Chinese influence

We have a number of Chinese people living with us. Xiaowen is our boarder and he has been away for 5 weeks over the holiday period and returns on Wednesday. We also have a flat attached to our house and a Chinese couple rent it out. This all means that I can stay at home with the kids and home-school them as the extra income helps us out. Fei from the flat has her mother staying for 6 months and she has really fallen for the kids and in particular, Caleb. She has offered to take him home to China for 1 year when I have this next baby, so sweet but so not going to happen. I could not even imagine entertaining the idea. The kids call her Ninine ( I don't know if that how you spell it) It's Chinese for Grandmother. She has been amazing, making food for us, hanging out and bringing in washing, looking after the kids. She does not speak English but we are both learning a little of each others lingo. Caleb is learning to speak Chinese, it would be great if he could keep it up. i must go now as I here Caleb has woken for the morning and is ready to get up.