When my kids were little and we were on outings around town, after getting them all out of the car, I used to lead them in a group and call out, “Come on little ducklings!” They would usually follow along in a line, looking ahead to the “mama duck.” As each of our family birthdays roll around, the girls and Michael have begun a habit of decorating the dining room in various themes. You may have read about Jessie’s garden party or Maddie’s slumber party and seen pictures of the creative ways the kids decorate for one another. Well, to my surprise, this year for my birthday, the girls came up with a duck theme. They had place cards for each person in the shape of a duck, and made posters and signs with little ducklings following their mom. I’m so thankful for the kindness and creativity each of my kids show me each day and especially on my birthday.