Neighbors

Today as I was mowing my lawn, I saw our neighbor come outside. I smiled at her, and was going to wave, but she wasn't looking at me. I would have shouted hi, but the lawnmower was on and really loud. I decided to make another lap around the front yard and if she was still out there I was going to go say hello. So I did my lap, and yes she was still there. So I immediately let the mower turn off and walked over and introduced myself. It wasn't so bad. She was really nice. Her name is Hilary, and she has 6 boys. 3 are from her husbands previous marriage, 1 is from her previous marriage, and they have 2 together. When she told me 6 boys, I was like I really don't know how you do that! She said I know, but they are spaced out enough that they help a lot. I told her my Dad came from a family of 6 boys. I said it's hard enough having 2 girls! They are both the biggest drama queens. I don't know if I could handle anymore children, and I would probably have another girl, so that would mean 3 drama queens. I'm thankful for what I do have though, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Anyways I met her oldest son awhile ago, and he was really nice. I don't know why it's so nerve racking to go and talk to other people. It's so hard for me. I'm so glad I did. They seem like really nice people, they take good care of their yard, they aren't loud and annoying. All pluses here! The only thing I don't like is that they are smokers. I hate the smell of cigarette smoke, it makes me sick. I'm not going to stop talking to them just because they smoke. That is so wrong. I hope to get to know them better. I love this neighborhood, it reminds me of my neighborhood that I grew up in. I hope that we will have Lot's of good memories here like I had of my old neighborhood growing up. Hopefully I can get the guts up to go and introduce myself to our neighbors on the other side of us. I just never really see them outside. I think It's easier to be outside and introduce yourself, than going and knocking on the door to introduce yourself. Anyways are you all close with your neighbors?