Knock, Knock, Knock

"Can Isaac play?"

In a quick flash shoes, walkie talkies & two juice boxes leave the house.

So happy about his new friend...a bit older, very polite, helpful with building independence, street crossing activities, promotion of outdoor & imaginary play, all topped off with that he lives right next door.

I spent my whole life playing outside - climbing trees, riding bikes, pretending to battle something or save the day...yes, I should have been a boy. As a result I have major hang ups with living in a city, in a subdivision & having basically no yard. This neighbor boy has channeled a place that warms my heart for Isaac. A new found interest.

So here is the problem. This sweet polite boy happens to be the offspring of something straight out of the movie Species. His mom, I am 1000% scared of & I take shit from no one.

I have now seen her on more than one occasion completely freak out & start spitting phrases like "Come over here & I'll break your fucking face" or "I'll fucking cut you bitch, so help me god". I was hiding behind my car during the last incident...which describing it now sounds very silly but I was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time which = peace out.

First of all who really talks like that outside of prison or some Gangland documentary?

Jeri & I are both totally afraid of her because she is SUPER NICE to us & we are just waiting for the day she goes off the deep end. In case we suddenly end up in the hospital & there is no explanation...you might want to look at the two story next door, you might find fingerprints.

So do we let Isaac hang with the sweet boy who probably thinks whatever his mom does he should do the opposite & he will have a good life or do we limit the interaction?

His mom is not around much which is why I think he comes over but it makes me wonder if I start to limit the interaction will she get pissed at me then I'm caught in an uncomfortable situation of her wanting to cut me or break my face? I had braces people & like my smile broke & scar free.

This is uncharted territory for Jeri & I. We don't know many thugs or even people with thug like behavior. I'm snotty & proudly say NOT A FAN.