Saturday, May 12, 2012

A New Mother




A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.  ~Tenneva Jordan


Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.  ~Author Unknown


Swan watch is over! Mommy swan has had her babies and they were happily paddling around after her when I went to check today!! Matter of fact, it looks like she had them at least a week ago, I'm glad I got there in time to see them while they are still this cute. Their necks have already started to lengthen, just like mom's. And very soon, they will look just like her. The park authorities took last years babies away when they were grown, I wonder if the mom still remembers them?

"Can a mother forget the infant at her breast, walk away from the baby she bore? But even if mothers forget, I'd never forget you—never. Look, I've written your names on the backs of my hands.”
Isaiah 49

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I am taking off the computer on Monday, so will see you on Tuesday!

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just stopping by Ginny to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day tomorrow ...I know it will be filled with love and Granny hugs ....

Anonymous said...

These are so cute Ginny,
Happy Mother's Day!

SquirrelQueen said...

The little ones are just adorable. The park here in town that has the aviary does that too when the baby ducks and geese get older. They sell them to other aviaries and breeding facilities. It helps to keep the population here from getting out of control.

Happy Mother's Day!

Bobbie said...

They are just so cute, Ginny!! Have a happy and blessed Mothers Day!

DawnTreader said...

Have a happy day!
This is one of those celebrations that does not fall on the same day all over the earth.

Arti said...

So beautiful! The quotes at the start set the tone of the post and those ducks look cute!!
Happy Mothers Day to you Ginny and enjoy your day off:)

Ruth Hiebert said...

They are soooo cute. Have a wonderful day.

Anonymous said...

how exciting, they are lovely, I have only once saw a swan from a great distance, this was a treat to see your photos of them and now their babies, have a great Sunday and I will visit you tuesday!

From the Kitchen said...

How sweet!

Happy Mother's Day to you Ginny. Enjoy.

Best,
Bonnie

MadSnapper said...

so precious, my first ever sighting of a baby swan. so sweet. happy mothers day, enjoy your day with your family and i am thinking there will be a post a comin on about your day. hugs sista

Ann said...

Aw, how sweet they are.
Hope you have a wonderful mother's day

Mary Bergfeld said...

Happy Mother's Day, Ginny. I hope the day is as special as you are. Hugs and blessings...Mary

photowannabe said...

I had forgotten the verse from Isaiah 49. What a precious reminder to be written on the very hands of God.

Stephanie V said...

How could anyone have called a swan an ugly duckling? Mother swan has gorgeous babies. Happy Mother's Day to you!

Kerrie said...

Your photos are gorgeous as always! I have had one of last years baby swans all grown up gliding on the lake behind the house for 5 days now. Today he is paddling in the rain. :)

Tracy said...

Ginny,
...and a Happy Mother's Day to you as well my friend! I love all the photos and I love the words and messages!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

How sweet! Have a wonderful Mother's Day and enjoy your day tomorrow, too!!

Marie said...

Such a pretty post for Mother's Day! I had never seen a Swan family before. How sweet this is! Hope you have a lovely day!

FilipBlog said...

Looks very fluffy, totaly different than most little birds.

Greetings,
Filip

Unknown said...

Awesome write, Ginny.
Happy Mother's day, sweet friend.
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Joanne said...

Oh my goodness they are so cute!!!!
Beautiful post!
I hope you are feeling better and are having a wonderful Mother's Day!!!
Blessings, Joanne

S. Etole said...

Happy Mother's Day to you, Ginny. Those are just the cutest little babies.

Fred Alton said...

Happy Mother's Day, Ginny! The Swan's new babies are fascinating. Have a good rest tomorrow...looks like I'm resting much more the last few days but give me another month and I will swim back in here with a vengeance. ☺

Chatty Crone said...

I love the quote about holding their hearts forever - even when they are grown up and gone - and don't even know it.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Love, sandie

Linda said...

Such a sweet post! Happy Mother's Day, Ginny. Sending you love and hugs across the miles.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue ้™ˆๆด้›ช said...

some of you white swans have swam to New Zealand, the dirt has made them black. LOL

Anonymous said...

Wonderful Mother's Day post, Ginny! Your pictures are beautiful! Thanks for your comment on my blog..I'll post more!!

Hootin Anni said...

Sweet...such a feeling of wonder I have right now as I viewed your momma swan and her brood of cygnets. What lovely familial scenes.

Tanna said...

Oh, they are so stinkin' cute... and will one day be gracefully beautiful like their mom. I'm not sure if they remember their other babies or not... It would almost be more kind if they didn't.

Hope you have a wonderful week!! blessings ~ tanna

Unknown said...

Such a sweet, pretty post! I'm glad you got to capture these lovely photos of the swans, just breathtaking! Such a special, comforting Scripture too - can you tell I love it all, as usual!

Melanie said...

Those baby swans are so sweet, Ginny! Babies are just so cute. I hope you had a nice Mother's Day! :)

Remington said...

They are SO cute!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, Ooo aaah, Cygnets are magical babies! I like them better than ducklings or goslings! Have a fantastic Tuesday!

Glenda said...

Love your quotes and Scripture - and those babies are so beautiful! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Reena said...

Those babies are so sweet!

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