A couple of last surprises

We had a nice little party for E's birthday yesterday. While we were in the garden playing one of the more raucous games, Rose, the cat from next door, crept into a freshly-weeded corner and gave birth to three kittens.



After the party our neighbours came over and brought the kitties back to their house. Rose followed over the fence ... and painstakingly carried each kittie back to their birthplace in our garden. Oh well, as E says, looks like we will be feeding two cats for the next few days...

The other surprise appeared last night at bedtime - 3 spots on E's chest. Uh oh. This morning, more spots, yes folks, it's chickenpox. What fantastic timing!! She was really upset to miss her last day at school today, but we are hoping that if she rests up well today and tomorrow she will be well enough to travel on Wednesday ...
So far it doesn't look too bad. Not too many spots, some already crusting over, and only very slight fever. She's tired though. Turns out there is an epidemic of chicken pox in the village at the moment. Sheesh!