January 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

It Has Begun

The boys have started asking DH for permission to do this or that. Whereas, before, it was me. I can already see him stressing the additional responsibility. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 09 2011 7:58 AM by Step Talk

Christian advice

I wonder if there is any Christian advice out there for me. I am struggling to love and accept my stepchildren (son 15, daughter 12). read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 09 2011 7:07 PM by Step Talk

I shouldn't complain but... {long}

OK - so BM did as many of yours have, tried her best to break up the relationship between DH and myself including using her kids. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 10 2011 12:22 PM by Step Talk

What a wonderful weekend! NOT!

Was planning a wonderful weekend with Dh. Dh usually lets ss run around and do whatever he wants. Anyway, got home, ss was there. I said what happening tonight. DH says nothing. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 10 2011 11:58 AM by Step Talk

Oh by the way,

In a follow-up/clarification of my last post... when FDH left BM with SS2 yesterday, SS2 cried and didn't want to be left with BM saying "bye mom" and reaching for FDH ... read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 10 2011 4:55 PM by Step Talk

Poll- Who had IL's who would / would not participate in your wedding?

...and how did that make you feel? read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 11 2011 9:40 AM by Step Talk

WHISTLING?!?!?!?!

Okay a while back, I had mentioned how I think random "whistling" is annoying!! And boy did I wish I hadnt brought that up! For the past few months my SS11 whistles all the time!!! Loudly!!! read more Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 11 2011 9:14 PM by Step Talk

Sharing a laugh...

I just checked the mail and our child support check came in. BM is still required to pay the back child support she owed prior to her rights being terminated. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 12 2011 8:26 AM by Step Talk

BM news, other updates

Just found out that BM is going to try and get a job where my brother in law Joe works. Some of you may of heard of it...its a place called Silver Dollar City in Branson MO. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 8:45 AM by Step Talk

Somewhat O/T: Joint Checking Account

I'm am fairly positive many of you will throw a big "NO WAY" out there, but I'd love some reasonable advice on getting a joint checking account with my fiance. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 10:50 AM by Step Talk

SS makes phone call impossible...

Whenever I get on the phone SS3 seems to think that rules don't apply anymore. I guess he thinks that I'm not watching him while I'm talking or something. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 10:31 AM by Step Talk

"...what if?"

...DH approached me after the new year saying that he would be all for my considering having a child of our own. The thought has softened my feelings about the subject. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 12:24 PM by Step Talk

waxing poetic on the big picture

i'm home from work today with a bad cold. i'm in my pajamas, no-one else is home, and its snowing pretty hard. i have a fire going and its pretty cozy, despite me being sick. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 3:33 PM by Step Talk

Happy Passive Agressive Monday !

I have been waiting a long time for this day. FSD16 always runs the hot water out with her 40-45 minute long showers in the morning. My BD18 always ends up with a cold shower. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 4:44 AM by Step Talk

As DH said...we gave them an inch and they tried to take a mile

Nap time was at 1:45 today. DH was at work so I was left in charge. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 30 2011 1:16 PM by Step Talk

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