Sudo's Diary

May 19, 2024

This weekend was a rollercoaster! Mom and Dad had a first-aid class at Dad's work (sounds like they're training to be real-life superheroes!). Since they were busy learning how to bandage boo-boos and maybe even save lives, I got to stay at school with my teacher and all my friends. It was like a giant free-for-all playdate – even the older kids were there! They were super cool, letting me borrow their giant building blocks that were bigger than my head! We built a whole city together, complete with towering skyscrapers, winding roads, and a bustling pretend marketplace. I even got to be the fire chief of our make-believe fire station (don't worry, the only fires we fought were imaginary ones!).

Later, when Mom and Dad finally arrived to pick me up, the rain decided to throw a gigantic fit. It poured down like a waterfall, so much that it even filled the space around the wheels of Dad's motorcycle! We had to wait inside for a while while Dad carefully maneuvered the bike out of the puddle. Scary stuff, but Dad handled it like a pro, just like a superhero navigating a tricky obstacle course! Looks like the rainy season has officially arrived, turning the sunny days into a memory. And guess what? Even though we live on the first floor, my room somehow got flooded again! Crazy, right? Mom and Dad said it might have something to do with a clogged drainpipe outside.

After a quick cleaning mission (everyone pitched in – even I helped by carrying some of my favorite toys to a safe, dry spot!), we headed off to a wedding for one of Dad's friends. It was my first wedding ever, and it was magical! There was yummy food galore (I especially loved the tiny cupcakes that were decorated like little butterflies!), everyone was dressed in their fanciest clothes (they all looked like sparkly princes and princesses!), and the best part – fireworks! They filled the whole sky with colorful bursts, like someone sprinkled a giant bag of glitter across the universe. On the way home, the rain returned for another round, but this time, thanks to Dad's afternoon drainpipe-fixing mission, my room stayed safe and dry.

This morning, we were all set for my vaccination, but the doctor said I wasn't quite feeling my best. Bummer! So, we went to the playroom at the clinic, but it was bursting with other kids, and there wasn't any space left for me to play. Back home we went! Seems like the rainy day yesterday caught up with Dad too – he had a fever and had to rest in bed all afternoon. But don't worry, by evening he was feeling much better and took me to see a different doctor. Turns out, I wasn't sick at all, just a few sneaky ant bites that were making me a little itchy! After that, it was grocery shopping time with Mom and Dad. We got fruits (because healthy superheroes need vitamins to fight off any villains!), yummy cakes (because sometimes even superheroes deserve a treat!), meat and veggies (for more superhero fuel!), and all the ingredients Mom needs to whip up some delicious porridge for me to take to school tomorrow. Maybe I can even help her decorate it with some fun fruit shapes – a star for bravery, a heart for kindness, and a smiley face for a happy day!

The diary entry you provided includes 5 new words:

1. Bandage (noun): A strip of material used to support or protect an injured part of the body.

• Example 1: The nurse applied a bandage to my scraped knee to stop the bleeding.
• Example 2: The mummy was wrapped in bandages from head to toe.
• Example 3: I learned how to put on a basic bandage during first-aid training.

1. Clogged (adjective): Blocked or obstructed, often with something soft or sticky.

• Example 1: The kitchen sink was clogged with food scraps, so the water wouldn't drain.
• Example 2: My nose is clogged from allergies, making it hard to breathe.
• Example 3: The traffic on the freeway was clogged due to a major accident.

1. Gigantic (adjective): Very large or enormous in size.

• Example 1: The construction crew expertly manoeuvred the gigantic crane to lift the heavy steel beams.
• Example 2: The captain skillfully manoeuvred the gigantic ship through a narrow channel.
• Example 3: We had to manoeuvred the gigantic furniture around to fit the new couch in the living room.

1. Bustling (adjective): Full of activity and noise.

• Example 1: The market was bustling with people buying and selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Example 2: The city streets were bustling with traffic during rush hour.
• Example 3: The restaurant was bustling with customers on a Friday night.

1. Galore (adverb): In large quantities; abundantly.

• Example 1: The birthday party had food galore – pizza, cake, ice cream, and more!
• Example 2: The store was having a sale with toys galore, making it hard to resist buying something for everyone on my list.
• Example 3: The garden was filled with flowers galore, creating a beautiful and colorful display.