Neglecting Neighborly Norms

[Aliantha]

You know, Max was a really difficult baby. Have a look back about 4 years ago and you'll see some horrific posts from around the time he was born. I could just about have killed anyone who woke him when he was sleeping, but even that wasn't enough to save my sanity.

I hope things are ok with your moods Choco. A few of your posts have made me wonder if you might need a little help? Please don't be offended. Please please don't. I just wonder if you might be having troubles coping a little if Beans has a few little quirks that are hard to cope with and you might find really take a lot out of you emotionally. If things are fine and I'm just imagining things (misery loves company you know) just tell me to shut up, but if you need a chat, just pm me. I would like to think I could give a bit back in return for the support people showed me when I needed it.

If your neighbour is a bit needy, but seems genuine, maybe you could just try being honest with her. Let her know you need a bit of space, but that you appreciate her efforts and that when things are a bit easier you'll have her over for dinner or something. Being introverted is ok, but I've always loved the adage, "It takes a village to raise a child". She's part of your village. Maybe you could ask her to babysit for an hour and take a walk with kits or something? Might be nice...