The Blackstone and Spring Magic

The best kind, really. This week I've been discovering all kinds of delightful things in the Chicago sidewalk planters, but this one is extra special. The Blackstone Hotel has been taking care of this one for about a month and I've walked past her several times and peeked. But yesterday was the big exciting day for her and us.

Come on. Let's go take a look.

Do you see her?

How bout now?

Bah! There she is. Mrs. Duck. . . and she's not alone.
The eggs just started to hatch yesterday.
I've been thinking how amazing and cute my bush beans are that just started coming up in the garden, but they don't hold a candle to ducklings.