December 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Anybody else have a stepkid with medical issues . . .

and have to deal with a BM that won't communicate and/or lies about important issues even though it's court ordered that she keep a detailed log? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 7:34 AM by Step Talk

Why do skids hate?

This morning I popped open MY laptop, and to my surprise SS19 had been on it. Really? However, better yet, he didn't log off his facebook. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 7:20 AM by Step Talk

Does anybody get this???

I don't understand why some BM's (not all I'm sure) but some, especially the BM I deal with, act the way they do?? I especially do not understand in my situation. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 7:17 AM by Step Talk

DF finally realizes BM won't change.

BM is letting us have the skids from Thursday until Sunday Christmas weekend... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 7:15 AM by Step Talk

O/T: Dressing up on weekends, Grrr!!

ok this is a very OT vent/ramble session. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 6:47 AM by Step Talk

BM throws herself a pitty party

So as you all know recently BM has agreed to formally change custody b/c the SK's have been with us now for 15 mo, and she has only seen them a total of 3 days in that time! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 6:34 AM by Step Talk

It's Good To Know that the Girhippo Can do Sixth Grade Homework

EVERY TIME a report card comes in, there's failing grades as well as "lack of participation, lack of classwork assignments, lack of homework assignments." read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 6:26 AM by Step Talk

Gotta vent about FSS clothes, a doughnut and my pettiness!

This is ridiculous and petty...I KNOW...but man it is irritating! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 5:47 AM by Step Talk

Karma for SD

I had a nice chuckle last night. SD21 called DH. I figured this was just another 'suck-up' call as Christmas is around the corner. Nope. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 5:19 AM by Step Talk

Need some feedback here.

Okay so.... first some back story. We are custodial with SD5. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 4:31 AM by Step Talk

Quick, not very interesting update on Honours Evening

DH got there in good time found a seat and enjoyed the occassion. SD was given an award for "most consistent" student. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 10:38 PM by Step Talk

Update on DH drama

DH gets home from work with my favortie food. He actually picks up BD, gives her a hug, and tell her he loves her. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 10:22 PM by Step Talk

Has anyone read this book?

"The Smart Stepmom" http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Stepmom-Practical-Steps-Thrive/dp/0764207024... read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 9:52 PM by Step Talk

what skid decisions do you think you should have a say in?

Do you think you should have a say in all skid decisions, i.e. what do you do when a decision needs to be made about school, medical, etc.? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 9:02 PM by Step Talk

Help? BM is majorly crossing the lines.

So things have just escalated and escalated. She tried filing an abuse complaint with DFS but that didn't work for her. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 7:55 PM by Step Talk

December 2010 - StepTalk

Syndication

Recent Posts

Tags

Archives