August 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Blew up at SD in the middle of the night

In my last blog, I mentioned that if during SD's impromptu visit (due to being kicked out of camp) that I heard her start to throw a tantrum or yell or scream at her dad that I was going to be yelling read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 2:14 PM by Step Talk

Is it possible...

to file, with the court, to have skid on a specific weekend? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 2:09 PM by Step Talk

SS16 was traumatized by Mac and cheese

Recounting different parts of argument with SO. When SS lived with BM full time, BM was absent and neglectful and SS' sisters would just make him boxed mac and cheese all the time. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 1:29 PM by Step Talk

I would Love your advice and thoughts on this =)

DD and SD have always had chores. For the past year, the chores have been the same, but I noticed a couple weeks ago that SD11 does less and gets paid more. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 12:11 PM by Step Talk

O.T/ Is it ok to overstepp with someone elses parenting in your house?

My brother's girlfriend is here because she asked me to help her throw a surprise party for my brother. I really don't like her at all but I'm biting the bullet for my brother. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 11:32 AM by Step Talk

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me a thousand times, shame on me.

I am so stupid. I can't believe that I set myself up, after all these years. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 11:06 AM by Step Talk

Just Want This Over With ASAP

SS8 is being released from the psych ward this afternoon. DH will pick him up and bring him to our home, as it is his custody time until next Friday. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 10:47 AM by Step Talk

Thanks therapist....that's all I needed

So yesterday was another crap session in therapy. Our therapist pretty much always agrees with what I'm saying and usually it is DH doing the explaining. All in a diplomatic way, of course. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 10:15 AM by Step Talk

Finally....some peace and quiet...

My DH's nephews from the East have been with is since the beginning of June, they are 12 & 14, they leave tomorrow!! Flying back to NY. SS14 is leaving today to have his 2 week summer block with BM. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 9:29 AM by Step Talk

The Xbox issue

I have asked SS 3 times now that when he is finished playing on the xbox, he is to shut off the console, place the controllers back in the recharge cradle and shut off the TV. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 9:20 AM by Step Talk

UPDATE: SATAN’s down fall

Satan’s grandfather sent a nice email to inform me of the latest drama. Satan was in jail for assaulting someone at a nightclub in Hawaii. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 9:04 AM by Step Talk

Can't take him anywhere

We had BF's son last night and got invited to a neighbors for dinner. BF was pumped, but I dreaded having to take his son with us. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 7:43 AM by Step Talk

update to cs suspending dhs license

Dh called them and it was nothing that yuck said. It was more of what would they do if he got more behind and telling her the laws. Never said they are doing it as of yet. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 7:08 AM by Step Talk

ugh its Friday

I just realized how jealous I am of people who can meaningfully say tgif (thank God its Friday). I can't say that anymore as that is when SD7 comes over. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 6:40 AM by Step Talk

It's funny how enlightened I become when I am around well-behaved children.

Meaning, I get way excited about being a parent and then SS and his shenanigans are really put into perspective. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 6:24 AM by Step Talk

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