Love Thy Neighbor
I need to get something off my chest. I am having a real hard time loving my neighbor. And it's getting harder and harder. I have tried very hard to take the high road. To be the better person. I know I need to lead by example and lately my example has been poor.
A couple of days ago, Kristin came tearing downstairs to tell me that the neighbors kids plus a couple other kids from down the street were wrecking our Christmas lights(yep we've gone redneck!). She said they were pulling the bulbs out and smashing them. These are little kids mind you. No older than 10. I jumped up to see/catch them but it was too late. And the damage had been done.
As you can see, the lights are gone. There are many other places along the fence where they were pulled as well. I just chose not bore you all with the pictures.
This is only part of all the damage done to my fence. On the other side is a green belt. They go back there constantly. I am afraid they will get hurt. They also climb my tree. Also worried they will get hurt. When I talked to the mom, the girls claimed their innocence and said that they were trying to get the boys to stop(the boys from down the street who also have a history.) Mom, of course took their side. I would too. I have no proof, so I to avoid drama, I let it pass. I took the names of the boys and found out where they lived. We talked a little about my tree...interestingly enough...the mom said she has seen "L" another kid climbing it all the time and she is always after her. Really? And what about your kids??? They are always in it. I said I tell them to get out too because I don't want anyone to get hurt etc...THEN she says, "Yes, because then you know it will be your responsibility..." oh it gets better....she adds...."You should just cut it down." What!??? Oh I don't think so. No. People should just tell their kids to stay off of other peoples property!!!! Am I wrong?
So yeah, I am having a real hard time loving my neighbor right now. What problems have you had with neighbors?
A couple of days ago, Kristin came tearing downstairs to tell me that the neighbors kids plus a couple other kids from down the street were wrecking our Christmas lights(yep we've gone redneck!). She said they were pulling the bulbs out and smashing them. These are little kids mind you. No older than 10. I jumped up to see/catch them but it was too late. And the damage had been done.
So yeah, I am having a real hard time loving my neighbor right now. What problems have you had with neighbors?
Comments
Seriously, this is whatcha do...ya go get a b.b. gun...
Holy heck! Uggg you hadn't told me that part. Wow.
Ugh I am sorry.
Otherwise there is not much else you can do but lock up anything within reach of little hands and batten down the hatches! So sorry about all the fuss. Kids can be jerks.