Change is good

We have lived next door to the same family since we moved to Tacoma 14 years ago.  We got along just fine, kept an eye out for each other's houses and chatted it up occasionally. Our kids are close in age and have played together a lot since they were babies.  

Last summer we attempted to discuss with them the unfair way their daughter was treating Alice. There was some "mean girl" stuff going on and we approached the parents.  We were not well received, and for an entire year now our neighbors have not made eye contact even once...blatantly ignoring us. Their daughters have spread lots of rumors about Dominik & Alice to the other kids on the block. 

Needless to say, I was thrilled to see this sign go up in front of their home a few weeks back. It is time, time for change...and I am grateful as today the family moved out. We won't miss the negative and hope with the next family we live next to there will be less drama.