"Let's go check the mail" is code for "Let's go outside and see if there are any other people out."
Shane hasn't figured it out yet. He protests. I push him out the door.
Then something like this happens (if we're lucky):
Sometimes we're the first ones out, sometimes not. We hang around and amuse ourselves either way. We'd never meet anyone if we sat inside all day. I'm glad some of our neighbors like to poke their heads out, too.
Recently, Shane tried to shoot a few hoops on our next door neighbor's hoop. He couldn't shoot high enough. Today, I improvised.
Charlie liked the table, too. She likes to follow Shane around and greet Max on our porch. Her baby brother is due tomorrow.
Raheem came by later and thought the table was great for dunking.
We had to move the table quickly, so Courtney (our neighbor) could park, but then we were right back at it. Sidewalk chalk at Charlie's followed.
Shane and I stayed out until the sun went down. Then I had to shove Shane back through the door inside. I'm hoping he figures out the code one of these days!
What a great idea taking the coffee table out by the basket ball net! What fun! I'm so glad you and Shane are being a blessing in your neighborhood being so friendly. It's much harder to make friends when you don't have a kid with you. We haven't really made friends with any of our neighbors. We've spoke briefly outside with a few, but haven't even met others. Mainly people stay indoors if they aren't walking their dogs. It's weird not even knowing what my neighbors look like!
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