December 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

I can't, I won't.... blah blah blah

I feel like we've spent hundreds of dollars in airfare, hotel and rental car fees... so I can babysit someone else's kid for two weeks. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 1:13 PM by Step Talk

They only get worse...

Dh has a bowling buddy who lost his wife 3.5 yrs ago to H1N1. It was terrible as she went downhill in the space of 2 days. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 12:49 PM by Step Talk

What are your experiences with contempt?

DH reclaimed his balls! I posted awhile back about DH allowing BM to go about her PASing ways with SS8 and how DH would just go along with her withholding visitation. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 12:29 PM by Step Talk

Leave ? No. Shut up? No. DYING HERE. (RAAANT)

SD14 brought some friends over this afternoon about 4 pm and they're STILL HERE. it's past 21 ! They're loud and obnoxious - they scream and shout like they're alone in the world. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 12:22 PM by Step Talk

Just bought my DH family ornament that doesnt include SD

And I feel like there might be some backlash. I dont understand why I feel like Im not allowed to have a 'family' without her. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 11:54 AM by Step Talk

Ok enough about the stupid bathroom!!!

SD16 and DD10 have two things to do in this house. Clean THEIR bathroom and do their own laundry. Thats it! They were taking turns on the bathroom, then SD just stopped doing it altogether. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 11:49 AM by Step Talk

oh god you mean I have to move.....

So, my fiancee told the skid brothers they need to help him rake leaves today. Mind you, they NEVER DO ANYTHING BUT PLAY XBOX 24 HOURS A DAY ALL WEEKEND. They have no chores ever. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 10:39 AM by Step Talk

Legal Eagle: Child support amount also can be based on potential earnings (old article but really interesting).

Legal Eagle: Child support amount also can be based on potential earnings Thursday, April 19, 2001 By Patricia G. Miller read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 10:22 AM by Step Talk

So sick of this dance BS!

BM decided to sign up BOTH SDs for dance classes at the end of the summer. She did this without consulting SO. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 9:57 AM by Step Talk

BM is now an "entrepreneur"...lmao!

I was minding my own business on FB last night and got my usual advertisements telling me about pages or businesses that I might "like" and came across one with BM's name on it. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 8:53 AM by Step Talk

The little digs... How do you guys cope?

So last night I told FDH something that was hard for me to admit... Every time the topic of our wedding comes up, SD10 makes a not-so-subtle dig towards yours truly. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 8:33 AM by Step Talk

Taking the high road

Tomorrow, bm is dropping off kids along with more school clothes, toys, pets, etc. so they can transfer to the school here on Monday. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 7:54 AM by Step Talk

The Game of Exclusion

My MIL's niece killed herself almost 2 weeks ago. My DH was just in town visiting a month ago, and saw his cousin. They all went to church together. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 7:21 AM by Step Talk

Oh, I'm sorry BM - was I supposed to feel bad??? (long)

I take an elderly family friend out grocery shopping every month. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 7:17 AM by Step Talk

Dribbles

I spent the last hour writing. I'm regretful it was deleted. I hit the 'preview'button. Wha-laaaaaaaa! gone, baby And goddamn, I think that was really my most real set of words. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 01 2012 12:12 AM by Step Talk

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