Wow did i ever have crazy dreams last night. Actually it was more like i kept falling asleep to the same messed up crazy dream. i'm glad that's over. Now, instead, i'm laying in bed next to you thinking maybe you shouldn't come to the barn with me because what if the boys wake up while we're gone.
Anyways, i love you and i'm sorry you don't have the friends you wish you did. i can relate though. You're the only real friend i've got besides Ed

—if you can count Ed. i spend large quantities of each day with people who will only ever be work acquaintances, and who often times make me feel uncomfortable. i wish it wasn't the case, and that we both had more local friends, but our current situation is what it is—current. i like to remember that it is only current. This isn't a forever. In fact it will be a small blip ten years from now.
i think you're on the right track with your resolves. Most particularly i think you could find a great friend in Mrs. Nyre, with some effort. Michael is a nice guy and i enjoy talking with him. Our families are pretty much perfect for each other. Though it will be nice to have the Chaffees up this weekend (though preparation for it is a little crazy).
There's a loud cat meowing off in the house somewhere right now. Our cat counts amongst the loud annoying ones now, wouldn't you agree?

Oh Cinder!
i hope your day is a great one, and full of smiles. Don't stress out about the barn. Remember that we've done amazingly, and that we only have so much time. Don't let anyone else stress you out either. Its okay to say no, but do so kindly but firmly. We are not super-people. Rather we are a family of people who do what we can in super ways. We've accomplished more than the average individual could have in the past month. You are amazing and you will never cease to amaze me (or drive me crazy).
i love your entirety.
.a boy