Neighbor Love

I would be lying if I did not admit that I felt sad that my husband and I have not been able to afford to buy our own house. However, we have dealt with many obstacles and unemployment issues that would not allow us financially to fulfill our dream right now. The other day, while I was outside with my daughter, I realized how happy I was in our current community. We live in a townhouse, and we have the most amazing neighbors. My daughter plays with the neighborhood kids of all ages, and in the evening and on weekends everyone comes out to talk and watch the kids play. I have become very close with a couple of my neighbors and discovered some wonderful new friendships. As I stood outside watching my daughter play, I realized how happy we were in the community we live in now. We have the type of community where when you child runs around the corner, someone is always watching out. We all watch out for each others children, and the mischief that they try to get into to ;) Although I wish we had a pool or a park in the community, I wouldn't trade my community and neighbors for anything. There is never dull moment between the lives of everyone, and every family is unique in their own way. We have a diverse community of Hispanic and Indian families which make it more amazing because everyone learns about each others cultures. My daughter now speaks Spanish to our Hispanic neighbors courtesy of Dora the Explorer and Diego, and listening to our neighbors speaking to their children. We have people of all ages and with all kind of crazy obsessions (I am mainly very excited I found one of my good friends and neighbors is also a Twilight/Vampire lover). I have found friends I will never let go, and I cherish every day I get to see them and hang out with them.