On her special day, your mom deserves a special greeting from you. It is truly the thought that counts; take the time to write a thoughtful message for her on her birthday. Then get out a nice pen and write it in your own handwriting. It is often easier to share affection when writing than talking, so use the opportunity to write a message that expresses the positive sentiments you may never work up the courage to say out loud to your mom.
Purpose
By writing your own birthday message to your mom, you are conveying to her how important she is to you. You are communicating that she is worth the time and effort it takes to get a card and write a message by hand. And unlike electronic communication or even a phone call, a written note is something she can hold on to and pull out to read over and over again if she chooses.
Features
Make your message to your mom sincere and personal. Let her know how much she means to you. Tell your mom why she is special, advises Real Simple magazine, focusing on her best qualities. For example, you might write, "I'm blessed to have such a caring and supportive mom." Or "Thanks for always making time to listen to me." Use a birthday card as an opportunity to let your mom know why you appreciate her and to thank her for being who she is.
Birthday cards commonly contain wishes or hopes for the year ahead. In your mom's birthday card, you can express your hopes for her future. It could be general good wishes for things like joy or success, but you can personalize it by mentioning an upcoming trip, a promotion or award received, her job search, or any other thing that is particularly important at the time.
Voice
Voice is a reflection of the writer's personality, according to the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. Voice comes through in the degree of formality you use, the words you select and the way you put them together. Let your quirks, your feelings and your unique way of communicating emerge. Generally, choose short, strong words rather than three and four syllable words. It may help to say a sentence out loud before you write in on the card, the University of Richmond Writing Center recommends.
Time Frame
Avoid apologizing for lateness. If you don't think you can get the card to your mom exactly on her birthday, then send it ahead---but make it clear that you know you are early so she doesn't think you've gotten the date wrong.
Consideration
Don't copy someone else's words and try to pass them off as your own. If you are at a loss for words, try referring to an existing poem or note as a starting point but modify it in order to make it personal and to make is say exactly what you are thinking or feeling.
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