we have an ayi (maid/nanny)!! I interviewed 5 different women today for the position. Our consultant that helped us with housing/schools/etc was here to help translate. Not all of them spoke English. I can only imagine how that goes. Trying to explain what you want done around the house. Although, they all had experience as maids and nannies, so I guess it gets worked out somehow.
We decided on "Sophia, a chinese woman with several years of experience. Including work in a Kindergarden and as a piano teacher. She speaks and understands most English. She worked with an American family before. They also had 2 daughters. She will work M-F starting at 8:30, beginning this Monday. She is also willing to work overtime (Saturday's and evenings) as needed. This will take some getting used to, but seems to be the way of the ISP life here in Shanghai.
Once again, we headed to the children's play area here in the neighborhood. I talked with two moms there and Morgan enjoyed playing with their daughters. One of the moms, Rachel, is from MI. She does not live in the neighborhood. The other mom, Missy, is from Minnessota and lives close by. Morgan and her two daughters got along great. We exhanged phone numbers and walked home together.
Another successful day!
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Kristen, Mark, Morgan and Molly,
HELLO!!!! I love this! We are so excited for you guys! This is such a wonderful opportunity for all of you. I know it's hard for you and your family and friends back here, but this is a great way to keep in touch. I love seeing the pics of the girls....you and Mark could be in some ya know! We love to see you too! It sounds like they bend over backwards to accomodate you while you are there. That's wonderful! Enjoy sweetheart! Keep the blogs coming and 3 years will fly by! You are all in our thoughts and prayers....your mom and dad too.....man are they pitiful right now! When your dad called me about this blog.....he was much more upbeat! They do miss you all so much.
Have fun and we will "blog" you back soon!
Much Love, Shari and Herb
You guys are so cool to share your lives with us. Thank you so much. I look forward to your new entries!!! Hey, can you receive packages at your address? Love and Hugs!!! Joanie Lippincott
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