. Most of us don't dare to cross anything out on such a nicely thought out card, but some are willing to make this bold step.
Sure, this card is a little messier now - but it gets the message across all the same.
Hitting Close To Home
Even the most patient parent will probably admit that there are times in the parenting journey when they have some pretty uncharitable thoughts toward their kids.
Well, this card may be slightly dark, but all it's really doing is acknowledging that even loving relationships may carry a slight death wish.
Healthy Sense Of Self Worth
Mother's Day is supposed to be all about mom, so it's a bold move to make your mother's day card all about yourself.
That said, maybe mom will see that she's raised a kid with a good (and possibly over-inflated) sense of self-worth, which is its own kind of win.
Special Request
A dad asked his kid to put together a nice note or card for Mother's Day, and this was the result.
Mother's Day is supposed to be a special day, but sometimes it's just a normal day - and normal days often involve requests for pizza.
Groan...
We hear a lot about dad jokes, but the concept of "mom jokes" being a genre is basically unheard of.
With that in mind, the only jokes we have on Mother's Day are dad jokes. Mom can either get on board, or come up with some better puns.
Didn't Mean To Make You Cry
This is the perfect card for any Freddie Mercury fan, and it isn't even specific to Mother's Day as it can be used for any event with a "Mama" tie-in.
Adding to its versatility is the fact that it says nothing else. Will it be followed up with the next lines in the song or something else? It's entirely up to the sender.
Playing The Long Game
One could argue that the practice of buying the wrong card, then awkwardly making it fit the occasion, makes for more memorable holidays.
In this case, a "happy engagement" card really traces the long and winding road between parental engagement and this particular Mother's Day.
Not Bad!
If you're in the top two of anything, it's bound to make you feel special - unless, of course, that category only has room for two people.
Being one of the top two moms of all time is quite an honor. Being one of the top two parents of a given child is...well, I guess it's not nothing.
Always Sign Last
The next time someone passes a card around to be signed, don't just sign it. Instead, scheme a way to be the last one to sign it.
Why? Well, if you're part of a group that lies to outdo each other, it's a great chance to get the last word in.
(She Was Fine)
This was made when this girl's mom was dealing with a rough case of covid. Fortunately, she recovered from the illness and saved this note for posterity.
It's never fun to be sick on your special day, but notes like this are a reminder that things could always be worse.
Mixed Messages
This kid made their mom a pretty nice card, all things considered. It's recognizable as an ice cream cone, and it's been well assembled.
The messaging could use a bit of work, but that's a problem for next year's Mother's Day.
You Sure About That?
Here's a straightforward card that was clearly put in the wrong section of the store.
Creative types will see all sorts of possibilities here, though - just cross out "man" and write in the name of your favorite fictitious beast.
Fact-Check That One
Asking a toddler to fill out an information sheet about either of their parents is just asking for trouble. Given the potential for mischief, this one isn't too bad.
Obviously this kid's mom isn't three years old, but these are just details that can be corrected later.
That's Unconditional
Do kids only love their parents when they get presents? Honestly, in many cases, the answer is probably yes.
Of course, kids who truly love their parents will make sure to parse just how expansive their love truly is.
Tough Break
A Redditor uncovered an old Mother's Day card they wrote for their mom, and it had this message in it.
On one hand, a "happy Mother's Day" card including an apology (about the recipient's hubby, no less) is a bit odd, but candor can be a good thing.
A Pointed Message
There's nothing like giving someone a card that's full of flattery, but editing the message just slightly.
A quick read would make this seem like just any other card, but a second look reveals that while the recipient may be card-worthy, they're certainly not pride-worthy.
Ernied That One
Is Bert really a Mother's Day icon? Is it worth including Bert just to work his name into a pun about birth?
I'll leave that to more discerning minds, but the simple art, silly pun, and doily presentation make this one a memorable Mother's Day card.
That's A Lot Of Love
For the non-sports fans out there, Seattle really loves its NFL team. Like, they love the Seahawks so much that their crowd noise triggers earthquake sensors.
With that in mind, this mom should feel flattered, even if she doesn't have 70,000 fans screaming at once.
Ruff Mother's Day
Are dog moms still moms? Well, yeah, of course they are. Should they get Mother's Day cards? Sure, why not!
Should those cards be written from a first-person dog perspective? Well, you're starting to lose me a bit with that one, but sure.
True Words
Kids are often incapable of seeing their parents for anything other than their domestic accomplishments, so to this kid, mom is mostly just good at baking.
Well, she's also good at being annoying. That counts as an outside interest, right?
Spelling Not A Strong Suit
There's a difference between telling someone that they're your angel versus your angle, but this mom probably guessed what her husband meant with this message.
If she is an angle, though, there's only one type she could be - a right angle.
You Go Mom!
Everyone needs a little confidence boost from time to time, and most parents will tell you that kids aren't exactly the ones to provide this.
At the same time, some kids totally get it - and this mom's daughter wants her mom to know that she could totally rock mom jeans.
Not Really Wrong
This isn't technically a Mother's Day card - it's some kind of generic card for a mother figure in anyone's life. That said, there's no reason it can't be repurposed.
Telling your mom that they've been like a mom to you is just the right kind of weird, baffling thing to say on her special day.
