Last summer, I hated our next-door neighbors. And I hadn't even met them.
They were building their house on the lot right next to ours. The process took forever. It was very loud. The builders worked from sunrise to sunset, with peak activity seemingly occurring during what should've been Rhys' nap time. Grr.
Of course, as the process came to an end, we started to get excited about who was going to live next to us. We plan on being in this house for several years, and our neighbors could make or break the experience. We just prayed that they would be our age (everyone else on our block is ten to twenty years older than us), have a kid (a good kid for Rhys to play with), and like to have fun (in the cookouts and margaritas sense. Not "like to have fun" like the neighbor couple down the street--who are alleged swingers. But that's a story for another time.)
So, imagine how thrilled we were when Marcus and Kelly moved in. They're our age. They love beer and Ohio State football and have a very large television. They have a sweet little boy, Colin, who is two months older than Rhys. And...
this is the little girl who joined their family two weeks ago! Meet Allison Grace, who is visibly exhausted here from all of the head sniffing and finger nibbling to which I subjected her.
We had them over for dinner tonight. I made spicy chicken tacos. Not exactly Irish fare, but I'm making every attempt I can to kickstart my labor. After dinner, I sprinted several laps around the block. Then, I contemplated letting Nate get lucky tonight, even though it's not his birthday.
Here's Rhys holding Allison. He's oblivious to the fact that one of these things is coming to live with us any day now...
As with everything and 18-month-olds, his amusement was short-lived. He just wanted to play with Colin. (Yes, a toy bomb did go off in our family room. Don't worry, everyone is safe.)
"Hey Colin, I like your St. Patrick's Day shirt."
"Thanks, Rhys. Why do your jammies have a monster truck on them?"
"Because my parents are classy. That's why."
As they say, a good time was had by all. I am very much looking forward to spending my summer days with Kelly, sitting on the porch with our babies, sipping martinis while our boys play in the street.
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Okay, I had several comments to make throughout this post...but then, I looked at your labels and laughed out loud at the last one. Everything else is gone. Sorry. ;)
I do believe that I'd like to live on the other side of you, based on the sitting-on-the-porch-sipping-martini comment. :) (and I did like the references to alcohol.... I do that so often that my dad wanted to have an intervention for me b/c I'm becoming an alcoholic.... despite the fact that I drink about 1 Bud Light per 1-2 weeks!!!)
Now, if you all would move to my street, that would be great! Leave the swingers be, the late night visits and the hill climbing behind you. It's better over on our side... duh!
I'm happy that you guys have K&M too. They are a great fit for you guys, kids within weeks of each other and paints for kids to play with... what more could you want?
ha!
This picture is just darling! She looks like an angel and I can't wait to meet her!
It's crazy to think that you'll be posting a picture very similar to this very soon! :)
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Rhys is going to be a great big brother. and i'm glad that you have nice neighbors.
Oh! How wonderful. I think it's great that you and Kelly have children so close together. That's awesome.
(Hope you're feeling ok!)
Oh! How wonderful. I think it's great that you and Kelly have children so close together. That's awesome.
(Hope you're feeling ok!)
(I cannot BELIEVE it says, "14 days to go" in your little "T.W.I.T'S BABY" widget at left.
OH.MY.GOSH."
I've been thinking about you often and I include you in my, "pregnant mama" prayers.)
How fun to have some young cool neighbors with kids the same age as yours! too fun! The average age in our neighborhood is 65, so it would be benefiber shakes and bridge until the wee hours of 6pm for us....ALMOST the same.
I am with Ky, I can't believe it is only 14 days, hope you are feeling well!!
Wonderful! I think you owe Marcus and Kelly an apology for hatin on them :)
You're right, having good neighbors really does have an effect on your living experience. For example, I would still be snowed in my driveway if it weren't for the guy across the street who so kindly snowblows ours for us. And helps Mike put in a sump pump. And gets our mail when we're on vacation. And does many kind things that we haven't really done in return. THAT'S a good neighbor. (We do buy him beer to thank him, we're not total savages.)
Sounds like you have a fun summer ahead!
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