We hit the road mid-afternoon today and headed up towards Monteagle. We actually made pretty good time, stopping only once for gas. Luke pretty much slept the whole way. At the cottage we were greeted by some lovely rhododendrons and markedly cooler temperatures.

After a little feeding we drove over to campus and saw the goats from afar.

Luke was kind of fussy through most of the afternoon and evening. I spent a lot of time walking him up and down the driveway in the ErgoBaby. For dinner we just had sandwiches and chips.

We got a little treat this afternoon when our friend Emilie and her youngest child Nicholas came to visit and go on a brief walk with us. Nicholas also happens to be our godson. Luke was a little fussy until we went outside. He really likes being carried in his ErgoBaby carrier. I just ordered one for myself so that we don’t have to adjust one back and forth between me and Liz. I am excited at the thought of being able to go on walks with him. That should be good for both of our health.

We also got in a little tummy time…

It’s a pretty nasty day outside. Lots of rain and dark skies. I drove down to the far at the crack in order to check on the (lack of) progress. I returned in time for Luke’s first feeding. We also gave him a bath. He was pretty relaxed until the very end at which point he started crying. Perhaps he just got a little cold. Drying him off and putting him back in clothes calmed him back down.

It’s too bad about the rain because it would be nice to take him on another walk today. At least it’s supposed to be clear tomorrow. He hasn’t really been fussy yet today, but we are only just coming up on two o’clock. I had a little nap this morning but am still pretty tired. Luke and Liz are sleeping now.