This week has been a lazy week for Edmund and his parents, and I must say it is quite nice. We've had no appointments or places to be. This leaves time for adventures and exploring.
One of the things I have wanted to do all summer is visit the Belted Galloways (or Oreo Cookie cow
s) at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro. The weather has been quite mild this week, so Steven, Edmund, and I took advantage and headed over to Pittsboro on Monday. There really is not much to do with the cows other than ooh and ahh over them for a minute or so, but nevertheless we had a good time. Edmund did as per usual on his outings and slept. He didn't even budge when Steven took a picture of him up close and personal with the new "Oreo Cookie" goats. The trip to Fearrington was fun for all as it ended in a cone of Maple View Ice Cream.Our new house is close to several major highways, but Steven is a fan of using back roads. One such road we now frequent quite a bit is Fearrington Road (not to be confused with Fearrington Village). Every time we go down this road we pass a sign for Patterson's Mill Country Store. It's one of those place you pass and think "I ought to go there," but never actually do. Steven and I decided we had done the "I ought to" one too many times and finally turned in the gravel driveway. The store is piled high with antiques and Americana. One room contains an abundance of old pharmaceuticals. I was taken aback at the variety of laxatives available in the early 1900s. I suppose back then people figured laxatives could cure all ills. They definitely might solve some of little Edmund's problems. Patterson's Mill is certainly off the beaten path. I'm glad that after 14 years in Chapel Hill I finally made my way into the store, though it's probably an experience I won't have for another 14 more. 14 years from now Edmund just might be awake for the experience too!
