A fellow Mama in training

When I was pregnant with Christian, a Mama spider took up residence in my bedroom window and I watched in wonder as she hatched tons, and I mean tons, of little baby spiders :) I was trying to channel her Mama strength.

As if nature wanted to support me in this next amazing journey, a little Mama bird decided last month to work tirelessly to build a perfect little nest between my front door wreath and the front door. How or why she chose this spot, I will never understand....the dog barks madly right at the door, we open and close the door constantly for packages, visitors, contractors, etc. etc.

But she spent weeks making this little nest just right. And has now laid 5 adorable little eggs.

I peak through the stained glass and talk to her quietly when she is sitting on the nest. I don't think she appreciates my giant size eye staring at her, but I so enjoy the message she shares with me. If she can build a nest in the midst of craziness and take care of her little birdies then so will I :). Lord knows life will be even busier and crazier than it is now in the Leonardo house when you arrive sweet one, but what a beautiful crazy it will be. I can't imagine anything less that could fill my heart with such great joy and peace!
Thank you Mama bird for your spirit and strength. And good luck with those little ones! I'm trying my best to keep the front door traffic to a minimum :) but I know you can hear what goes on in here!