The Happiness of a Crowded House

You know how difficult it is to get all the kids to look at you and smile?  This nest is filled to overflowing with five (5!) baby birds, who have been making the most beautiful racket for about a week.  But can I get just the shot I'm looking for?

This nest was first built two summers ago, when it was for a family with two babies.  Last year, there were three babies, with one who was very clearly in charge, and we were lucky enough to actually be watching the day he walked out on the drain pipe and flew the coop.

These little guys are getting so much bigger each day that I'm a little unclear how mom is going to sleep on them tonight.  What a happy problem to have!  ~  Paloma


I've posted about 'the kids' before. The baby, who makes me laugh, and the little boy who is just so cute in mimickery, and the girl who is a princess in her very own world. My friends often ask, "how are the kids?" As if I am a proud mama, I talk about teeth coming in, and birthday parties.

I am a kid myself, but to watch these kids grow up - it's magical. They are such a sunshine in my life. I don't mind being a little messy and chasing kids around for hours. I adore these children.

The real full house? Adding in three dogs! ~Beth