*Mother is still nursing a rage against first elder sister.

*The first dog days began. According to the local custom, people eat dumplings on this occasion. It was for this reason that towards noon brother-in-law brought over some dumplings fresh from the pot for mother. She only ate a few and left the others for son. I fried them for him as supper.

* Son intended to eat hot pot. He went to buy some meat slices and seasoning for cooking at home. During the winter vacation, he had ever done the same. Maybe this will stimulate his appetite in such weather.