Pembantu and Bahasa Indonesia...

Oh the joy of a Pembantu has come to fruition and we've been here not even two and a half weeks. A Pembantu is a maid/nanny. I am taking a Bahasa Indonesia class and in order to do so needed to hire a part time Pembantu to be here for my kiddos for a few hours a week. Easier to do part time at this time of the year as most everyone is away on holiday. She is amazing. She speaks good English and very, very sweet. Additionally she is helping me speak Bahasa Indonesia when I try to speak it to her. On an embarrassingly impressive note she whipped our house into shape in very short order. I come home and she says "Ibu, I change. Let me show you" and she shows me what she has changed- like putting foil on the stove burners or putting the kids' pants in a different spot- all that makes much more sense. Last night we were supposed to have dinner with our neighbor but I was under the weather so he and his Pembantu brought dinner over. The food was delicious and validated a culinary benefit from having a Pembantu (and fabulous neighbors). I actually think the food made me feel better. ?
I have immediately enjoyed the class and the ladies I am with make it even more fun. Bahasa Indonesia is a nice language to learn as it's not too complicated and totally phonetic- it is pronounced exactly the way it looks!
On our way to a play date with,  I think, one of the last kiddos here who leave in a few days. Sad but I am excited to have some alone time with my family.
As always to be continued. ..