And proud of it!

When we moved to this city block last October I debated whether or not to get a deaf kid sign. I kind of decided against it. For one, I didn't think it would make any difference. People would speed regardless. For another, we've taught Ellis basic street safety. He's a cautious kid and takes pretty good care of himself. Besides, I'm usually with him when he's out front. I figured a deaf kid sign was sort of moot.

We're getting a new block captain, though. The old one is just that: old, and infirm. Our block has degraded some over the years, so I'm told. The woman who is taking over grew up on the block and has recently moved back. She's been really proactive about improving some things around here (and believe me, plenty needs improving). She took the initiative to get me an application for a deaf kid sign and she turned it in. She seemed to think it would make a difference. So we got the sign.

Ellis has been really into street signs lately and knowing what they all mean. He is pretty excited that there's a street sign just for him.