A few of the items I received for Mother’s Day: flowers, my favorite candy, and a tricorn or cocked hat, with a flower pin supplied by me. My sweet husband is on board with my history loving lunacy.

It was a rainy and low-key Mother’s Day here. I remember every day how lucky I am to have such sweet, bright, and healthy daughters. I hope I am giving them everything they need to be strong, kind, and curious young women.