Much needed break

CARMEN: We are having a 3-day school break starting today as the Primary 6 students are having their final government exams.

TESSY: It's a much needed break, you know, Car..., even though we'd a..., a..., one-week mid-year school holiday about..., about..., just 2 weeks ago.

CARMEN: Yupp. Actually, our niece from America, Tea (pronounced Tia), had been staying with us during the holidays. She's only 3 years old and can be a handful.

TESSY: Very stressful sometimes.

CARMEN: But, she's so cute...

TESSY: And fun to play with.

CARMEN: Also, both of us have not been feeling too well lately. I'd a sore throat.

TESSY: And I'd a fever.

CARMEN: I hope the 3-day break will do us good Tess.

TESSY: Yeah..., and don't forget what dad said...

CARMEN: I know..., we have to start catching up with our studies too :(