So, I've never brought up my neighbor before now, but now is the time. My neighbor's backyard is atrocious. Weeds, poison ivy, garbage, you name it. It's disgusting. However, she herself is pretty decent. Quiet, keeps to herself but is also friendly. So I've overlooked it. 6 ft fences make good neighbors. Well, of course this summer Maddy wants to play outside and I want her to be in the backyard some. But I don't know what's growing/living in my neighbor's backyard. It should be noted that we've ALWAYS cut her front yard, too. So a few months ago, I spoke to her about it and she said she'd do something about it. Nothing... Then, Matt got poison ivy (which spread from her backyard) and he went to talk to her about it. Still nothing. So we stopped cutting her front yard. It hasn't been mowed in about 3 weeks. Yesterday we got a note on our door stating that she has signed with a yard service and they will do both the front and back soon. WHOOO WHOOO!
But that brings us to the tree. She has a pear tree sapling in her front garden that is just TOO BIG to be where it is and too close to the house. She will be cutting it down but offered to let us have it and transplant it if we want it in our yard. I'm not really sure they are going to be able to get the tree OUT of the ground well enough to consider transplant. If they can, I would like to ask how much the cost would be to put it on our property line.
Matt and I wanted to plant a tree when Maddy was born. But we never did get around to it. This tree sprouted up on it's own in my neighbors garden. Matt pruned it and kept track of it. I'll be honest, I know it's our neighbor's tree and that it can't stay there. But I will be sad to see it go if it gets cut down. So given the cost is right, I'd like to call this Maddy's tree and replant it in our own yard.
So we're getting a new water heater tomorrow. Ours is rusted and starting to leak. SHEESH that takes a bite out of the budget! But we need it and we don't know when ours could possibly go.
Unfortunately, I need to miss a playgroup because of it that I was really looking forward to. But, what can I do. I need the water heater installed! Speaking of, I really need to get some playgroups set up for this summer. Thursday mornings are out for me since Maddy will have dance 'class'. But, every other day is basically free. I really hope my mom's groups pick back up again in summer that way. Maddy needs other kids!
Tea of the day: Gloria Jeans Cinnamon Spice Black Tea
WO of the day: Will do elliptical tonight, I've already done pilates and ball work.