January 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Starting to think laziness and messiness are genetic

My skids may only be 3 and 4, but they can't do ANYTHING for themselves. They can't put their shoes on They can't pick up their toys They can't brush their teeth read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 12 2011 10:27 PM by Step Talk

Adult, grown SD rant... the mentality.... appalling

Regarding money and taking it from others, MSD (25) said less than one year ago... "It never hurts to ask." read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 5:35 AM by Step Talk

Update:Calling all Stepmoms..you gals ROCK

Thank you EVERYONE for your fantastic information!! read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 6:38 AM by Step Talk

Insurance cards

Does anyone here have to give other bio-parent insurance cards with YOUR information on them? I'm covered by DH's plan, and he's mandated to cover the kids and provide BM with the cards. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 8:42 AM by Step Talk

Teens...driving me batty

It isn't just my SD17, my own son is driving me crazy lately. (not to mention the 3 year old but that is totally expected lol). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 9:44 AM by Step Talk

How do bios handle half sibs going away for visits?

DH and I have been talking about trying to get pregnant in a year or so and i just wonder how your bios handle their half-sibs going for visitation. How do you explain it to them? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 9:44 AM by Step Talk

SS11 called dh!

WOW I'm sorta in shock that ss11 called his dad and asked if he could do somehting on his weekend before he came here. I am also shocked that bm didn't call herself and she let ss11 call on his own! read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 10:46 AM by Step Talk

No DH, I am NOT going to the parent-teacher conference with you...

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Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 11:08 AM by Step Talk

The only steps in this house lead to the second floor

My aunt told me this once many years ago when I told her a story about my SS. I think I must have given her a crazy look because she didn't push the issue any further. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 12:52 PM by Step Talk

how do i tell dh i want our baby too have better manners than his kids

His kids spend time with us I want our baby growing up with manners how do I aproach the subject. Examples: read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 1:52 PM by Step Talk

What do you tell your kids when they tell you you are too strict and their friends parents aren't strict.

SD15 and SS13 don't have good grades. They both have the potential to have As and Bs year round but SD15 does not try her best and SS13 is notorious for not turning in his assignments. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 3:31 PM by Step Talk

Karma, do you believe?

I watched an episode of house today after seeing my psychiatrist and blabing about DH's ex. A lot was put in perspective. Here is the quote: read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 5:06 PM by Step Talk

SS7 is wetting his pants-Any suggestions on why?

Me and DH went home for Christmas and DH noticed that SS7 smelled of urine so he checked his pants and sure enough he had peed in his pants. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 5:46 PM by Step Talk

This is so wrong, but I can't help thinking it

Going over the IL child support laws right now. While we've temporarily received joint custody, the CS case is still pending and FWAD hasn't and probably won't get served. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 11:39 PM by Step Talk

The cost of constipation !

FDH got another hospital bill for one of three trips FSD15 made to the emergency room when she was seeing BM a few months ago. $682 is FDH's portion out of pocket. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 4:35 AM by Step Talk

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