Neighbor Update
Let me back track:
Last week the new neighbor on the block came to the door. Basically she told me the old man next door to them exposed himself to her son and nephew by standing naked in his bathroom window. Totally. Not. Right. Dude’s a little squirrely, in my opinion, anyway. I digress….
So, I had a talk with the kids. Told them that TimmyJimmyTommyJohnnyWhatshisface did something that was inappropriate and that they weren’t allowed to talk to him anymore, and they are definitely not allowed to go anywhere with him. I feel that I explained it enough to them, so that they understand that he is not someone we can or will trust.
Yesterday my three and the two from across the street were in the cul-de-sac. The little three-year-old proceeded to engage TimmyJimmyTommyJohnnyWhatshisface .
Mikey said to her, “He’s not a good man, don’t talk to him!”
She, like any normal three-year-old, shouted out, “MIKEY SAYS YOU ARE A BAD MAN.”
TimmyJimmyTommyJohnnyWhatshisface walks towards them declaring how hurt he was, and if he did something to them to let him know, yadda, yadda, yadda.
The kids disperse. Mine run home and the girls run to their house. Mikey bursts in declaring that he hates TimmyJimmyTommyJohnnyWhatshisface and tells me what happened. We watch him go across the street trying to talk to them. Nothing. Then he comes to our house. I didn’t answer the door. I was in pajamas and no bra; it wasn’t happening. Next time I see him, though, he will be greeted sternly and I will let him know that under no circumstances is he allowed on our property and DEFINITELY not permitted to talk to our children. I’m pretty sure Michael is going to say something, too, regardless if I have or not.
God, just when you think you are safe shit like this happens.
So, I talked to the dad across the street about it, and we are on the same page. We have a united front and have agreed to look out for one another’s children.
“While we’re talking about having this united front, I want to ask you something. The girls expressed that they weren’t allowed to come into our yard, not even our driveway. I just wanted to let you and [wife] know that I have no problem with the girls in our yard, or in our driveway, and whatnot.”
“No, no, they are allowed, it’s more of a respect thing. We want to make sure that they have respect for your property and not enter it at unwanted times,” he responded.
“Seriously, I have no problem with it. If Davey’s asleep I usually put a sign on the door. So, you can just let the girls know that when they see that sign, not to ring or knock. Otherwise, it’s a-ok, cool?”
“Cool.”
Phew. They aren’t weirdo freaks, and as I type the girls have come up to the door to see if the kids can go out to play. It’s all about safety in numbers, especially in light of the real freak down the street.
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Phew Mishi thank god your new neighbors and you talked and you don’t have to wonder what the dealy is.As for the freako-that’s just enough to give u the heeby geebies!
I’m glad that went over so well. Sorry about freaky deaky man though. Yucks.
Keep us updated and I’ll keep hoping for no peep shows for you!
I just knew it would turn out to be nothing! Teaching kids manners. What a concept!
While they’re at it, they should teach manners to the kookie guy, too.
I’m glad the neighbor kids thing worked out. And, whatshisface is a FREAK.
Um, ewwww! I’d be a little afraid to have the kids out without adult supervision. Thank goodness you’ve got an alli in your other neighbor against the forces of nakedness.
They are safe out there, so long as they are together. My kids have good heads on their shoulders.
Absolutely – hope you give the real freak a piece of your mind soon!
So glad to hear the update and know that it was a respect thing. I suspected a talk with the parents would uncover something not so odd. And it’s awesome that you are all looking out for each other, too!
Jeez, Mishelle. You should have a chat with your local cops about that weirdo. At least let them know that you and your neighbors are concerned. Maybe he’s known to the cops for such behavior. At least, if they’re forewarned, they’re fore-armed, just in case the perv tries something else. Adults simply cannot go around appearing in windows nude, when there are kids outside. It would be bad enough had he exposed himself to adults. He needs to know he’s being watched, and that his behavior is far from acceptable. If he thinks he got away with it that time, he could do it again. Horrible, filthy pervert. I hope he moves away or gets locked up out of harm’s way. Take care.
Siani,
The cops were called on him, by the mom whose kids he exposed himself to. I think she even said she was going to call the builder (it’s a fairly new subdivision) so that they could possibly breath down his neck.
The dad across the street said when he saw him next he was going to be very unfriendly in the way he talks to him about what happened.
I’m hoping he moves once all the neighbors start readily showing their disgust towards him.
Phew! I’m glad the cops are in on the picture. Men like him should have their private, sensitive bits inserted into a mousetrap, which is then sprung! There was a pervert who used to stand at the end of my street, waiting for the kids to come out of school. As it’s a fairly quiet neighborhood, some people allowed their kids to walk home with their friends, rather than going to pick them up. I called the cops several times, but they always took ages to turn up. So I used to chase this dirty little man away every time he turned up. He eventually got locked up for exposing himself to a five year old girl. Vile pig!
you can pretty much google any city name and words like s-x offender and get a list of who is registered in any city.
It can help when looking for a new home too.
I don’t think it’s just in Texas . . .
scary neighbours are the worst. it’s so hard to know what’s best sometimes – restricting access to kids or letting the kids continue to play as usual with several warnings. i grew up in a few areas with suspect naighbours and eventually my dad just decided it was better that i remain inside.
but i’m glad the hear that the sane neighbours were just doing what i expected!
Oh I’m so glad the neighbors didn’t turn out to be freaks but I am so sorry about whatshisface. That’s rough. We had a problem with an elderly neighbor relieving himself on the side of a neighbor’s house. We were directly across from the action. It was tough to address it and our relationship with this neighbor’s wife is now non-existent – as I think she was embarrassed by it. Sucks.
LOL… “The dad across the street said when he saw him next he was going to be very unfriendly in the way he talks to him about what happened.”
I’ll write the words on my fucking knuckles if I have to. I hate that I was out working when this happened, but then again maybe it was for the better I was not immediately available.
Dallas Meow:
We certainly checked out our area and felt very safe, since we are within a school zone. You just never know. Most offenders haven’t been caught, thus not registered.
Zoey Jane: I won’t be a prisoner in my own home. The kids are all together (3-5 of them, at a time), and I check on them often. Plus the across-the-street-neighbors have a good view out of their house. We might have an old squirrely perv on the street, but I’m not going to let him ruin our lives. Ya know?
Michael: I’m gonna video tape you when you talk to him. Oh and just think…you helped him with his washer. What if he was checking you out!?!? EEWWW
Ugh. Sorry about the creepy neighbor. Yuck. But it sounds like you have a lot of good neighbors too.
Your byline (is that what it’s called) made me laugh, more so today than normal. My mom and aunts and uncles are in the process of figuring out what to do with Grandma. nursing homes, their homes, where is she going to go??? I keep telling my hubby we need to have more kids so there’s more of them to support us when we’re old.
Old creepy guy… so not ready for something so real and ugly to make its way into our neighborhood.. but it is great that you were open and let your kids know.. there is power in numbers that is for sure.
and awesome for you that those other neighbors are not nutty after all.. would be true crazy person to not immed. fall in love with you!! :)
EWWWWW!!
I like that you have communication with your new neighbor and you can look out for each other!
It’s always better safer than sorry and I’m glad your other neighbors are normal after all!
Cree-Pee!!
Safety in numbers is right!
Just run over to his house in the middle of the night and spray KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS in big letters on his driveway or front lawn using shaving cream or something. That will give him a reality check…promise.
That guy sounds very creepy!
I’m so glad you’ve got to bottom of the other neighbour problem. I understand the respect thing he’s trying to drum into his kids.
ick. i guess it’s a win some lose some. you have an ally against freaky should be registered with the state creep at least. And if indeed what the dad says is true, they sound like solid peeps. good luck!
So sorry you have one of those people in your neighborhood Michelle. Make sure you give us the run down if M has to go pay him a visit.