Sons Benjamin, 21, and Joseph, 18, both have left for work. It is 5 a.m. and I decided I’ll write this column while all is still quiet. The weather has taken a big change overnight. Yesterday, and for more than a week, we have had nice, sunny, warm weather. Now this morning the temperature is in the lower 40s and seems to gradually be dropping.
We took advantage of the nice weather by raking leaves, the men hauling manure, etc. I also planted 42 tulip bulbs of various colors in my flower bed in front of the house. Hopefully they will come up next year. I love flowers that come up every year.
Daughter Elizabeth and her three children are planning to come here for the day. Little 10-month-old Allison is taking her first steps and walking short distances. This is always exciting to see. She is still so petite, so it’s even cuter to see her walking…