How stinkin’ cute is this? So precious to see such an awkward mom (or dad?) sooo proud and protective of her chicks! Yesterday on my stroll with Roo we saw something very strange slither through the grass. I could have sworn it was a giant boa constrictor as the patchy brown colors slunk along the ground! Freaked me out! Then I figured it MUST be my imagination, (which has been bordering on psychotic these past few chemo-ridden daze). Not one to be put off by fears, I slowly approached the slithering mass. To my total surprise (and delight!) I discovered it was a momma mallard duck leading her newly hatched brood of 6 chicks to the nearby pond! Sooo stinkin’ cute!!! I had to restrain Roo from taking a closer look and scattering the procession, but it blessed my heart to see her pride in her down-fluffed family! Is there anything more adorable than a duckling? Nope! God, thank You for this fun little moment! Made my day! I’m sure glad it wasn’t a boa constrictor… and that I’m not as crazy as I feel these days.