December 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Step kids stink. Literally.

My step kids come stinky. Not visibly dirty. Just stinky. Stinky hair. Bunsy smelling. My kids notice. And often say something. My kid: "SS13 stinks! He smells like butt!" read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 7:15 AM by Step Talk

Effective ways to communicate with DH/SO regarding skids?

My DH is tired of hearing me "complain" about his kids. He clearly does not see things as I see them OR he just doesnt want to see things how they are. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 8:16 AM by Step Talk

Dinner with SD last night, accused of covering her pic this morning....LOL

I did NOT end up with the two SS last night - I figured it out though. DH had driven all night and was exhausted. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 7:44 AM by Step Talk

O/T I think my DD7 might be bipolar.

Her biodad is diagnosed as BP. I thought SD14 might be BP for a while but I think she's just imitating her mom. What are the signs of BP? Has anyone seen it in a child this young? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 9:10 AM by Step Talk

"You won't change to try and be what I need, Princess Mofo." -- Dh

Yes, you read that correctly. This was an exact quote of what was said to me last night by my dh or as I now will call him, my AHH (asshat husband). Things have been crummy for a while. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 9:55 AM by Step Talk

Finally some peace

Well SS has been gone for a short time and it is on one hand feeling of peace with some sadness. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 11:12 AM by Step Talk

Put my foot down, and it worked?

Slightly OT, but DH has not cooked dinner for the family for MONTHS. I bet I can count on one hand how many times he has cooked in the past year. I work full time. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 11:01 AM by Step Talk

OT: Christmas gifts.... Rants, raves and just plain crazy talk!!!

I don't usually go big at xmas. I just plain can't afford it since I got divorced. Last year, I had a little bit of money so I made sure to buy nice gifts for everyone. Even my SO's family. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 10:33 AM by Step Talk

To give or not to give- Need help with this one

#1- My sis and her family and me and my family used to exchange Xmas gifts with our Dad, SM and 2 adopted sisters. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 12:01 PM by Step Talk

It's been a nice vacation

My DH is talking to his dad on the phone as I type. MIL is obsessing about not talking with us & the big push is on for Christmas. ***. Me. Now. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 11:44 AM by Step Talk

Step sister is dulling her sparkle.

I feel bad because both DH and I have daughters. We will go someplace & without fail someone or several people will tell my daughter how beautiful she is. Sometimes go on and on about it. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 2:27 PM by Step Talk

OT: What to get a 12 year old boy for Christmas?

I have a niece and 2 nephews on my side. I contact my SIL about what to get the kids for Christmas, and she does the same with me for my two boys. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 4:03 PM by Step Talk

O/T: Youth today....are turning right into that movie Idiocracy! SIGH

Yes, my friends. Our youth celebrities that influence our children are just DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. Paris Hilton actually sent this tweet today: Nelson Mandela. Your 'I have a dream' speech was read more Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 05 2013 6:57 PM by Step Talk

The holidays have reminded me of something funny

from the first Christmas I was with DH. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 06 2013 1:47 AM by Step Talk

I don't think I'm happy

This blended family business really bites. I've known that all along. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 06 2013 4:02 AM by Step Talk

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