Well, after the note....
Gee, the drama's fast and furious. LOL.
See the previous post, then catch up with this one.
Anne came over with a note of her own and we chatted for a fairly lengthy time. She's Lucas' biological mom after all, was embarrassed by my thought they were a blended family, but Lucas has a form of autism, hence the behavioral issues. They've moved twice in one year, are away from their families, are having marital difficulties, Isabelle is being tested for mild autism, etc.
So, embarrassment all round, with her saying they're going to switch Lucas' room to the other side of their unit and me telling her that it's their home too, to fully enjoy it.
Apparently the husband's not happy with the house purchase--they bought it too quickly, they miss their old neighbourhood in town (guess they didn't just move from the Toronto area, they moved some time before and were living in another part of the city, which would be why the kids are not in either of the schools in this neighbourhood), someone has complained about the kids using chalk on their driveway (! -- not me!), he wants more money, etc. The usual life issues. They intend to stay for a couple of years, but that's it.
She was so apologetic...and I was trying to reassure her that understanding helps, and that I wrote the note only to let them know that I could hear their business, in case they didn't realize it.
Anyway, I don't need to go into further detail, just that we all want to be good neighbours and will do our best to muddle along.
Whew.
Maybe it's good I wrote the note, then, to clarify the situation. She did say she was aware of the noise level before my note, and that they have heard their other neighbour having a fight with their spouse. So they know the walls are thin.
Whew again. That's way too much drama for me. I admitted to her it was very hard for me to be direct about stuff like this, but again, perhaps it's all for the best in the long run.
I can hope.
Comments
Glad the air is cleared somewhat!! You are a wonderful neighbour Kim! Seriously!! You've build bridges.
Take care
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I once lived in a huge apartment building where the layout of each unit was identical. Most every night the couple right above our bedroom would have loud sex late at night. And it would go on and on... Now, I like having a house with no adjoining neighbors!
Big hugs to you for your kind steps!
*big round of applause*
You did the lady a big favor and I do think she appreciated your kind words and offer for a respite if one was needed. Maybe things will get better. So sad for the little ones. You know it's really odd that so many kids are autistic these days. I really think that there is something to those vaccines. I truly do. I don't care what the DR's say.
I hope there is more peace tonight for all.
It's goes to show you never know what cross someone has to bear.
xoxox
In my morbid universe, I was eagerly awaiting each new blog to see the next episode of As Kim's World Turns. For your sake, I hope things work out, but, like on TV, everybody getting along makes for boring watching. Here's to a boring future for you and the boys.