A family tree with the birth dates of your children is a nice way to represent your family. The swords that symbolize the sword of Damocles and thus potential attacks could symbolize that you are ready to defend your family. A symbol of protection and strength could be, for example, a shield or a lion, traditional symbols of strength and defense. To honor your mother's death, you could incorporate a small hidden tribute like a flower or a butterfly that stands for her. tattoo idea