What is the best way to combine the sentences below using a participle phrase?
Jim was chopping wood all day. He excitedly awaited the exquisite Brazilian stroganoff for dinner.
A. Jim was chopping wood all day; he eagerly anticipated the exquisite Brazilian stroganoff for dinner.
B. Chopping wood all day, Jim excitedly awaited the exquisite Brazilian stroganoff for dinner.
C. Jim was chopping wood and eagerly anticipating the exquisite Brazilian stroganoff for dinner.
