The Mother Outside My Window

 

This is the 2nd year that Whirly showed up to build her nest.  Last year, two little humming birds emerged from that tiny next.  And, Whirly flew off into the great wide world.

We tried to prevent her from nesting here this summer, but she was persistent, so here she is.  We don't mind having a hummingbird, really, but out patio was a big mess after she left!

As I watch Whirly outside our window, I am so reminded of mothers; both human and in the animal kingdom.

What a sacrifice they make for hatching or birthing their young.  She has to be still for long periods of time, which is so totally unlike her regular lifestyle.  Human mothers get big and tired and swollen and more tired.  

WOW!  It's not easy to be a mother, no matter what kingdom it is.  

Here's to mothers everywhere, even the little tiny ones outside my dining room window!