Mothers Day is approaching and humor can be a fun and endearing way to express love and appreciation for mothers everywhere. Below is a list of 20 funny quotes about mothers that will bring a smile to your face this Mother’s Day. Whether you are a child looking for a hilarious way to honor your mom or a mom who needs a good laugh, these quotes are for you.
20 Best Funny Mothers Day Quotes
- “As my mom always said, ‘You’d rather have smile lines than frown lines.'” – Cindy Crawford
- “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” – Milton Berle
- “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then, I want to move in with them.” – Phyllis Diller
- “A suburban mother’s role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after.” – Peter De Vries
- “Mothers of teens know why some animals eat their young.” – Anonymous
- “Insanity is hereditary; you get it from your children!” -Sam Levenson
- “The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents.” – John J. Plomp
- “Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.” – Lisa Alther
- “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers” – Rudyard Kipling
- “Parenthood is the passing of a baton, followed by a lifelong disagreement as to who dropped it.” – Robert Brault
- “The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years she served us nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” – Calvin Trillin
- “There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” – Chinese Proverb
- “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” – Buddy Hackett
- “Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.” – Ambrose Bierce
- “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” – Erma Bombeck
- “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” – Mark Twain
- “Motherhood is an experiment in how long your body can function without adequate sleep or nourishment and fueled only on adrenaline, caffeine, and baby smiles.” – Unknown
- “If you can’t say something nice about someone else’s parenting, make a vague online post about it with no specifics.” – Unknown
- “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” – Unknown
- “The phrase ‘working mother’ is redundant.” – Jane Sellman
No matter how you want to celebrate Mothers Day, using these funny quotes can guarantee a hearty laugh and lighten the season. Happy Mothers day to all the amazing mothers out there! Enjoy your special day.