Sherman has been keeping a watchful eye on Mallory’s belly. Sometimes he looks so interested that you’d swear he can hear Gwen in there and is already preparing for his role as big brother. Of course, knowing Sherman, an occasional peck may be part of his proposed sibling management strategy. We’ll be supervising that relationship closely. 😂❤️ Watching him watch Mallory makes me think about how lucky Gwen is to have him as a big sister. But even more so how lucky she is to have Mallory as her mom. I already see her motherly love in the way she comforts our animals, patiently navigates Huckleberry’s jealous demands for attention, and makes room for Sherman’s turkey cuddles in bed at night. This is the person who saw a little one-eyed toad in the road and couldn’t leave her without making sure she was safe. From the smallest rescued toad to the biggest cow, Mallory is filled with the ability to show unconditional love accompanied by patience and a desire to make sure everyone it happy and healthy. Gwen will grow up surrounded by that love, and I can’t wait to watch Mallory become the wonderful mom I already know she’ll be. ❤️. And I look forward to Gwen growing up sharing those amazing attributes. And just for the record, this was a few weeks ago and Mallory is much more pregnant now 🤰