I have been observing this week the unbelieveable signs in nature of the sense of motherhood. I am fortunate to live in the middle of natural habitats of many creatures. I love it. I have been able to observe the sense of complete and utter care for your offspring. The loons are on the lake keeping a watchful eye on their chicks as they teach them to catch minnows for their sustenance and call out in frantic calls as the eagle flies overhead drooling over the thought of a fresh baby loon for dinner. The fox kits have been outside my back door as their mother shows them how to run through the long grass and chase the mice. I watched a wild turkey momma as she kept a watchful eye on her young chicks as they pecked away at the ground without a care, making sure that the last chick followed her into the woods until he was safe.Then there was the momma turtles who risked their lives crossing a busy road to deliver their babies (eggs) in the warm sand. To give life. Even the momma skunk was active in the neighborhood as she made sure all of her young crossed the street safely. Every last one. One day  I saw a doe out my window run across my yard and up the hill. She kept looking back as she entered the trees. I knew by her gaze, that she was watching something very valuable. I crept out my door and behold, I found a young fawn on my patio, wobbling its way into the woods. The fawn was now seperated from its momma. I ran into the woods, trying to find the fawn, as I wanted it to be reunited with its mother. A neighbor reassured me that the momma deer would know by the scent of her baby where it was and would be able to find it. I was amazed. I asked myself however, why was I so amazed at this complete act of love for a child? If my babies were lost, would I not look for my sons until I found them?
The love for a child runs deep…. even in the animal kingdom.Enjoy each moment as your child frolics in the grass, or absent mindedly pecks away at life. We mothers have something special. We wrap our arms around each and every individual one of them. Love them with all our heart, and watch them as they test the edge of the nest.
What gifts do you bring to your children? What makes you a momma? Tell me.