Getting older isn’t everyone’s favourite topic to think about. If this sounds like you, you might not look forward to your birthday—and many people don’t. However, a message from a loved one can turn the entire day around.
1. Today is your special day. I hope you’re surrounded by the people you love the most and that your heart is full of joy.
1. Today is a day to celebrate all the hard work and love you’ve put into those around you. Your investment in us means more than anything. From all your kids, happy birthday.
1. [Grandma/Grandpa], on your special day, we want to honor the legacy you’ve created. Happy birthday, and may your heart be filled with as much love as you’ve given to us all these years.
1. On your birthday, today marks the beginning of a new year and the conclusion of an old one. I can’t wait to be with you through many more chapters as your cousin and your friend.
1. Until you were born, I didn’t know what I was missing. Being your aunt/uncle has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Happy birthday!
1. Since you joined our family, you’ve always celebrated and supported everyone. Now, it’s our turn to celebrate you! Happy birthday.
1. Did you know you have similarities with a glass of fine wine? The older you get, the more appreciated you are by people with good taste. Happy birthday, you old grape!
1. Fate brought me to you out of all the people in the world. Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but my unending love for you and the beauty of our relationship. Happy birthday.
1. I lost track of time, but I didn’t forget you. Here’s a belated happy birthday. Use my late wishes to make your celebration last a little longer.