Question of the Day 1

Today's QOTD is:
How well do you know your next-door neighbors?

Answer:
We are lucky enough to live in a great neighborhood and have close relationships with pretty much our whole block! I am reminded of when I grew up, when all the kids were out playing and over at each other's houses, when you could call up a neighbor to borrow eggs or butter, or call them in a pinch to watch the kids for a bit. In fact, our neighbors across the street came over to use our washing machine when theirs was broken and they lent us their extra car when ours was in the shop! Talk about friendliness!
Our neighborhood is filled with kids ranging in ages from 6 months up to 14 years old- who love to babysit Le and Lo! We have built in playmates and babysitters! In fact, our neighborhood just planned a progressive dinner where we have drink and appetizers at one house (ours), then move to the main course at another house, and end with dessert at yet, another house. We have 9 families involved and everyone signs up to bring a dish to one of the host houses! The party will take place on March 24th! We even got the older kids to babysit all the younger kids after the meal so the parents can have some fun adult time! I'll let you know how it goes.
As Anthony says, we're not moving until Sara and Clare, and Ivy and Shawny (the girls who babysit for us) go off to college! And I must say, I'd have to agree!! We are pretty lucky to have such great neighbors.