OT:Backyard drama continues!
As those of u know who've been keeping up with todays drama about the next door neighbors little girl being in my back yard this morning while her mom was sleeping and I was sleeping this is a spinoff of that. We got padlocks today for both of our backyard gates. The pool ladder is up and locked. Ok, when I talked with her mom earlier this afternoon she was upset and saying how they'd gotten stuff for the doors to keep her in, that she'd talked with her and told her to never go out without mommy or daddy. Ok, a kid is a kid and u can never be certain that they're going to actually listen to u and do what u say. Tonight I was on my front porch with Allison my daughter. It doesn't face their house so they couldn't see us unless they walked into my front yard. Allison and I were just chilling, enjoying the afternoon. I heard a clanging from the side. Yep, little Hailey was back and trying once again to get in the back yard. Mommy was on a cell phone and didn't come over several mins till after Hailey had been here. I've told them that Hailey is welcome to come play with Allison but to make sure I'm out or home at least before they let her out. After this morning u'd think they'd be more cautious. Her mom came over and stood talking on her cell phone for 15 - 20 mins in my front yard without even saying hello or kiss my hinney. I like these ppl but I wasn't raised to let my kids run free. Allison is 5 and she doesn't go outside unless I'm watching her and she sure doesn't go to anyones house without me knowing it or going to keep a eye on her. I can't believe after this morning she got out on them again and was again trying to get in the back yard. I pray that they got something to put on their doors to keep her from going out again early. She's a precious little one and I don't want her wandering off. How do u politely bring something like this up? I told her mom once again tonight. Hailey is more than welcome to come play. Just make sure I'm outside, let me know when she's coming over. I don't think they knew Hailey was coming over tonight, supposedly she was supposed to stay on their back deck while mommy was on the phone but she slipped off to come over here. I just hope they watch her better. U can never been to careful these days.
sounds like you are about to be neighborhood mom. Make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks, oh and you have a pool so you will need xtra towels and swimsuits in every size so everyone can go swimming.
I decided it was easier to embrace it rather than fight it. At least they are girls, seems easier to me than boys. I have two and not a day goes by without at least one neighbor here. I have moms that come to the front door wondering if their sons are here. People are so busy and sometimes kids fall through the cracks.
Having a good neighborhood mom is important, hope youre up for the job.
One of the perks is that I get extra help. When I bring home groceries or need something done, my boys help along with their friends.
I guess the mother wont' be satisfied until some pervert snatches her and they find her in a ditch somewhere. I think you should really say something to the mom about letting her wander off. Kids are not safe ANYWHERE even if you think you live in the best, safest neighborhood. A few weeks ago here in my city, a little 4 year old boy who was known to wander off in the neighborhood came up missing. He was found a week later, cut up in a garbage bag. That was very sad and tragic, but at the same time, the mother let him run around unsupervised all the time. Kids are not safe and parents should be more careful. Kudos to you for keeping an eye on your daughter........ Deneen
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I don't know the child's mother, but it sounds to me like she is being too carefree. It sounds like since she knows you'll watch out for Hailey... she doesnt have to. Thank GOD you're a good person, because there are a lot of people that are child molesters, rapists, and kidnappers that would take advantage of a situation like that.
You did the right thing, and in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with addressing your concerns with Hailey's mother. Most importantly, you are concerned about her general welfare, but also, imagine the liability involved if an accident happened on your property! I hate that you had to resort to putting locks on everything, but it sounds like you can't really depend on this mother to watch her child, so it may have been necessary... better safe than sorry I guess. =)
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