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What would you think of this?

SkyeMummy View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:22 PM Post #1
Posts: 1,808 Joined: 18-April 05
Take a deep breath and count to 10......
A perfectly normal acting and looking woman knocks on your door one day with her 3 children 9, 6 and 3 G, B, G and says - I live in the street behind you and my son has been desperate to play with your boys after hearing and seeing them playing at the front of your house. Is it ok if he plays with your boys? I'm going to sit here for a little while to make sure he's ok, do you mind?

LynnyP View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:24 PM Post #2
Posts: 16,434 Joined: 23-January 04
My snarking is a medical condition.
I would think her children wanted to play with my children? It would probably be better for her to pop around alone first to set up a time though.

whathousework? View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:26 PM Post #3
Posts: 4,937 Joined: 16-December 06
M=mum, U=uni student, M=eMployee = busy!
I would think what a brave woman she is to take the initiative. I'd also look upon it as an opportunity to get to know my neighbours and make new friends.

Escapin View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:26 PM Post #4
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I'd think 'fabulous! New friends all round!'

BetteBoop View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:26 PM Post #5
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I'd think lucky you. There are no kids around me, but if there were I would probably be knocking on their door asking if DD could have a play date. There are lots of advantages in being friendly with neighbours with kids. I would pursue it with vigour and vim.

LambChop View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:29 PM Post #6
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
QUOTE I'd think 'fabulous! New friends all round!' Same! I'd chuck on the kettle and have a good old yack, I love meeting the neighbours, especially if there are kids similar age.

BadCat View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:29 PM Post #7
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Shape-shifting Reptilian Overlord
There are ways to phrase her request that would have sounded better but ulimately I don't have a problem with it. I would have introduced myself and asked her to sit and have a chat over coffee while the kids got to know each other. This post has been edited by BadCat: 18/11/2012, 06:30 PM

Jemstar View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:29 PM Post #8
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I would think it was great!

Cuddlesnkisses View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:31 PM Post #9
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I'd think she is totally scoping out your house so she can break in when your not home.

auldlangsyne View Member Profile	18/11/2012, 06:33 PM Post #10
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. This post has been edited by auldlangsyne: 03/03/2013, 04:42 PM

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