September 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Funny weekend moment with BM

It may sound surprising, but for some reason BM always feels the need to throw her two cents in about activities in our house on our skid weekends. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:32 PM by Step Talk

looking for some advice on how to deal with add/adhd skid...

so as i have said before in my blogs..."ss"6 (not dh's bio) has add/adhd. he has a plethera of issues. he takes medication and see's a counselor. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:21 PM by Step Talk

Adult FSS swears at me and gets kicked out!

Just this weekend, FSSalmost21 had a major tantrum and cussed me out, calling me a f'n ungrateful b#@%h in front of FH (so glad DS11 wasn't there). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:20 PM by Step Talk

DH and I don't get to take that many vacations. Being tight on money right now coupled with our work having us on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it's very difficult to get away. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:11 PM by Step Talk

Her fears result in my worry.

So my last blog was about BM not coming to dinner after saying she wanted to spend time to get to know me and agreeing to the idea. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:10 PM by Step Talk

How many of you have stepkids who only see their father as a wallet?

Both SD17 and DH are driving me crazy. SD has ALWAYS primarily seen DH as a wallet, but it's gotten worse since she went to live with BM two years ago. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 12:35 PM by Step Talk

Have you ever...?

I was talking to DH last night and referred to BM as “BM”. I did not call her by her real name, I actually called her BM. LMAO. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 12:32 PM by Step Talk

A perspective from DHs

This past Friday DH & I went to dinner with our long-time friends who also are “blending.” Our SKIDS are the same age/gender. We have been with our DHs for about the same time. Our problems parallel. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 12:32 PM by Step Talk

SS18 still doesn't get it

Last night DH made a comment about what a big expense college is and I reminded him that it took me more than 10 years to pay off all my student loans. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:30 AM by Step Talk

Checking In.

I've been trying to check in on the blogs from time to time to make sure everyone is still kicking. I figured I would post a random update for the day while I'm finishing up my lunch break. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:15 AM by Step Talk

Back to Reality

DH and I and our baby and my 2 kids just had a wonderful break in Miami beach. DH had to do some work so we went along, stayed in a great resort on the beach. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:11 AM by Step Talk

NOW he's good enough for you... (long)

This topic has been burning my tail feathers for a while and it's really not about what you are probably thinking. This actually has to do with SD15 and SS20. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:02 AM by Step Talk

Anyone have a MIL like this..?

My mother in law is the typical italian mother. She acts just like Marie from EveryBody Loves Raymond. I love her. She does a lot for DH, me and our children. But sometimes she pisses me the F off! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 10:32 AM by Step Talk

I'm back!! But this is my final post....

Hello everyone! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 9:36 AM by Step Talk

Help! BM is a financial disaster zone and I am in her path of destruction.

How do I prevent her financial tailspin from affecting my own financial security and future?? My DH's XW has about the financial responsibility of an 8-year-old. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 9:31 AM by Step Talk

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