The children's song about the little ducks leaving the nest to fly away has always been one of my favorites. Every mother has seen their babies fly away and rejoiced. Life comes full circle. Animals live that same cycle. Babies grow up. Birds leave the nest. Life goes on. So when the three ducks show up every year near my patio I am not surprised. But I am puzzled that it always seems to be the same three. Something just doesn't seem right. It appears the one did not fly away at all. Five little ducks Went out to play Over the hills and far away. The mommy duck went "quack, quack quack," Four little ducks came swimming back... And then Three Two and One. A drake, a female duck (a hen) and a not quite a drake but still not a hen gather here on the 5th green of the golf course. She leads and the other two follow along obediently. They eat, sleep, and guard each other. Each and every day this time of year they come. I have not named them. Jinxing them would be very pos...
Retirement out here where the rubber meeds the road!
It's all about the grandchildren, isn't it? I only have one, but there's another one on the way. He's due in Feb.
ReplyDeleteWe went with our daughter and son-in-law, and 3 grandkids for trick or treat Monday night. They were so cute as characters from the movie, Cars 2. It took almost 15 minutes for them to decide what one piece of candy they wanted from their haul.
ReplyDeleteWe all light up when we talk about our grandchildren. I get to relive that time when my children were small but with out all the worry.
ReplyDeleteIf it takes them 15 minutes Bob it must cut down on the number houses you visit!
Grammy, for you the fun is only beginning. Congratulations.
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