Dear Downstairs Neighbors

So, you might not have gotten the memo, but I am sure you are aware that we have a dog and a new small human.  You might have been aware of the dog, but I am sure the new human has just recently made his presence known.

I would like to take this opportunity to apologize.  Seriously, I would have hated to live below me, in fact I have spent the last 15 years angry at my neighbors who lived above me in various apartments.  They have been loud, foot stomping, guitar playing, late night partying, perfectly normal neighbors.

So again, I would like to apologize for the pitter patter of paws running to chase a ball, the stomping of new feet jump-jumping in his crazy jumper contraption, the thud of a plastic toy hitting the floor, repetitively... at all hours of the day and night.  The barking at nothing, the crying at nothing, and all the various noises you must endure.

I can't promise this will improve, in fact I have a funny feeling it is going to get worse.  So I am sorry. I hope you don't approach me in the elevator... I seriously hate conflict, so I will avoid you at all cost, and I know that sucks, but well, I'm tired.....

Oh, and apologies to our next door neighbors too.... you may suffer as well, and I have to run into you a lot more often, so you hear my verbal apologies daily.

Gotta go... the UPS guy is coming, so this house is gonna get loud!