So with a combination of factors including the relationship between me and the Raccoon lady we've decided to move. I wish things between her and I would be better, but she seams pretty set in her ways. The other day I got yelled at because my kids wondered over to "her side" of the place. It was such a surreal moment as I sat there being yelled at by a 55 year old because my 2 little boys are playing on a swing set that they've always been able to play on up until she decided to draw a line between properties. Let me also remind you she has a 12 or 13 year old grandson that lives with her and has obviously Outgrown the swing set. So I rounded up my boys and explained they aren't allowed to play on the swing set anymore because Maryellen does not want to "Share" her toys. At that moment Ethan proceeded to grab a basketball that belonged to the Grandson. So I grabbed it from him and kicked into "her side" of the yard. By now Ethan is pouring in tears not sure what just happened. It killed me to think she was really letting this happen all because of a chip on her shoulder between ME and HER!! Not my kids!!! She got in her car and drove away. As she was driving away I yelled "I hope you're life is happy" She yelled back "it is". OH MY GOSH I was fuming by now and trying to round my children into the house so I could contain my Anger. Who is this lady??? Who acts like that anymore??
A few days later when I regained my composure and decided not to retaliate in any way; I was talking to the my landlord. The unit on the right of her and on the left of us is now vacant. As I was talking to her I explained the lovely event that occurred the other day. My landlord seamed a little surprised, but said "well just give her some time I think it will pass" Ok I'm sure her little tissy fit will pass but my question is "Why do we make excuses for people?" I never could understand that just because someone can't control their emotions, people like me have to ride it out and hope they come around. I don't know if I making any sense, but it seems like people don't need or have to take responsibility for their actions. I'm sorry if she is just in a bad mood or whatever her problem is something needs to happen and she should apologize for acting like my 3 year by yelling at me and making my children cry. Ok so I'm going off on a tangent.
So I'm talking to my landlord and I ask her if we would be able to move into the now vacant place so we could be that much further from "HER" I also gave some more incentives like I would paint everything and clean it up real nice. So bottom line we are moving in a couple of days about 50 feet to the left of us. This place was a disaster!!! The people before lived like slobs and the carpet was unbearable. So she replaced the carpet and linoleum. I've painted every inch of the place. Next I will be scrubbing everything else tomorrow. So far is looks 180 degrees better than before. This place is also way cooler than our place now. I'm excited to get it all done and pretty much live in a brand new place where I don't have to worry as much about crossing the line of tape!!
By the way if anyone is bored you are welcome to come help me paint, clean or move!!! :) I will be finishing painting and cleaning tomorrow. Then moving Friday!!
6 comments:
Sounds like you should move more than 50 feet away from that crazy lady, Who doesn't get along with Heather!
I'm with Linds! She sounds like a nut! I'm glad you'll have a brand new place though! I'd offer to come and help, but you'd probably be done by the time I got there! lol!! You'll have to take pics of all your hard work when you're done!
That is so rude! I can't believe that she would act like that. Wish I could come over and help but with my kids, I am not sure we would be much of a help.
You were such a crack up the other night! We have to hang more often!!
I'm sorry that you have to go through having a neighbor like that...trust me, our neighbors were like that too...bitter old people. I need to add you to our blog, but I need your email address! I haven't done a very good job of updating since we went private a while back. Hope things are well with you and your cute boys.
Oh my, Heather Chard! Do you remember me? Sara Gleason? (Boulter now) I went to jr high, highschool (maybe even elementary right?) with you! It's soooo good to "see" you. I don't know if you'll remember me but HELLO again after all these years!
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