Was sick on Monday, first headache and sore throat, till Tuesday then diarrhoea on Tuesday, intermittent till now. Wonder why, but didn't see a doctor of course. We haven't got medical insurance yet so doctors will be expensive. Sore throat and headache long gone, but replaced with runny nose and cough now. Anyway it will run its course.

On Monday night there was supposed to be a ladies Bible class but I missed it cos I was sick. Then on Tuesday, one of the sweet ladies gave me a call and then popped over to my house with a huge serving chicken rice soup to feed the whole family and homemade hot chocolate! I was so touched by her warmth and kindness. Her hot choc jar is so pretty too (pictured below). She's new to Utah too, and pregnant with her 1st baby, due in March. She used to be a teacher and has a M.Ed. I think. Something in common -- love for teaching.. Looks like we can have long chats then, about kids and teaching?

I also couldn't take it by Tuesday afternoon, having to drag my feet around still doing chores and caring for the kids who were as energetic and attention-seeking as ever. So I called dh and asked him to return earlier. He brought the kids to an air force museum so I could have time to rest. But in the end, I only managed to take a bath and sort out the clothes before they returned, cos the weather was cold, and the museum closed at 4.30pm. The kids enjoyed themselves though, evident in photos below.