A son is one of the sweetest gifts that life can bring, but it can be hard to figure out what to write him on his birthday. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 120 birthday wishes for your son. It’s important to show your son how much you value his presence in your life, and one of the best ways to do so is with a thoughtful birthday message. While there are many different ways to convey your feelings, the best messages have one thing in common, they show him just how much he means to you.
List of Birthdays Wishes for your Son
1. I hope that you always look ahead in life with a smile on your face and look back with fondness in your heart. I wish you endless joy in life on your birthday, and may it be filled with wonder and delight this year.
2. I am grateful every day that you came into my world. Your smiles and laughter are a balm to my heart. You have brought nothing but happiness into my life. Happy birthday, son!
3. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to feel such an all-encompassing love. You fill my days with warmth, wonder, and joy. I hope your birthday is filled with the same.
4. When times are tough, all it takes are thoughts of you to pull me through. Your hugs and kisses nourish my soul, and I’m so grateful that I have a son as precious as you.
5. When you were born, I couldn’t even fathom how much you’d come to mean to me. You are my everything. May your special day be filled with untold splendor. Happy birthday!
6. I hope that this year your birthday is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey that will lead you to an even more amazing future. Remember always to continue to wish and dream.
7. If I look back at everything I’ve done in life, you’re easily the best thing I’ve ever created. It’s honestly a miracle that I was able to have a son as delightful and genuine as you.
8. I have such sweet memories of you as a child, but I have faith that your future will hold even sweeter ones. I hope your cake is half as sweet as you are. Happy birthday, son!
9. This year on your birthday I am so grateful that you’ve grown into such a bright and capable young man. It is such a comfort to know that whatever life throws your way you will always be able to handle it.
10. On your birthday I wish that I could stop time. Not only to keep you with me forever but so that I can stop feeling so old! Happy birthday to my son who at least makes me feel young at heart.
11. My joy in having you as my son is something that can’t be measured. It can only be felt through lots of hugs, kisses, and adoration. I’m so happy I was blessed with a son as astounding as you.
12. Since the day you were born you have brought nothing but meaning and joy into my life. You are a fantastic son, and I feel so fortunate to be your parent. Happy birthday!
13. Know that whatever you choose to do in life I will forever be proud of you. I am especially proud this year on your birthday that you are becoming a smart, kind, and thoughtful young man.
14. Being a parent is never an easy task, but loving a son as precious as you are is never difficult. You bring endless wonder and love into my life. Happy birthday my son!
15. Know that when I scold you, it’s only because I care, and when I hug you, it’s always because I love you to pieces. I wish for only the best in life for you, and may your birthday be filled with lots of presents and laughter.
16. I hope you always head in the direction of success, my son, and whether it be in life or love, I hope that all your dreams and ambitions come true. Happy birthday!
17. When you were conceived, I couldn’t imagine how on earth I would manage being a parent. Now I can’t imagine not being one. It’s all because I have a son as remarkable as you.
19. It’s a fantastic feeling to have a son as excellent as you. Nothing brings me more joy than to be able to smother you with love, but the best feeling in the world is when you return that love.
20. Every single day since the day you came into my life you’ve done nothing but amaze me. I’m so glad that I have a son who is not only charming but perfection as well.
21. This year I want you to know that my world is better with you in it. I could never have known how wonderful it would be to be a parent. A son like you is what every parent dreams of.
22. My love for you has always been free, but it’s my pride and trust that you’ve really earned over the years. I am unbelievably proud of the young man you’ve turned into.
24. When you were a baby, you screamed at me, when you were a teen you hardly spoke, but now that you’re a grown man your words are so very priceless to me. Here are some words for your birthday that I sincerely mean: I love you.
25. Even when you are too old for a room in our house, there will always be room for you in our hearts. You will never be too old for our love and support. Happy birthday to our outstanding son!
26. If your birthday is only half as great as you, it will be the greatest celebration of the year. No one deserves it more than you. May your special day be filled with tons of cake and presents.
27. No matter what direction you take in life, I will always send you the best of wishes. I hope that this year your birthday is filled with everything you could possibly want. Happy birthday, son!
28. Always remember that whenever life gets too difficult for you that you can still turn to your parents. Hugs and advice will always be free from us. They might be the only things that are!
29. I hope that all your future birthdays are just as memorable as you are, my son. They should be because your loving parents intend on being there for every single one of them.
30. I look back with so much fondness and joy on all the time I’ve been blessed with you in my life. I can only hope that when you’re older, you’ll do the same. Happy birthday to my precious son!
31. I hope all your tomorrows will be filled with everything good life has to offer because having a son as wonderful and charming as you has enriched my life in so many ways.
32. You have such a rare gift in life: you make it so easy to love you. Happy birthday to my mischievous, darling, and absolutely adorable son. May you be healthy and happy on your special day.
33. As a parent, it’s my job to cherish all the special moments I get to share with you. Having a son as marvelous as you just makes it so easy. Happy birthday!
34. When you were little, I used to be your hero, but now you’ve become mine. I can’t believe how much you’ve grown in the last few years. You’ve become an intelligent, strong, and brave young man whom I look up to.
35. Every year your birthday is a pleasant reminder of how happy we were when you were born. You have brought so much happiness into our lives, and we are eternally thankful. No parents could be more proud of their son than we are of you.
36. I used to be the one training you to use the potty, but now you are the one training me to be a better parent. Just so you know I am completely fine with this reversal!
37. Whenever you feel cold and alone in life, just call me, and my hugs will keep you warm. May you feel nothing but everlasting affection and endless support on your birthday.
38. I may not always have a lot of free time in my life, but I will always make time for you. You are the most significant gift I have ever been given in life. Happy birthday, son!
39. I may have taught you how to be a good man, but you taught me how to be a great parent. Your expectations always made me try harder to be the kind of person you would be proud of.
40. Don’t worry that just because you’re getting older, we won’t still get you gifts. This year we decided to get you a gift that revolved around money since you always seem to like those best: the gift of paying all your own bills. Happy birthday you grown up you!
41. My son, you are a perfect example of everything that has gone right in my life. May your birthday be filled with an explosion of fun, laughter, and presents.
42. I can’t even comprehend how you went from being barely able to clutch my fingers to tightly holding my hand. Time has flown by so quickly over the years, but one thing will always remain constant: my limitless love for you. Happy birthday!
43. As parents, there are many things we wish for you in life: love, happiness, and wealth are just a few. I hope that you always remember to stay true to yourself and remember all that we’ve tried to teach you.
44. Your love is like a candle that will forever glow in my heart. You have brought nothing but light and joy into my life, and I can only hope that over the years I can be there for you like you have been there for me.
45. Whenever you are having hard times and feeling down just think of the love of your parents because regardless of your struggles in life we will always have your back.
46. You always manage to fill my heart with love and positivity. I wish I could be there on your birthday to give you a hug in person, but know that my thoughts are always with you.
47. When you were young, I tried to teach you everything, but now that you’re older you seem to think you know it all already! I love you anyway. Happy birthday, son!
48. Your hugs give me the will to keep going when I’m down and out. Thanks for being such a comfort in my life. If you are ever struggling just come to me, and I will always be glad to return the favor.
49. I know you can’t wait to be the king of your own castle, but I hope you know that you’ll always be a little prince to me. May your birthday be filled boundless humor and joy.
50. I hope your birthday marks the beginning of an incredible period of your life. Know that I couldn’t be more proud of the amazing gentleman you’ve become. Happy birthday, son!
51. You may have given me some trouble when you were growing up, but that’s because the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. When I look at you now though I see a version of me that also happens to be more kind, honest, and hardworking. I am overjoyed that you have turned into the kind of man I am proud to call my son.
52. On this day many years ago I had my greatest achievement: having a son like you. I would give you the world if I could, but this year you will just have to settle for this chocolate cake instead.
53. Words cannot begin to express how awesome it is to have a son as amazing as you. If I had to try though I would go with: I love you more than life itself.
54. You may be a father now too, but you will always be my baby boy in my heart. I am so glad that now you also get to experience incredible joy and worry as I did. Happy birthday, son!
55. This year for your birthday I would like it if you would blow out your candles, cut your cake, and be bathed in your parents’ love and adoration! May your birthday be full of splendor and joy.
56. There have been many times in life where you have brought me so much worry and angst, but you have also brought me so much joy. I would still love it if this year if you could try and stay out of trouble though!
57. You were absolutely adorable as a child, you are utterly charming right now, and I have a feeling that you will be incredibly spectacular in the future. Happy birthday from the proudest parent in the world.
58. You give me so many reasons to be proud of you: you’re smart, funny, and courageous. May your birthday be filled with every delight you could possibly imagine this year.
59. Son, I want you to know I love you so very much. You mean the absolute world to me, and I hope your deepest hopes and dreams come true this year. May your year be filled with endless magic and wonder.
60. Always live life to the fullest, because you never want to look back with regret in life. One thing I definitely don’t regret is having a son as wonderful as you. Happy birthday!
61. Happy birthday just isn’t enough to express how great I hope your special day is. I wish I could infuse your day with all the warmth, love, and affection I have for you. May your day be as magnificent as you are son.
62. I hope that you have a lot of fun this year on your birthday but not too much. I promise that you’ll want to be able to remember it at least when you’re older. Happy birthday!
63. You are a shining example of all that is bright and good in my world. I’m not sure what I did in life to deserve a son as marvelous as you, but I’m grateful for whatever it was.
64. You deserve many things in life: endless attention, constant pampering, and unlimited support are just a few. This year on your birthday I plan on providing you with the most important one of all: never-ending love.
65. I am so grateful that I have a son as splendid as you. You are my joy and inspiration in so many ways. I hope that this year you get everything you want from life.
66. You have enriched my life with your wit and humor, but nothing has warmed my heart as much as your kind and caring ways. I’m not sure how I had a son as wonderful you, but I am so glad I did.
67. Having a son as genuine as you makes my life complete. May your future be just as bright as you are, and may you experience nothing but happiness on your special day.
68. I wish you a happy birthday followed by an even more joyous future. I know that you can achieve anything you want to in life because you are a genuinely phenomenal son.
69. You are my greatest blessing, but you will also probably be my biggest downfall. This year I would love it if you could restrain yourself from causing too much trouble. If you can’t manage it then at least try to do it with some style!
70. I am so fortunate to have a son as fantastic as you. One who embodies honesty, strength, and greatness. I hope you have an incredible birthday filled with lots of wonderful surprises.
71. You are an extraordinary son and a wonderful man. May your birthday be as sweet as the joy you bring everyone. Happy birthday, son!
72. You will never be too old for hugs and kisses from your adoring parents on your birthday. Extremely embarrassed but never too old at least! We hope this year brings you nothing but happiness.
73. Time has flown by this year, and I look forward to spending so much more of it with my truly cherished son. May your birthday be filled with lots of treats and presents. Happy birthday!
74. You are my favorite son in the whole world. You also happen to be my only son, but all the more reason to spoil you rotten as much as I can. I hope you have a wonderful birthday filled with loads of compassion and love.
75. Son, you’re getting wiser every year, and soon you’ll be half as smart as me. This is a good thing because it’s really important to have goals in life!
76. Thank you for stealing my heart the day you were born. May your special day be filled with light, laughter, and unending joy this year. Happy birthday, son!
77. I remember when you were little I used to be your role model. I don’t know when or how it happened, but now you’re mine. Thank you for always being the kind of man I could look up to.
78. You always know how to bring sunshine into my life and laughter into my heart. You will always be my bundle of joy, but I’ll try hard to treat you as the man you’ve become.
79. I am the happiest person in the world because I have a son as wonderful as you. I wish you the very best until the end of your days. May everything you wish to accomplish come to pass.
80. No matter how many birthdays come and go, you’ll forever be my pride and joy. No other could ever take your place in my heart. You bring me everlasting joy and affection. Happy birthday to the apple of my eye.
81. You have made fatherhood the best experience of my life. I am truly blessed to have a son like you who enriches my life with his endless love and affection. I hope you know that you are truly treasured.
82. My love for you is far greater than my heart could possibly hold. I am so grateful that I have such a wonderful son and that you always manage to make me look like a good parent!
83. You are a beloved son and a cherished father. I know that you are as proud of your son as I am of mine. Try to make sure that you keep the family tradition of pampering your son on his birthday alive in the years to come.
84. You are more than my pride and joy; you are the reason I strive to be the best that I can be. I want to work hard and set a good example for you so that you are as proud of me as I am of you.
85. I know you probably think that my main mission in life is to ruin yours, but I promise that I only want the best for you. May you have unlimited successes and untold happiness this year.
86. You have made my life more meaningful and poignant, my son. May your birthday be filled with lots of gifts, candies, and ice cream. Happy birthday!
87. You are one of the most beautiful things to ever happen to me, and I am so grateful that I am blessed with you in my life. May every dream you have be fulfilled this year.
88. When you were born, you were a little bundle of our future hopes and dreams. Now that you’re older you’ve surpassed everything we could have ever hoped for. Happy birthday to our overachieving son!
89. You are my greatest treasure, my son, and I know I don’t tell you often enough how much you mean to me. That’s because it’s hard to sum up the feelings a parent has for their child, but I’m going to go with: I love you.
90. Your love always brings a smile to my face and glee to my soul. May your birthday be just as special as you are, my son. Happy birthday!
91. This year you seem to be exhibiting some signs of actually growing up. It’s a miracle! I’m just kidding, and I hope that your year is filled with all sorts of splendidly childish things that captivate you in every way.
92. I wish I could slow down time and keep you with me forever. Since I can’t do that, I will just have to settle for cherishing every moment spent with you. Happy birthday!
93. You bring everlasting light into my world. I hope always to be able to provide you with unlimited comfort and love. Happy birthday to my son who deserves that and so much more in life.
94. When you were little I was full of instructions for you: do this not that! Now that you’re older I have one more that’s really important: have a wonderful birthday!
95. There are so many things I would like to give you for your birthday: balloons, toys, and cake are just a few. At the top of the list would have to be my limitless love.
96. Whenever I need a reason to smile, I just think of you because you make everything in my life more beautiful. May your special day be truly extravagant. Happy birthday, son!
97. There is no limit to how much I love you, and I plan on spending the rest of my days showering you with love and attention. May your birthday be filled with fondness and fun this year.
98. Son, every year I see more and more of myself in you. I want you to know that I am equally sorry and proud of that fact! Happy birthday to my mini-me.
99. Having a son as astounding as you has been one of the greatest delights of my life. You are everything a parent could hope for, and I wish you every success and gladness this year.
101. This birthday is the perfect reminder for you always to strive to climb every mountain set before you. Someone as dedicated as you can always do what they set their mind to. This year may you conquer every fear and win every battle.
102. Know that no matter what happens in life I will always be there to cheer you on and support you. There is no endeavor that you could undertake that I wouldn’t be proud of.
103. My heart has been so full of love and joy ever since you were born that sometimes I think it will burst. It’s hard to contain all the feelings I have for you son, and on your birthday I hope you feel even a margin of how much I love you.
104. As you welcome another chapter of your life, I hope you embrace it with passion and determination. A son as marvelous as you definitely has great things ahead.
105. When I think of you, the first thing that comes to mind is the immense love and pride I have for you. It knows no bounds and has no equal. You are everything to me, my son.
106. You fill my day with lots of happy moments and incredibly precious memories. I look back on my time with you with nothing but absolute satisfaction and delight. Happy birthday, son!
107. Nothing has been the same since you came into my life, and I want you to know I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am so grateful that you have changed my life for the better.
108. This year for your birthday it seems our roles are reversed. Instead of giving you a present it seems you have gifted us with one, the gift of a perfect son. Happy birthday!
109. Today is your big day, and I hope it is filled with awe and grandeur. I think the world of you, and I want your birthday to be as perfect as you are.
110. I hope you face the world with positivity and courage, my son. May everything you want in life come to you this year. Happy birthday!
111. I hope you know that I will always love you no matter what the future holds. Even if you crush all my hopes and dreams like you crushed my car, I will still love you. I might just love you a little less though. Just kidding!
112. Sending the most loving wishes to our phenomenal son this year. May your birthday be filled with good times spent with even better friends. Happy birthday, son!
113. I thought I had the perfect life and then you came along. Then I realized I had no idea what perfect was until I was blessed with a son as beautiful as you.
114. I hope you are half as proud to be my son as I am to be your parent. Know that I am your biggest fan and your greatest protector in life. Happy birthday!
115. When you were little, I vowed always to protect, care for, and love you. Somehow over the years, our positions have been reversed. Now you protect and care for me, but I will still always love you.
116. Our relationship may not have always been the smoothest one, but it’s always contained love and respect so we will get there in the end. Happy birthday to my son who tries my nerves but always earns my respect.
117. You continue to amaze me with your ability to spread kindness and generosity to everyone you meet. To be honest, I’m not sure where you got those qualities, but I am so thrilled you have them!
118. May your birthday herald great successes for the rest of your life. I want you to know that you are my biggest joy and greatest pride. Happy birthday, son!
119. If you need a shoulder to lean on or a place to rest your burdens know that you can always turn to me. The job of being a parent will always include providing you with a place to call home.
120. May your birthday remain forever in your heart as you do in mine. A son as precious and wonderful as you is a true gift in life. Happy birthday to the world’s greatest son!
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1. Happy Birthday to you, my dear son. I hope that this birthday finds you with your dreams within reach and your happiness at its fullest. As each year passes, you become more and more a [young man/man] of integrity. You value things that are of the highest moral character and make me very proud to call you my son. I celebrate the day you arrived in this world and my life. I wish you a wonderful birthday celebration!
2. On your birthday, I would like to take the time to reflect on all our beautiful memories together. You were my first son, and as a rookie parent, I read everything I could find on what to do. As I look back, I see that we have done many fun things together and overcome many of life’s obstacles. You are my finest accomplishment, son, and I am very proud of you. I hope your birthday is full of the love of those close to you and the joy you deserve. Happy birthday.
3. Today you are a [young man/grown man], but it seems like it was only yesterday when I held you in my arms for the first time. I will always have the memory of you in my arms because it was the moment you captured my heart. You are such a wonderful son and an exceptionally kind person. I am very proud of you and wish you a very happy birthday, with all my love.
4. Dirt, messes, bugs, and bullies – this is what came to mind if I thought of boys before I had a son. Now, however, I think of sweet smiles and cuddles, of protection and love. That is all down to you, my sweet boy. Have a wonderful birthday.
5. In life, people come into our lives and fill our hearts with joy. Son, for me, you are one of those people. You fill my life with so much happiness and love. You are my greatest helper for all my projects and, in many ways, my closest relationship. I hope your birthday is full of many fabulous things because you deserve them all!
6. Today is the day you, my son, came into the world. You arrived, and in the middle of all the chaos of our lives at that time, all eyes were on you. Now, as you get older, I see the wonderful person you are becoming, and my heart swells. May you have an amazing birthday.
Until the moment you were born years ago today, I had never known true joy. You fill every day with fun and happiness and it is the biggest honor of my life to be your [father/mother]. Being your [dad/mom] is the most important job I have and it's my responsibility to make sure you have plenty of happy memories. So let's build more dens, climb more trees, toast more marshmallows, and enjoy this year ahead. Happy birthday, son. I love you.
8. You will always hold a special place in my heart because you are my first-born son. The moments we have shared are genuinely among the best memories I have. You have grown into such an amazing [young man/man], and I am so very proud of you. With all my love, I wish you the very best birthday!
9. Each year as you grow older, son, I find myself thinking more about what your future holds. The career you will choose, the type of student you will be, how you will treat others. Whatever the future holds, know that we will always be here for you. I hope your birthday gives you more happiness than you ever imagined.
10. Each year on your birthday, we celebrate the day you joined our family, a day that made me so happy I could not stop smiling. Each year I watch as you get a little taller, a little stronger, a little more clever, and you make me happier than I ever thought possible. You’re a very special boy, today and every day. I’m so proud to call you my son and wish you the happiest of birthdays. Now let’s have a ton of fun!
11. The first years of your life have gone by so quickly. They are full of good memories and laughter. I look forward to many more years of memories ahead as we walk through life’s journey together. I am thankful for all the joy you bring to my life and the amazing [young man/man] you have become. I hope your birthday is overflowing with love, friendship, and happiness!
12. Son, perhaps we do not tell you often enough how important you are to us. Every day your loving personality fills us with such happiness. We feel incredibly fortunate to have you in our lives. We can now see how you interact with your wife and children, and yet again, we are amazed at who you are as a person. You have become a man of dignity and strength, and our heart swells with pride because of it. We wish you a very Happy Birthday!
13. The day you were born sent my life on a brand-new trajectory because you were my first-born son. It was all brand new, and I had no idea what I was doing. Here we are so many years later, celebrating the day of your birth. You are the best gift I have ever received, and I am thankful for you every day. I wish you all the good things you desire on your birthday, with all my love.
14. Each year holds new lessons, challenges, and opportunities. Make the most of everything life hands you, and all your dreams will come true. I wish you an exceptional birthday, my beloved son.
15. Throughout my life, you have played many roles. You have been my fishing buddy, hunting buddy, and much, much more. However, the best thing you have been to me is my son. I celebrate you today for the amazing person you are and want to tell you how proud I am to call you my son. I am hoping your birthday is full of surprises, happiness, and much love.
16. As I look back on my life, I count the day you were born as one of my most significant days. You were my first son, and I was somewhat terrified at the thought of messing up your life. Now, many years later, I can say that I could not have dreamed for a better son. I wish you a wonderful birthday, my son, filled with much love and happiness!
17. I know [teenaged boys/men] do not like to discuss emotions, but it is your birthday, so here it goes. You are special to me in so many ways, but first and foremost, because you are my beloved son. I have always considered you as my most cherished accomplishment and most precious gift. Your presence in my life makes me a better person. As we celebrate the day you were born, I wish you all the joy possible on this special day. I love you and Happy Birthday, my son!
18. We celebrate you today as our son, and for the [young man/man] you have become. Our happiness is overflowing because the love you possess spills over into so many lives and touches those in need. You are our greatest pride and joy! We wish you an amazing birthday filled with much love. We hope that all the things that bring you joy will be yours today.
19. On your birthday, I want you to know just how much it means to me that you made it into my life. Every day is brighter, every joke funnier, and every memory sweeter because you are in it. Happy birthday to my first-born son.
20. The incredible experiences you have brought to my life as my first-born son are more than I could list here. The new parent learning curve was challenging, but the joy you bring into my life far outweighs those and more. My precious son, I hope that your birthday is full of all the good things you long for and deserve. I love you and wish you a very Happy Birthday!
21. We are so lucky to have such a special son in our lives. You are full of endless energy and tenacious, sometimes to a fault. Your laughter and smile are contagious, and your personality often leaves us in amazement. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday.
22. Because of the person you are, my life and this world are far better places. Your moral compass and integrity shine brightly in a dark world, and I take great pride in calling you my son. I wish you the best birthday ever and hope that joy and love surround you always. I join with all who know and love you and celebrating you this day. Happy Birthday, son!
23. You, my son, have an imagination that knows no limits. Ever the explorer, you are always finding trouble, even though you set out with the best intentions. Although you can be a chore, I would not change any of it for the world. You are my sunshine, and I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
24. Today is your birthday. Every year, when your birthday comes, I take time to reflect on the day you were born. My first-born son, I had no idea what to expect, and I would not change a thing. Happy birthday.
25. Having a son is an exciting adventure, never knowing what could happen throughout the day. I hope that you always try to live a life of adventure. If you do, you will always be fulfilled. Happy birthday, son.
26. On this, your birthday, I want to tell you how proud I am of the [young man/man] you have become. The moral ethics by which you live your life and your leadership skills are commendable. My heart swells with pride every time someone talks about you. Honestly, you have far surpassed all my dreams and expectations. I am wishing you the absolute best this birthday and look forward to sharing many more to come. Happy Birthday.
27. I have always only wanted the best for you, my son. Not just because you are my son, but because overall, you are a wonderful human being. You are good, through and through. I count you as one of my greatest gifts and assets. I hope you have the happiest birthday ever and are surrounded by all those who love you because you deserve nothing less. Happy Birthday.
28. I never thought I could love someone so much, but then there you were, and I could not remember what life was like before you. It is a privilege to be your mother. I wish you every happiness for your birthday, my oldest son.
29. I am sending birthday happiness and love to you from across the miles. I wished I could be there with you. However, I am happy knowing you are well and flourishing as the wonderful [young man/man] that you are. I know that on this special day, those who love you will be all around you, showering you with love and gifts. I wish you the absolute best birthday, with all my love.
30. Happy birthday to my son. May you always find the courage to do what is right, and the patience to forgive yourself for failing. Know that you are an outstanding person and that we love you to the moon and back.
31. Son, your smile lights up my heart, and I am so very grateful you are in my life. As everyone who knows and loves you celebrate the day you were born, I wanted to join with them and tell them how special you are to me. You deserve all the gifts you could ever want, and my greatest gift to offer is my undying love. Happy birthday, my dear son!
32. Celebrating a birthday is an especially important event. After all, where would you be without today? All my love to you, my son, and have a happy birthday.
33. Having a son like you always fills us with such pride. We feel that it has been a great privilege to raise you. Thank you for being you! Your personality fills our lives with joy, laughter, and many beautiful memories. With the passing of each year, you have become dearer and dearer to us both. We love you and wish you a very happy birthday!
34. There is a special bond between a father and son, something I had never dreamed of before you arrived in this world. We are two of a kind, and I am forever thankful that you are in my life. Happy birthday. I love you.
35. I have watched you successfully traverse many milestones in your life. Maybe we could call this birthday yet another milestone for you. I have witnessed many changes in your life this past year, and the way you have dealt with each one has made me very proud. Let us be thankful for another year of life together. Thank you for being such an outstanding person and an exceptional son. Happy birthday!
36. I remember the times when you looked up to me as you were growing. You said you wanted to be like me. It brings me great joy to see that you have far surpassed anything that I have ever been. You are a far better man than me, and I could not be any prouder! I wish you a very happy birthday with all my love.
37. Our world can be a very challenging place, but we have seen you navigate it with such strength and dignity. You have always been a shining light in our lives, and it brings us pride to see your light brighten the lives of others. We are so very proud you are our son, and we hope that your birthday is full of much love and joy because you deserve all of it, son. With all our love, Happy Birthday!
38. Before you were born, we talked and dreamed of the type of man you would become. We wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that you are so much more than we ever dreamed you would be. You give us so many reasons to be proud of you, and we are grateful we can call you our son. As we celebrate your birth, our greatest desire is that your life will continue to be a beacon of goodness everywhere you go. Happy Birthday, son, we love you!
39. Your birthday provides a wonderful opportunity to tell you how much we love you. As your parents, we have tried our best to set you up for success in life. We are so happy to see you now full of confidence and ready to take on the world. What comfort it brings us to know that whatever this world throws your way, you will take it on with great strength and confidence. Happy birthday, young man, we both love you very much!
40. Son, you have always been our shining achievement in life. We have done many wonderful things, but you are the legacy that we will leave in this world. Our hearts are delighted to see that you are a loving and honorable [young man/man]. We know that as you go through your life, you will always be a source of love and strength to those around you. We hope that your birthday is overflowing with the love of friends and family. We love you and Happy Birthday!
41. Every birthday is another chance to stop and think about our lives, and when I do, I am overwhelmed with the joy you have brought into my life. To say that you are the best thing that has ever happened to me wouldn't even come close to how I feel about you, my son. You are my sun and my sky, my stars and my moon, my waves and my ocean. You are my life. I love you, forever, and then more. Happy birthday.
42. [Name], my son, today is a very special day – a day we will fill to the brim with the love, laughter, fun, and happiness you deserve. Big birthday hugs to you! Thank you, son, for making me smile every single day.
43. My dearest son, from the moment you arrived in the world you have been my little ray of sunshine. You brighten my life with your smile and tickle my heart with your laughter. Happy birthday, son, I love you with all my heart.
44. As your mother, I’ve always enjoyed watching you grow, learn, and develop. It warms my heart to know that you have turned into such a smart person of integrity and courage. I wish you the best birthday that you could ever have. Happy Birthday!
45. Happy Birthday from Mom and Dad. Both of us are very proud to be your parents. You’re intelligent, patient, you’ve got your father’s resolve and your mom’s good looks. We’ve never been happier for you!
46. You’ve got another birthday coming, and we both wish you all the best. We wish you the best time, the best food, the best company, and the best memories that your birthday can muster. It has been a pleasure to watch you and the family you have made for yourself learn and develop, just as we did when you were at home so many years ago. You’ve made your mother proud. Happy Birthday, son!
47. As your parents, we pride ourselves on how responsible you’ve turned out to be as an adult. That being said, it’s your birthday, and we’d be happy to never hear about how irresponsibly you conduct yourself while celebrating. Have a happy birthday. You only live once, so live it up (but stay safe) on your special day!
48. A son is a special and unique gift. He brings warmth and love, and frustrations beyond measure, but gives hugs and cuddles like no other. May you have the happiest of days, my son, on this your birthday.
49. Being your mother has been the most fulfilling adventure of my entire life and I cannot imagine life without you. I am so grateful to have you, my son that brightens each and every day. I see you try your best to fit in with your friends and to do everything that is "cool" for your age, but when I look at you, I see my beautiful boy, who consistently amazes me. Happy Birthday to my little boy and my first-born son.
50. I’m so happy to be your father on this special day. Being with you every day is the greatest gift that I could ever ask for. Year by year you are growing up into a wonderful young man and I’m very proud to call you my son. Happy birthday, [name].
Best Quotes for Your Birthday Message for Your Son
“Let your boys test their wings. They may not be eagles, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t soar free.”
C.J. Milbrandt
“I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind.”
Maya Angelou
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons.”
Friedrich von Schiller
“Sons are the anchors of a mother’s life.”
Sophocles
“There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.”
Washington Irving
“The only man who has stolen my heart is my son.”
Sandra Bullock
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
Christopher Reeve
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”
Thomas Paine
“And she loved a little boy very, very much, even more than she loved herself.”
Shel Silverstein
“Be so good they can’t ignore you.”
Steve Martin
“I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Michael Jordan
“Never, ever ever ever ever give up.”
Winston Churchill
“It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.”
Evander Holyfield
“It’s not whether you get knocked down. It’s whether you get back up.”
Vince Lombardi
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
Wayne Gretzky
“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”
Babe Ruth
“Do it or not. There is no try.”
Yoda
“No struggle, no success. The stronger the thunder, the heavier the rainfall.”
Israelmore Ayivor
“Dreams don’t work unless you do.”
John C. Maxwell
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
Dr. Seuss
“If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole earth would blaze with the glory of fathers and sons.”
James A. Baldwin
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.”
John C. Maxwell
“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.”
Thomas Edison
“It's not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.”
Arnold Palmer
“I don’t do drugs. I am drugs.”
Salvador Dali
“If you have everything under control, you're not moving fast enough.”
Mario Andretti
“Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded there.”
Dr. Wayne D. Dyer
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
Cayla Mills
“I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.”
Jewish Proverb
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
Mahatma Gandhi
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Do not pray for an easy life; pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”
Bruce Lee
“Don’t stay in bed unless you can make money in bed.”
George Burns
“The best way out is always through.”
Robert Frost
“It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.”
Dalai Lama
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero' within us is revealed.”
Bob Riley
“A champion is someone who gets up when he can't.”
Jack Dempsey
“You're never a loser until you quit trying.”
Mike Ditka
“There is no greater privilege in living than bringing a tiny new human being into the world and then trying to raise him or her properly during the next eighteen years.”
James C. Dobson
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Walt Disney
“Today I am the happiest man in the world, my son was born and thanks to God for this gift.”
Lionel Messi
“He doesn’t know you’re watching him, but in this special, reflective moment, you realize he’s growing up. I mean, really growing up.”
Robert Lewis
“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”
Misty Copeland
“The weak fall, but the strong will remain and never go under!”
Anne Frank
“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.”
Michael John Bobak
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
Japanese Proverb
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
Dale Carnegie
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.”
Japanese Proverb
“When you teach your son, you teach your son’s son.”
The Talmud
“Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.”
Orison Swett Marden
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
Oprah Winfrey
“Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.”
Leah LaBelle
“Hardship prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
C.S. Lewis
“If you are going through hell, keep going.”
Winston Churchill
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; it empties today of its strength.”
Corrie ten Boom
“Do I want to be a hero to my son? No. I would like to be a very real human being. That’s hard enough.”
Robert Downey Jr.
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”
Babe Ruth
“Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan
“Be strong enough to let go of what belittles your worth.”
Praharsh Prasoon
“Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, that’s true strength.”
Chris Bradford
“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
Joseph Kennedy
“My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.”
Hank Aaron
“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.”
Thomas Carlyle
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.”
Richard Branson
“And above all things, never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that.”
Isaac Asimov
“Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.”
Pythagoras
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger
“The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.”
Eugene Wright
“You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours.”
Herb Brooks
“Everything is hard before it is easy.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Do not let difficulties overcome your true purpose; overcome difficulties with your true purpose. Show difficulties what you can do with your life and do something with your life to difficulties. Awake! Arise! Dare to realize who you truly are and what you can truly do! You can do it! Awake and do something!”
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
A.A. Milne
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”
Robert H. Schuller
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”
Ernest Hemingway
“Realize your true strength when people reject you. In actual fact, they do not reject you. They only show you your real strength.”
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”
Harriet Beecher Stowe
“Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't.”
Rikki Rogers
“Your strength doesn't come from winning. It comes from struggles and hardship. Everything that you go through prepares you for the next level.”
Germany Kent
“You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.”
James A. Froude
“Victory is in having done your best. If you’ve done your best, you’ve won.”
Billy Bowerman
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Don't give up when dark times come. The more storms you face in life, the stronger you'll be. Hold on. Your greater is coming.”
Germany Kent
“Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you will never be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world.”
Orison Swett Marden
“Through persistence, self-knowledge, prayer, commitment, optimism, a resolute trust in God and the building of your own personal moral strength, you can enjoy the blessings of a deeper faith and face the difficulties of life with courage and confidence.”
Norman Vincent Peale
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
John Wayne
“One of the greatest gifts you can give your teenage boy is the gift of letting him know you get it. You’ve been there.”
Sebastian R. Jones
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Confucius
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Nelson Mandela
“My wild, wild son, run free. Ooh, you’ll know it when you’re where you’re supposed to be.”
Armin van Buuren & Sam Martin
“Most great people have attained their greatest success one step beyond their greatest failure.”
Napoleon Hill
“Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.”
Publius Ovidius Naso
“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.”
Robin Sharma
“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It's because of them I'm doing it myself.”
Albert Einstein
“To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.”
Picabo Street
“Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.”
James Naismith
“Men are what their mothers made them.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
