November 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

BM's daily "crises" are more important than my needs?

So FDH and I had an extremely rare weekend where we only had BS3. BS9 and BS7 were with their dad, SS10 and SD8 were with their mom. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 10:35 AM by Step Talk

I KNOW I shouldn't allow this to anger me. I am only human though!!!

So my BD14 moved in with us on Friday. I am SO happy and excited! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 10:31 AM by Step Talk

Noone left behind...

DH reported that BM told him SD is doing great in school this year. Hold the cheers.... read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 9:15 AM by Step Talk

spin off from another post. How many include their skids in their christmas pics? and why or why not?

I'm just curious. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 9:08 AM by Step Talk

The Fun Continues

Ok, so Petri has been in school since the end of July, but according to DH, since they "track off" every so often, she has actually only been in school for 7 weeks. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 8:30 AM by Step Talk

Something that was said to me and I noticed on other blogs about SM's who live far distances from their skids!!

I was accused of this on a blog I wrote yesterday and it burns my ass - basically it said that since my SS lives with his mother ft - I am more of a BM than a SM - if anyone thinks that because the sk read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 8:02 AM by Step Talk

Hate not knowing about communication with BM...

My DH and BM used to communicate every single day...they would email each other multiple times and it would drive me crazy...I asked him if they could limit it to the necessary communication only...li read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 8:00 AM by Step Talk

Do I Have to Include Skids in Our Christmas Photo?

I am wrestling with the question of the family Christmas photo card. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 7:57 AM by Step Talk

Why does one have to beg...why??

Good morning, read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 7:53 AM by Step Talk

Ahhhh.....skid night!!

So, skid night is Monday. Used to be, SD11 had soccer practice on Monday, so DH and SD were gone much of the evening, and I had peace and quiet at home. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 7:44 AM by Step Talk

Relocation Questions

So, I just need some advice. My BF has a 7 year old daughter who has been split custody for about 3 years now. BM has her Sun-Wed and we get her TH-Sun. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 7:38 AM by Step Talk

Condoning or not?

I’m sure you’re all about sick of this subject as I am, but a good friend/co-worker brought up an interesting opinion re my DH attending the grandkid’s birthday party. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 7:24 AM by Step Talk

Expectations of you

I happened upon someone's advice column this morning talking about the difference between evil stepmothers and good stepmothers. The author was too stupid to even quote over here. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 6:19 AM by Step Talk

Curious? Do any of your DH/SO/BF ever compliment the BM even though they cannot stand her?

My FDH really isn't a bad guy. I have my annoyances with him (as I am sure he does with me). The whole FSS thing is usually where the problems are,but he really is a great guy! Anyhow....... read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 6:00 AM by Step Talk

Today's the BIG 5-0

Some things I remember fondly from childhood: Actual SILENCE to be alone with one's thoughts (no TV or Ipod blaring in the background). read more Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 5:54 AM by Step Talk

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