Last night, when I was at my most tired an irritable, I got online to check the blogs that we read regularly. I checked ours for comments and found that our neighboor had left a couple! I laughed out loud for a long time after reading them and realized how truly lucky we are.
Our neighboorhood is full of parents. Most are parents of teenagers, but there are a couple of young children. We are surrounded by people who want to be a part of our child's life, and who want to share in the joy of it all. They come over, touch my belly and share their stories and advice. I truly value the fact that if we need to, we can run across the circle and get some help from someone who is experienced at this. Our families live far away from us, so the sense of community is so important.
This is why we live in the suburbs. This is why we moved. We have found in our neighboorhood the right blend of privacy and respect, coupled with truly caring people. People who care about thier neighboorhood and the other people in it. People who want to be a part of each other's lives, but more importantly, who want to maintain the collective space that we all share - both visually and in the not-so-visual ways.
There is discussion about getting together to start a neighboorhood crime watch. As a community, we have all been talking about wanting to start monthly dinners at each others homes - just to get to know one another and to be more comfortable within our community. Perhaps Kelly and I will start next month and invite everyone over for a holiday event of some kind.
Thank you, neighboor, for reminding me how much I love our neighboorhood and for being a part of our lives! Our children will be better off for the richness that our community can provide.
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aweee- shucks!! that was so sweet! and, "weee-ss family nowah! ceelee & nettie!" (from the color purple)..yes your neighbors know you 2 luv the color purple & lavender flowers 2!). we are just as blessed & happy to have you 2 as neighbors 2! you're kind, caring, friendly, easy-going, keep-it-real, type-oh-get-down-in-dah-yard and do something proper-like sistahs! we're very excited that ur allowing us to share something so precious and God sent! okay, i'm tearing up - i think it's neighbor sympathy pains or envy! maybe we'll grow up & b like u 2 and eat healthier..and..oh yeah kells..i 4 got 2 tell u i busted mikk at the chinese spot! un huh..did she tell you? okay..just once....bye..love yall..k
DOOD!!! It's a frickin' miracle!!! I can read your blog from its actual address instead of only from bloglines!!!!!!
I am so glad that your neighborhood is turinging out to be a great collection of people. I keep hoping that you all will line your barbecue grills up back to back in the middle of the circle and have a massive neighbor-becue! It is a great street...
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