nesting

Dear Chicken Nugget,

I write this one in case you ever have to live in the same house as your mom while she's pregnant.  There's something in the world of pregnancy that people call "nesting." 

In simple terms, nesting is when the momma sparrow decides she needs to get her space ready for her eggs and future chicks and starts to throw a bunch of stuff out.  The momma sparrow will also tell the daddy sparrow to move stuff, clean stuff, paint stuff, and throw stuff out.  And, if the daddy sparrow even hesitates for a brief moment, the mommy sparrow will eat him. 

So tonight I came home, took the futon apart, and hauled it out of the apartment - 'cause your momma said so.  We got rid of one more thing that was taking up space in your future room and with just three months to spare.  Phew! 

If you ever find yourself living the in same home as your pregnant mother, do what she says.  Always.

Nesting is a very real condition and should be taken seriously.


And, we do it all for you.

Love you always,

Your papa