Need help wording an email to neighbor

blueskyeshining

My neighbors are absolutely sweet, wonderful people who have made us feel very welcome ever since moving here. In fact, just two weeks after we moved in, they made birthday dinner and cake for DD's 1st! They snow plow our driveway! I need help wording an email to them that doesn't make them feel bad. Okay, here's the situation: they're getting all new flooring and a complete kitchen remodel, which will take about 4 weeks. It started two days ago. I didn't realize it the first day, but the workmen have set up their tools and saw on the neighbors' back porch, which is directly below DD's window. That's right, DD has been woken up for 2 days during her nap, and she is not pleasant when this happens and will not go back to sleep. I've thought about trying to move her to a PNP in our room or the playroom for nap, but I know it will be an absolute disaster. I'm going to try putting another fan in her room today, but that saw is loud.

So, how do I word an email asking if the workmen could set up shop in the driveway (other side of house)? I thought about going over and just talking to the crew (I've talked to them twice now and they seem nice), but don't feel like it's my place.  

TIA!

Oh, and I said something to DH about it, and he assured me that she just needs to get used to it and not to say anything. I hope it happens tomorrow so that he can be on fussy baby duty all afternoon, jerk. 

Sinafey

Is there any way that you could talk to them in person instead of an email?  I feel like stuff like that just comes across better when you're face to face.

Also, have you tried a white noise machine?  My DD's a very light sleeper and they help us immensely.  I crank ours up to the very loudest setting. 

august8080

Yeah, I'd just go knock on their door and be super sweet. "I wonder if it would be possible if your contractor could move the saw to another spot in the house, perhaps XY or Z? It's right under DD's window right now and waking her up from naps. I'm SO SO sorry to be a bother!!"

 I'm sure there's other places it can be located and I'm sure they won't mind. They have no idea they're waking your sweet girl up and I'm sure they'd feel bad to know it, so just ask nicely

blueskyeshining

Sinafey - I feel like you are always the voice of reason. I actually just checked back to ask if perhaps I should walk over tomorrow and talk directly to them. I was thinking it was earlier in the week than it really is (Friday already?), and they work late. I definitely should talk face-to-face. Now just need to figure out how what to say. 

I'm going to try using our air purifier today in her room, but like I said, the saw is directly under her window. I'm not sure anything would actually cover up the noise. 

ebat

Do you have a smart. Phone?if so there are lots of white noise apps out the, you'd be surprised at how well they work

mlf625

ITA, it's got to be in person.  If I were your neighbor, I wouldn't be offended at all if you brought it up face to face ... but I'd probably feel a little put off by an email, where it's tough to tell tone.

And yeah, don't piss them off!  A neighbor who snow plows your driveway is worth their weight in gold! 

drpayne

mlf625:

ITA, it's got to be in person.  If I were your neighbor, I wouldn't be offended at all if you brought it up face to face ... but I'd probably feel a little put off by an email, where it's tough to tell tone.

And yeah, don't piss them off!  A neighbor who snow plows your driveway is worth their weight in gold! 

 

Totally agree with this.  GL!