December 2009 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse!

Then SD16 tells me BM is thinking of coming to Canada next Christmas. She is currently living in Italy. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 5:15 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Well...that was a good idea...rolls eyes

Ok...well I did it. I told the H that I was done being the Nazi. Told him he needed to make a list of what wasn't acceptable and the consequence for that behavior. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 5:10 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

AAHHHGGG

Im starting not to like my skids they lie, steal, whine and cry all the time. BM has no dicipline at her house and the skids are more than happy to bring that up when they get punished at ours. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:57 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Is it me or would you be pissed?

Ok, we don't have the kids all this week until Saturday the 26th but then we get them on the 26th for 8 days and we are going to Chicago together. Great big family vaation (eye roll). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:51 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Where do your "issues" with skids come from that cause you to disengage?

i ask because ss and i get along really well. he is almost 5. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:24 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OMG y'all, I cannot do this again.....

SD17 has been kicked outta gmas house...... but only b/c I called CPS on SD20 for leaving her baby w/a mentally ill BM. They blame SD and told her to find someplace else to live................ read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 3:14 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

More on Gratitude, Expectations and Christmas

Okay....so DH had a talk with SD9 about gratitude. Told her what he expects her behavior to be. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 2:40 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Received SS13 "Skippy's" latest report card

and it is not good. He's actually slacking in the so called "fluff" classes. Two unprepared for GYM notifications. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 1:26 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

The ink is barely dried on the court order...and BM is already having "issues"

So I pulled out the new court ordered placement schedule and the holiday "rotation" that we got this past Friday and BM is already saying she "can't do it". read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 12:35 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

DH Spent $300 (not the $400) on SS16's Xmas Present - Idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SS16 was charged with felony marijuana possession just recently. His case was pleaded down to misdemeanor/probation. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 12:28 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

SD9 getting highlights

I have that angry pit in my stomach and shaky feeling right now and need to vent. Just got off the phone with DH. As we speak, he is with SD9 at a hair salon where she is getting highlights. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 12:10 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I knew the quiet was too good to last

Yesterday FH came home and said that he spoke to SD9 today(he picks her up everyday from afterschool and brings her to BM's house). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 12:06 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

A description of roles perhaps...

I am not the enemy of your child. I did not destroy your previous marriage. I did not make life altering decisions for you. I am not the enemy of your ex wife. I am not the enemy of your mother. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 10:57 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Christmas Day-Xanax, Straight Jacket, or Jail? You decide!!

I need some serious help on how to handle this situation. If you read my previous blog, we just went to court less than 2 weeks ago for DH’s ex withholding visitation for the past year. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 10:49 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Taking it one day at a time...but I just don't know.

So, after all the mess (from my last blog) DH and I have had a number of very long conversations. I opened up my heart and soul and explained how I have been feeling for the past year and a half. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 10:34 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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