April 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Yes BM....I bought it

Pardon the sarcasm. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 12:30 PM by Step Talk

Psychical confrontation with drunken BM

I haven't blogged in a few days because some crap went down with BM1 and I needed time to recharge before I could vent it out. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 12:21 PM by Step Talk

Adult Stepchildren and Visitation Agreement

I have three stepchildren ages, 24, 21 (boys) and soon to be 18 (girl). I have been living with their father for 8 years, married for 1. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:40 AM by Step Talk

” not my kid”

Not my kid, not my problem... I wish I could do that. In our vows, we promised to care for all of the children and household together. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:38 AM by Step Talk

I get so tired of SD suffering for her BM's stupidity

Just makes me so sad for her. SO went to court to try to change BM's custody because she is living with a druggie. He filed an emergency order asking for full custody until mediation. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:24 AM by Step Talk

My DH, the giant waffle

Less than a year ago we moved 4 hours from our hometown (next state over). SD20 lives less than an hour north of our hometown. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 10:35 AM by Step Talk

Super Irritating

DH and I were out of town this weekend. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:42 AM by Step Talk

I need a crystal ball - Help me out here.

Engagement has been talked about seriously for a long time. BM and SO finally wrapped up 2 years worth of settlement in a neat little package and is filed. Should all be over in 30 days. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:24 AM by Step Talk

Baseball Drama Again

Stepson wanted to play baseball again this year. Dh and I signed him up thinking that BM would come to her senses. Last year skid missed 3 games which were all during her scheduled visits. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:19 AM by Step Talk

Update on BM bringing SS13's $ to School and Her MOTY Gift of Socks

Well, as predicted, BM did NOT bring all of SS13's money to the school so SS13 still owes about $60. He also owes an extra $14 a box of candy that he "sold" but did not turn all the money in for. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:14 AM by Step Talk

My tax dollars put to good use...NOT

BM hasn't worked a day in over 5 years and lives off the government. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 9:03 AM by Step Talk

That worked out well

Mother's Day always falls around DH's birthday. This year, it's the day after. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 8:49 AM by Step Talk

I don't buy YOU things to give to BM!

Ugh! Why do I try? No really, why? I'm probably overreacting, but one of you....or 5-10 of you....will say something that will make me feel better or tell me what to say to make me feel better. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 8:48 AM by Step Talk

What are a child's NEEDS vs. PREFERENCES?

Here's my understanding, but help me out if this doesn't look right to you... Needs are: - structure (bedtimes, discipline, age-appropriate expectations), read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 7:56 AM by Step Talk

How do you handle it when a child says No?

For example, if a 9 or 10 year old refuses to comply with a request like 'come inside'. Or, if you have plans to be somewhere and the kid says, "No, I'm not going" and refuses to get dressed etc. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 7:20 AM by Step Talk

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