September 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Advice Please! How much to share with ad litem?

Court is on September 13th. The ad litem has finally decided that she should see what life is like in our home. Tuesday she is coming to visit. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 7:43 AM by Step Talk

The many lies of SS4. What did you do when kids were going through that phase?

Step-parenting aside, I like to call on many of you for general parenting advice. How do you deal with young kids who lie all the time? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 7:20 AM by Step Talk

“Treat your SD like you would your own child!”...SERIOUSLY???!!!! ugh

Why is it that your significant other always has to throw that in your face once or twice? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 6:02 AM by Step Talk

GO AWAY - Translates in BM's world to I'm so unhappy without you in my life...

She can't understand what he is so upset about she "only let him know that SS(2) needs to have his tonsils out".. She forgets the 40 text messages that have been sent in the last 3 days.... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 12:31 AM by Step Talk

OT-Could it be that he's finally REALLY changing? DH and his family

So we have been away from his family for over a year now. Of course, DH left my internet router at their house a year ago and has not wanted to go back...ok, that's what he claimed for months. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 11:43 PM by Step Talk

O/T: DH's tip

DH had to repair an A/C at a bar tonight. It's was almost 100 degrees today. He walked in with a 12 pack of budlight, a fifth of Captain Morgan, and a pizza. DH:"This is my tip." read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 11:22 PM by Step Talk

Finally a weekend alone with my fiance!!!

SD11 decided she didn't want to come over this weekend (this RARELY happens) because she has some sleepovers scheduled with friends and wants to spend time with them before school starts up again. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 10:31 PM by Step Talk

Totally lost it tonight... Sorry for the language!

I feel like an ass but at the same time I am glad that I finally let everything go. Unfortunately, I lost my temper and busted the damn window in my kitchen. Threw a fork right through it. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 9:17 PM by Step Talk

What?? Help me please.

Someone is accusing me of having a problem with them on this site. I don't. I am not sure what to do. I want to call troll here, but maybe it is just a misunderstanding. Has anyone followed this? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 9:15 PM by Step Talk

Bags are packed, car is packed. Last load of laundry is ready to start..

DH & I have decided that I will head back north to where my family and kids are. Living the southern California way was really nice, different & I learned a new love: surfing. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 8:30 PM by Step Talk

Alone at last

DH is working tonight (finally). The skids are with SIL1. The BDs are asleep. AND I FINALLY HAVE THE HOUSE ALL TO MYSELF! If only I knew what to do with my time. Suggestions? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 7:56 PM by Step Talk

Going so much better

I want to thank everyone for being here and the useful advice. As most of you know, we have 50:50 and pretty good skids. Well, I am so much more relaxed now and the house is running so much smoother. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 7:49 PM by Step Talk

Medical bills... HELP!

BM is CO'd to pay the first $100 plus half of any medical bill from her kids. DH is CO'd the carry the insurance. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 7:37 PM by Step Talk

Hahahaha take that "S" county

So today we had to go to court because "S" county where the boys live with their mother wanted us to REPAY for HER assistance and cash aid that she received..... UMMMM I THINK NOT!!!!! read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 6:51 PM by Step Talk

not very long, but still need to get it out there..

I made a medical appointment for SD today and called DH to let him know (because if you have read my previous post I am the family personal assistant). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 6:32 PM by Step Talk

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