Sunday Blog post

 This past week felt a bit like a roller coaster. My energy levels seemed to swing back and forth between excitement and exhaustion, but there were still plenty of bright moments along the way.

Last Saturday turned into a busy day, we headed to the Father Hennepin Festival carnival in Champlain. The weather was absolutely beautiful, which made the experience even better. We brought our bicycles along, which turned out to be a great decision because it made it much easier to get around the festival grounds and move quickly from one area to 

last Sunday, my son and I drove to a hotel in ostego, minnesota and spent some time swimming in their lazy river. It was a nice way to wrap up the weekend and enjoy some time together before the week began.

Wednesday turned into a busy day. After work, we headed to the Father Hennepin Festival carnival. The weather was absolutely beautiful, which made the experience even better. We brought our bicycles along, which turned out to be a great decision because it made it much easier to get around the festival grounds and move quickly from one area to another.

Most of the evening was spent letting my son go on rides, including the Scrambler, which quickly became one of his favorites.

After the carnival, we stopped by Sky Zone so my son could burn off even more energy. By the end of the day, we were both ready to head home.

Thursday was another workday, but it also included an unexpected visit with an old friend. She happened to be only ten minutes away at a soccer field while three of her children were participating in soccer tournaments, so we met up and spent some time catching up. It felt just like old times, and it was nice to reconnect.

Friday was another workday, and by the time the weekend arrived, I was ready for some quieter time.

On Saturday, my son left for a camping trip with friends. Originally, they had planned to stay at a particular campsite, but after discovering that many people were using the area as transitional housing, they decided to stay at a different campground that offered more amenities, including bathrooms, showers, and a fire pit.

With my son away, I suddenly found myself with something I haven't had much of lately: uninterrupted time. I spent much of Saturday researching books and trying to rediscover my reading life.

I sampled several titles that only halfway captured my interest. I picked up a novel by Ken Follett, and I also started a Matt Haig novel that immediately pulled me in. On the other hand, I attempted Kate Morton's Homecoming but struggled to connect with it and eventually set it aside.

Overall, it was a week filled with work, family activities, reconnecting with friends, and a renewed interest in reading.