60+ Funny, Cute, and Creative Mother’s Day Instagram Caption Ideas

In the past decade or so, posting motherhood photos or videos to social media has become nearly as time-honored a Mother’s Day tradition as flowers, breakfast in bed, or a handwritten card. The hashtag #MothersDay has 41 million mentions on Instagram, celebrating tons of moms and mother figures around the world. While most moms might prefer a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift or a little extra sleep, a social media post still has the potential to honor, celebrate, and maybe even give mom a laugh this Mother’s Day. To help with your Mother’s Day posts, we put together some cute, creative, and even pop-culture-inspired Mother’s Day Instagram captions to jumpstart your brainstorming this year.

We even asked a social media expert what makes a good caption. Marketing Associate Abi Moseman shared, “When it comes to personal social posts, the most important thing is that the caption feels authentic to you. If one of these resonates with you or feels like a clever quip you’d send your mom friends, it’s probably a good fit!” 

Keep scrolling for over 60 Mother’s Day Instagram captions to find one that fits your post this year—whether celebrating you, your mom, your wife, or other mothers in your life.

Looking for ways to celebrate the moms in your life? Click here to visit our full guide to Mother’s Day! 

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Cute Mother’s Day Instagram Captions

My world begins and ends with you.

I didn’t know I could love like this until I became a mom.

Being your mom is my favorite chapter of life.

Pic with new baby: Mom, established [year].

With pic of kids: Thanks for making me a mom.

A family pic: The one thing in life I’m sure I got right.

With pic of kids: You are my greatest adventure.

Pic of your mom: Everything I know about being a good mom, I learned from you.

Dear Mom, I get it now.

Got it from my mama!

Home is wherever mom is.

Mother’s Day memory haul.

Out of all of the kids in the world, I’m so glad you’re mine.

Out of all of the mamas to choose from, I’m so glad you chose me.

“I’ve loved you since forever.” —Hoda Kotb in I’ve Loved You Since Forever

“Mama, you will always be the very core and heart of me.” —Dolly Parton

Funny Mother’s Day Instagram Captions

Mom of the Year Award goes to… Me!

I deserve a nap and maybe a trophy!

In front of the camera for once.

Tired eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

New mom: Got promoted this year.

Happy Mother’s Day from your favorite child.

Friendly reminder: Call your mom.

With a throwback pic: Dear Mom, this probably would have gotten you arrested today.

You’re the Krazy Glue that keeps our family together.

With a throwback pic: Dear Mom, how did you do it?

“Our mothers always remain the strangest, craziest people we’ve ever met.” —Marguerite Duras

“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” —Mark Twain

“It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” —Betty White

“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” —Tina Fey

Pop-Culture-Inspired Mother’s Day Captions

Copy, ‘Mom’ joy. (A NASA-inspired caption)

Mom = main character energy.

In my Mom era. 

Happy Mother’s Day from The Tortured Parents Department.

My Mother’s Day drop.

You’re not like a regular mom, you’re a cool mom. 

The Lorelai to my Rory; the Kris to my Kim.

Family pic: It started out with a kiss. 

“Remember, I’ll always be here for you. Even if you can’t see me. Because I love you.” —Bluey’s mom Chilli, ‘Sleepytime’

“I will lead you down that road if you lose your way, born to be your protector. Even though I know someday you’re gonna shine on your own I will be your projector” —Beyoncé, Protector

“You know every story, every wound, every memory. Their whole life’s happiness is wrapped up in you… every single second.”—Stepmom

“He didn’t realize that love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark.” —Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

“I know you were on my side even when I was wrong.” —Taylor Swift, The Best Day

“Just remember, that come whatever, I’ll be yours all along.” —Adele, Sweetest Devotion

“We mothers stand still, so our daughters can look back to see how far they’ve come.” —Barbie

Mother’s Day Quotes

“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” —Susan Gale

“A Mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” —Princess Diana

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” —Robert Browning

“If I know what love is, it’s because of you.” —Hermann Hesse

“Some people care too much. I think it’s called love.” —Winnie the Pooh

“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” —Maya Angelou

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” —Cardinal Mermillod

“When someone asks you where you come from, the answer is your mother.” —Anna Quindlen

“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” —Cheryl Lacey Donovan

“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” —Oprah Winfrey

“A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.” ―Amy Tan, The Bonesetter’s Daughter

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” —Elizabeth Stone

“The very fact that you worry about being a good mom means that you already are one.” —Jodi Picoult

“Motherhood is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy.” —Barbara Walters

“The days are long, but the years are short.” —Gretchen Rubin

“Sooner or later, we all quote our mothers.” —Bern Williams

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