One more reason

As if she needed anymore. I mean, Ms. Jackie and Mr. Warren already got meerkats over the summer while we were gone (one of O's favs). Now, she is giving out Flav-O-ice. Olivia l.o.v.e.s Ms. Jackie. She loves Mr. Warren too, but Ms. Jackie had the snacks tonight. And she was giving out jewelry! Olivia scored a great, green bangle that she has offered to share with me until she is old enough to wear it.














What I love about Jackie and Warren is that even after a long day at work, they never act like they are in a hurry when our kids are out. They are always willing to talk as long as the kids show interest - even if it is only a "hi" or a wave. I've seen Jackie enjoy many a quiet moment by herself, reading a catalog on her patio. I know she enjoys the wind down time. But she lets Olivia come over (with her stuffed tiger which thankfully did not scare away the meerkats) and call the shots for a while, while I finish supper and Mike chats with Warren (and Joseph moans because he has four gigantic molars taking over the back of his mouth). We didn't need any more reasons to love our neighbors, but tonight we found some anyway.