November 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Stupid IL's

We had a great night with DD 15months at the Santa Clause parade. DH and I are walking home afterward and have to go past MIL & FIL's house. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 6:37 PM by Step Talk

BM Skyped with SD for fifteen minutes at 2 PM and she called to talk to her AGAIN tonight!!!! This is such horse shit! I am so tired of BM being in constant contact when it is OUR time with SD! read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 5:10 PM by Step Talk

He is coming home tomorrow.

I'm not ready for the SS16 to return. He has been up north (Wisconsin) hunting since last Friday. 10 glorious days without him here. Almost better than going to Hawaii! read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 3:27 PM by Step Talk

Always his way

Feeling really irritated at the moment. Thanksgiving was the starting point with in-laws over the house all day. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 2:34 PM by Step Talk

SD strikes again

Well we came home from being away for Thanksgiving. SD stayed at our house to take care of the dogs. Not only did she drink 4 bottles of my wine but she was using my bathroom again. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 2:04 PM by Step Talk

wanting to leave, here are my options

i really want to end all this and move out. like asap. i wish i could afford my own place, i would be gone tomorrow. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 1:14 PM by Step Talk

BM was a no show YES!

Ok so we went to MIL's for Thanksgiving and had a lot of fun and good food. I feel a little guilty about this but there where no steps there just my kids with DH and their 3 cousins. It was great! read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 12:51 PM by Step Talk

Do you ever get, "We always spend every holiday with your family" comment?

That's right, DH. We spend every holiday with MY family because: 1) Your SD wants us to spend holidays at her house with BM.... I don't thinks so. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 11:28 AM by Step Talk

Is it harder?

Do those of you who have bio's with your DH and steps find it harder to deal with step issues? What about those who have yours and his and don't share bio's between you? read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 10:11 AM by Step Talk

BM is in one of her moods...right on time!

Ok so I say BM has a consistent schedual for her blow ups. Last night she called us bitching about a stupid Christmas tree. She saw that we put it up and all of the sudden she claims its hers. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 9:20 AM by Step Talk

O/T thank you to all who gave me advice about the Mac

I ended up going with the macbook Pro and love it Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 8:17 AM by Step Talk

Stepmom is NOT mom

Yes. This is the one thing that I have gotten from this situation. No matter how awful BM is, stepmom will never be mom in skids eyes. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 6:55 AM by Step Talk

Christmas is coming! sigh

This is going to be interesting... We have a set budget for Christmas gifts for SD and DS...period... read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 6:53 AM by Step Talk

We are leaving its too cold in your house and you dont like my friends.

SD to DH "We are leaving in 20 minutes.Its too cold in your house and you don't like our friends" The excuses are sad but funny.The truth is SD1 only came,for the first time in 6 months,because she ne read more Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 6:34 AM by Step Talk

The only way is UP

"The only way is UP", I keep telling myself, even though it proves me wrong every day. read more Read More...