Thursday, June 01, 2006

Motherhood In Waiting

The nest is complete, the eggs are laid and Mrs. Robins job is to sit on the eggs, with only occassional relief from Mr. Robin, until they hatch.

We've watched her sitting there, hour after hour without even a book to read. The tree is on the west side of the house, getting the full afternoon sun, and she just sits there. The last couple of days our temperature has been in the low 30's C (90degees + F) and she just sits there.
Our son and his wife were out for a visit on Saturday and took some pictures of her, and she just sat there.

Her duty is clear and nothing will disuade her from completing it.
Amazing dedication.

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