I lived a Hitchcock Scene
The barn swallow is a pretty little bird, is it not? Imagine having them fly in elipses at low altitudes across your path, dive-bombing you occasionally. I think they knew I was showing up late to work, and were scolding me. Barn swallows have a great work ethic.
In other news, I can feel the baby moving. That is... very strange, and I can't share it with anyone.