Do you have noisy neighbors?
Before you think how cute he is, just remember that pictures don't come with sound files.
We do. Well, in actuality, we have noisy neighbours. No, I’m not being snobby by using the British spelling, nor am I showing off. In fact, I am alerting you to the fact that we live in the UK. As such, we live in a flat. As such, we have lots and lots of neighbours- 2 sets on both sides of us to be precise. And since we’ve always owned our own home before, we find this “cosiness” a bit much. Don’t get me wrong- I’m not planning on putting up privacy fences or anything crazy like that, I like having neighbours. I make them biscuits {aka cookies} and pull in their rubbish bins {aka trash cans} and all that, I just don’t like hearing them…especially at night or during nap time. Once again, I don’t mean to say that they can’t have the occasional noise, etc., but there are certain things that just shouldn’t persist. I am referring to one small, white West Highland terrier who feels it is his god-given right to whine when left indoors alone and bark incessantly when left outdoors. Lord knows that car passing by is an imminent threat, as is that cat that walks by several time a day- I mean, who knows? It could pounce at any minute! {never mind that it never has.}
Yesterday the dog was barking so much that my good friend asked how we sleep and deal with him on a daily basis. I had two answers:
- The most important answer: sound machines. We keep one in every bedroom (3) so that no one’s sleep is interrupted by anything, including that rascal of a dog. This is essential for day time naps, as well.
- We have kids. They also make noise. Sometimes a lot. And while we try to be considerate, I console myself that my neighbours can’t complain since they also have a little one that makes noise. It balances out in the long run. {I hope they have sound machines, too.}
How do you deal with noise? Any tips?
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