I didn’t go to bed until 2:20 this morning, so getting up for breakfast was a little rough. After eating we went to Maury County Park on the other side of town. Luke had fun at the playground and interacted well with the other kids. We came home for lunch and then he was supposed to take a nap, but didn’t. I was loading the lawn mower onto the trailer and Liz came out and took him for a short drive. She returned and he was still asleep so we all drove a bit and ended up at Henry Horton. Luke played there a while and then we went to Ace Hardware, which he loved. We returned home and I worked on the computer while Liz and Luke did a video chat with her parents. After dinner Luke had his bath then went to bed. I will chat with Liz for a little after she comes out and then will drive up to Monteagle.

Well last night ended up being a marathon. I arrived there at seven and left about twenty past midnight. In between we talked a lot of politics. It was nice, but exhausting. I tried to sleep in this morning but couldn’t, so I went to the jobsite and ran the chainsaw a bit. Mid-morning I got a message that my parents were coming by so I went and cleaned up the cottage and waited for them. After they came I went and worked some more. My reward for good working was a visit to the library and a bag full of books for three dollars. I returned to the cottage for a light lunch before heading home. I stopped at the auto parts store in Lewisburg for some fuses. Luke was waiting for me when I got home and we played until dinner time. We all ate well and now he is asleep. I hope to be soon as well.

I woke up this morning and the ankle felt about 95%, so that was great. I went to work cutting and hauling more brush. It was another warm, sunny day and I got a lot done. My dad stopped by on his way out of town and we chatted a little. I worked until time for a late lunch, then returned to the cottage to eat and shower. I stopped by the Goat Market for a drink and chat with Eric before heading on. At the Home Depot in Manchester I bought a light bulb for the microwave and two chains for my big saw. At Dollar General on the way home I bought a bird feeder. Upon arriving home Luke and I filled the feeder with seeds and hung it on the front porch. Then we read some before dinner. He did a lot of talking and eating before bath and bed. I washed dishes while Liz put him down. Hopefully I’ll be able to go to bed early as I’m quite tired.