Day 3 {lunchtime}

At 10:45am everyday, here’s what you’ll see on the fourth floor.

The nanny chants 撤走 rhythmically to help them walk without falling. They do a little anyway. And, everyone (Chinese and American alike) giggles when they do because the cuteness is entirely overwhelming.

Down to the third floor they go, riding an elevator down to minimize those cute stumbles.

They sit down around small tables in small chairs and wait to be served.

The nannies bring out a big pot and dish lunch into metal bowls. Then, each one as they are able, grabs their spoons and digs into their rice dish or noodles in a broth with tiny pieces of chicken or pork and vegetables. And, everyone is pretty happy.

When they are done, they potty and then climb right into their own crib, remarkably climbing into the correct one that has their name on it. There they all rest for the next 2 hours while the nannies do the same on the floor mats in the room beside them.