Ms. Yu

An added benefit to living in China is our Ayi, Ms. Yu.  Here are 10 facts about her;

1.    She comes to our apartment 3 times a week to clean, do laundry, pay some bills, cook and run errands. 

2.    She does not speak English.

3.    She will only iron Matt’s clothes.

4.    She makes good dumplings.

5.    She only smiles at Matt.

6.    She has a son and a husband.

7.    She has a secret hidingplace only she knows about for my socks.

8.    She was thoroughly confused on Halloween when 15 or so children showed up at our apartment dressed like monsters. 

9.    She carries a Prada purse.
10.  We don’t think she knows our names. 

Matt and Ayi making dumplings last spring.