December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Maybe there is a higher power

Something really strange happened to me at work the other day... I met a pastor during an interview who was also a stepdad, and out of the blue he says this to me: read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 07 2013 10:26 PM by Step Talk

Curbside please

Do you go to the door to exchange kids? Why or why not? Does your ex? Or bio mom? read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 07 2013 7:40 AM by Step Talk

So my 76 year old father is getting remarried. I've only met his fiancee twice now, so I don't know her well. I actually feel a bit awkward around her, but hope the feeling will subside in time. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 07 2013 7:25 AM by Step Talk

Engagement vs Disengagement

I go back and forth with engaging with SD8 and SS7 and always end up disengaging for a week or so and back and forth. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 08 2013 6:49 PM by Step Talk

I think I'm perfecting the "dead eyed" look.

Which is basically how I look at skids and FDH for every stupid question they ask me. I honestly don't know how many times I can answer "I don't know" or "I don't care" before they stop asking me. read more Read More.....

Published Sun, Dec 08 2013 7:56 PM by Step Talk

Update on SS13's First Guest

After agreeing to a sleepover, I asked dh to have a talk with SS to set expectations. Dh says, "ok. I'll call him down and start the talk but you finish it". Lol. Ok. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 08 2013 9:16 AM by Step Talk

And the drama continues....It's such a soap opera!

So I posted about how our weekend degenerated Friday night with the BM/SS battle waging away. It was not a great weekend. At all. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 09 2013 8:17 AM by Step Talk

BMs have to always get their phone calls, but BDs? They don't matter.

I'm disengaged from BM, but DH let it slip yesterday that he hasn't gotten to talk to SD for a whole week. Her mom hasnt' been answering the phone. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 09 2013 8:06 AM by Step Talk

I have my Christmas traditions...He has...well, none. LOL

I have a couple of fun traditions that I do with my kiddos. We started these a few years ago. Everyone gets new PJs on Christmas Eve. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 10:40 AM by Step Talk

Ideas for when you are put on the spot?

It sucks to be put on the spot and it happens to us and our DHs/SOs all the time...so can we brainstorm together on some good responses? I think it is helpful to have these in mind and ready to go! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 9:44 AM by Step Talk

Christmas shopping for SKIDS

I love Christmas, but we face the BM obstacle every single year when it comes to gifts for the SKIDS. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 6:08 AM by Step Talk

Reviving an old blog but funny

I did this a few years ago, and I know that Former was helping out but, since it is the holiday season, here's a few Christmas carols, fitted of course to the crazy read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 17 2013 9:57 AM by Step Talk

Stop this Instant!....BM needs her money oops I mean CS!

So yesterday I blogged about how SO was going to F-around with BMs CS…He is going to pay her in full...but because read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 17 2013 9:03 AM by Step Talk

Once a year

Hate that the only time bmom supports daughter is birthday/christmas! We have not heard nor seen this kid in years and now " all of a sudden" she wants to come because its her bday. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 3:10 PM by Step Talk

Update: I must have some good karma stored up

We finally heard back from our lender. DH just texted me. We can put the loan in DH's name only and nothing will change; we will still have our stellar interest rate. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 8:14 AM by Step Talk

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