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Such a curious way to communicate these days. It is one of the great things about living far away from family and friends in this age.

I got a rough one at 4am that kept me up from the neighbor below. Don't ask why I was up. These days I fall asleep in Marcello's bed exhausted. I woke up and checked.

The email from our downstairs neighbor states that it is pretty unpleasant to live under us and that we are very loud. She starts off with how loud and late the workers were here and goes into how my son cries so loud and what heavy feet he has. She says that she understands how difficult it is to be a mother, but she has her daughter in bed at 9pm and doesn't want to hear noise after 9:30.

If I could have minimized this noise, I would have. I feel sorry, but I also feel that some of what is happening is beyond my control. We have been trying to change M's sleep patterns and working hard to find a solution. I also don't like his going to bed so late, but he is exhausted after his long day where he does not sleep and takes a late nap. I am trying to eliminate that nap and to get area rugs. I will try to do my best.

I know we all try to do the best for our children & wrote her back with this sentiment.