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60+ Birthday Wishes from Mother to Son

Need help writing a loving mother to son birthday message? These stunning birthday wishes for a boy from his mom will help you convey all your feelings in just a few words!

We’ve got hilariously fun birthday messages plus plenty of heartfelt ideas to send your love on this special day. 

Mom and son

These a mixture of messages here that work for a range of ages – whether you are wishing your boy a happy first birthday or sending your love to an adult son. 

You may also like these first birthday messages for a baby boy.

Birthday quotes from mom to son

To get started here are some famous and relatable quotes for a birthday message to your son. These come from books and well-known public figures. 

  • Don’t you ever grow up, just stay this little. — Taylor Swift
  • Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better.― Sanhita Baruah
  • Today and every day, I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
  • I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be. — Robert Munsch
  • When I was one, I had just begun. — A.A. Milne
  • Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you. — Dr. Seuss
  • All children, except one, grow up. — Peter Pan
  • A baby is born with a need to be loved and never outgrows it. – Frank A. Clark
  • Little boys should never be sent to bed. They always wake up a day older. — Peter Pan
  • Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded. — Jess Lair
  • Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. — Charles R. Swindoll
  • Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility. — Kate Douglas Wiggin
  • Son, you will outgrow my lap, but never my heart. — Unknown
  • Sons are the anchors of a mother’s life. — Sophocles

Birthday messages from mom to son

If you need a simple birthday message for your boy then try these happy and sweet quotes. They can also be used as captions for your social media posts. 

Happy birthday son-shine. 

  • May your birthday be filled with the same joy and love you bring into our lives every day.
  • Wishing you a birthday as amazing as you are, my son. Your kindness and courage make me proud every day.
  • You’ve grown so much, but you’ll always be my little boy. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, son! May your year ahead be as bright as your smile.
  • Wishing you endless love and endless joy, today and always. Happy Birthday!
  • With every passing year, you amaze me more and more. Happy Birthday, incredible son!
  • May your day be as delightful as the joy you’ve given me. Happy Birthday, son!
  • May your birthday be the start of a year filled with good luck, good health, and much happiness.
  • Time flies, but my love for you remains unchanged. Have the happiest of birthdays, son!
  • You’ve always been a beacon of light for us, guiding us through life. Happy Birthday, son!
  • You make the world a better place just by being you. Happy Birthday!
  • May your special day be filled with love from family and friends, and joy in all you do.
  • Today is a celebration not just because it’s your birthday, but also because you are a wonderful son.
  • Happy Birthday to the young man who keeps surprising us with his wisdom and maturity.
  • On your birthday, son, I wish you endless happiness. May your life be filled with love, opportunities, and prosperity.
  • Wishing you a Happy Birthday doesn’t seem enough for the joy and happiness you’ve brought into our lives.
  • May your birthday be as awesome as the day you were born; unforgettable and full of promise.
    May your day be as bright as the first smile you ever gave me. Happy Birthday, my love!
  • Another year older, another year of you making me proud to be your mom. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, my little superhero! No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my courageous one.
  • On your birthday, I just want to remind you that you are special, not only to me but to everyone who knows you.
  • May all your dreams take flight today, my son. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, my love. You are my sun on the cloudiest days.
  • Today is the day we celebrate you, but know that I celebrate you in my heart every day. Happy Birthday, my dear son.
  • Happy Birthday! Here’s to a year of fantastic opportunities and bold adventures!
  • A year older, a year wiser, but forever my son. Happy Birthday!
  • You’re the reason I smile every day. Happy Birthday, my wonderful son!
  • May your birthday cake be sweet, but not as sweet as our memories together. Happy Birthday!
  • Today, I wish you courage, wisdom, and joy. As your mom, I’m so proud of who you’ve become.
  • May your life be as vibrant as the rainbows and as beautiful as the stars. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, my treasure. May you have an extraordinary day filled with everything you love.
  • You make my world complete, and today we celebrate you. Happy Birthday!
    As you grow older, may you only grow stronger, wiser, and more loved. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, my heartbeat. From the first moment to this very day, you’ve filled my life with love.
  • Wishing you a future filled with wisdom and love on your special day. Happy Birthday!
  • You are my first love and forever hero. Happy Birthday, my son!
  • Happy Birthday to my brave, kind, and loving son. You make every day a gift.
  • Happy Birthday, my incredible son. Your journey so far makes me proud, and I can’t wait to see where you go from here.
  • As you celebrate your birthday, know that you have enriched our lives in countless ways.
  • On this special day, I just want to say: You are the son every parent would wish for. Happy Birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, son! Celebrate today and know that you are loved more than words can express.
  • May your birthday be a doorway to a future filled with dreams come true.
  • Today is a celebration of you, the joy you bring, and the wonderful son you are. Happy Birthday!
  • My dear son, may your birthday bring as much happiness to you as you’ve brought to me.
  • May your birthday be filled with the same wonder and delight that you’ve brought into my life.
  • You’re not just my son, you’re my life lesson, my pride, and my future. Happy Birthday!
  • Your birthday marks another year of us making wonderful memories together. Can’t wait for the years ahead!

Sweet birthday messages from mama to son

These are some more emotional and sweet birthday messages you could send to your little boy. 

Birthday message from mom to son
  • I haven’t stopped smiling since the day you were born. Happy birthday to my ray of light.
  • When I look at you, I see a dream realised. You’re everything I hoped for in a son and I hope that I’m everything you wish for in a parent. Happy birthday, to my heartbeat outside my body.
  • As your mother, I know you’ve always looked up to me. But now as you mature into fatherhood, the tables have turned. It’s such a joy and privilege watching you raise your children. Happy birthday to the greatest dad and son!
  • Today, I hope you take the time to reflect on how much you mean to us as a family. Your presence impacts us all and we’re so grateful to have you in our lives. Happy birthday, son.
  • You’re the most wonderful gift that I’ve ever received. Happy birthday to the person who made me a parent. I love you!
  • Spiderman, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor were all little boys like you a long time ago. But you’re already our superhero. Happy birthday!
  • To the most handsome son, every year you getter kinder, smarter, funnier, and just all round even more awesome. Happy birthday to an amazing son!
  • Happy birthday to our precious little boy. Thank you for coming into our lives!
  • To the most handsome son, every year you getter kinder, smarter, funnier, and just all round even more awesome. Happy birthday to an amazing son!
  •  Every birthday we think back to all the amazing memories we’ve created together. And we can’t wait to make millions more with you. Happy birthday our sweet boy! 
  • A BIG boy like you deserves a BIG birthday, BIG balloons and a BIG cake! Happy birthday our darling boy!

Birthday wishes for your little boy 

For a younger son – such as a baby’s first birthday or a toddler birthday – then these sweet quotes about your little boy are perfect to use in your birthday wishes. 

  • The world got brighter the day you were born. 
  • You’re the greatest gift I could ever ask for.
  • We’re going to party like it’s your birthday! Happy birthday baby boy! 
  • You will always be my baby boy! 
  • Today and every day, I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
  • You are my sunshine, my only sunshine! Happy birthday my darling boy. 
  • When you were born, I thought I couldn’t possibly love you any more than I did in that moment. But I was so wrong, because I’ve loved you more and more every single day since then.
  • Happy Birthday to the little man who has filled our lives with joy and laughter! May your day be filled with love and lots of fun.
  • Wishing a very special birthday to the most adorable little guy! May your day be as sweet and joyful as your smile.
Birthday messages from mom to son

Vicky Smith is a mother of two daughters and a journalist. She has been writing and vlogging about parenting for over five years.