Ai yi!

We are getting an Ai yi! What's that? Well, Ai yi means "aunt" or "auntie". Sometimes it is a term for any older lady. It is a sign of respect a little like "Miss" or "Ma'am". But sometimes it is a house keeper or nanny. That is what we are getting. We met with her today.

Yan did a lot of work on this. She found her, and arranged it all and translated for us. She even wrote up a "contract" for her. At first we thought we would be getting one for nearly everyday, but she has another job and we did not want her to quit right now, so it is only part time. She will help with the laundry and dishes and cleaning. She will cook lunch for us and will watch the kids so we can actually go out some as a couple! I am really excited about it.

I know that she wants to do a good job too, because she told Yan that she had trouble sleeping last night because she was so nervous. It should give us more time for homeschooling and other work.

Next week we will be in Shanghai most of the week, so she will start the following week--the same week that classes start.

Oh yeah, we are going to Shanghai to meet Jon's parents. They are coming for a visit. Please keep them in your thoughts as they travel.