party crashing

I had a great time last night crashing a party in another neighborhood. We were invited even though it is mainly a neighborhood party. The girlies and I decorated cupcakes with flags on top and went on our way to this place where I would love to live. It is one of those neighborhoods where it seems everyone knows and likes everyone else. The kids all play outside all day in the street. Where the parents hang out in some one's backyard every summer night and just enjoy each other's company. There was a pool for the girlies to swim in. There was picnic food galore and many friends to catch up with and new families to meet. The fireworks were amazing! Certainly putting many displays I have seen to shame.

There are 2 houses for sale on this road right now and we have been to look inside both of them. Neither is ideal, but one could be the house with some improvements. I know I need a job before we could go and make an offer. I am trying but have not been successful yet. Something will come up, I know but I am growing impatient and a little jealous of this neighborhood that I want to be a part of. I don't usually have jealousy about things that other people have - not about cars, clothes, jewelry, relationships with husbands or children. But I do get house envy quite easily. Not that my house isn't a blessing. I like my little house but it is little and we need a little more space. And if we are going to move somewhere I want it to be where I already have friends for me and my children. I want it to be where the schools are good and the church is close by. I want it be where I could envision myself for the rest of my life. My current neighborhood has twisty, hilly, narrow roads where people drive too fast. I would never let my girlies ride their bikes up there in the road! O well, guess I need to get a job before I can get out of my neighborhood. So I will try to be thankful for the little house I have, the beautiful lake in the backyard, the health and happiness of my family and not focus on what I want. I just told S this morning that the porch swing at Lowes was a want and not a need. I guess I should remind myself also that the yellow house is a want and not a need.