I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m a bit of a momma’s boy (okay, a lot), but I also feel that my mom has been over nearly backwards over the years to Provide me with the upbringing and care that made me a decent person. I wouldn’t be who I am without her (or my father, but that’s a different post). So, thank you, mom, for always being there. I love you.

We now return you to your regularly-scheduled jokes about baking Downton Abbey.