February 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Dealing with infertility as a stepparent

I don't blog often, but today was a doozy and I've got to let it out! DH had a vasectomy after SS11. He has four kids. I have DD16. So altogether we've got 5. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 26 2014 1:46 PM by Step Talk

SD28 throws a monkey wrench in our plans

Last week I suggested to DH that we take a casserole over to SD28's house so he could see the baby again. He has only seen the baby once. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 26 2014 2:00 PM by Step Talk

SD Doesn't Live Here So Shouldn't Have to Clean Up After Dinner When She Eats Here

OSD and YSD used to alternate dinner clean up on Tuesday nights -- one did even months; the other did odd months. Now OSD is off at college. I refuse to cook or clean those nights. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 12 2014 5:18 AM by Step Talk

SD outbursts...

OSD has always been passive aggressive. That being said, she also picks the worst times to blurt out inappropriate things. Choice times would be when her grandparents visit, especially DH's mom. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 12 2014 3:03 PM by Step Talk

Should. Shouda, Woulda, Coulda

I hate the word "should." Because it seems to be my DH's favorite word in regards to his children. "Well, yeah, they probably SHOULD do their homework as soon as they get home from school." read more Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 9:48 AM by Step Talk

Don't be afraid to start making some demands of him

What do you think of having your husband/boyfriend read this book? Excerpt from the book Stepmonster..... read more Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 25 2014 4:40 PM by Step Talk

DH sure has some balls today - he better know that I'll chop them MFers off!

So today DH wants to read some bible stories with SD instead of going to church. i'm like cool, I need a day to myself - I'm tired. He goes out to the store, we make breakfast. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 23 2014 11:32 AM by Step Talk

Getting Beautiful With Eyelash Extensions And Products For Anti Aging In Kansas City

Growing Marketplace For Anti Aging In Kansas City read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 23 2014 5:41 AM by Step Talk

worst weekend ever

2 nights of late night argueing read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 23 2014 2:26 AM by Step Talk

O/T What inspired your username?

I've seen a few interesting ones on here... thought it would be fun to ask. Sorry if someone else already has...) read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 23 2014 9:09 PM by Step Talk

they never change

So DH says how good SD14 has been doing and deserves chance and trust. So she stays night with new friend. Tells us that she is going to bonfire with the girl and her parents... Lies. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 23 2014 7:37 PM by Step Talk

Kroger... do this and save money.. seriously

Double miles when you buy gift cards at Kroger. Bought $400 in Lowe's gift cards today. That's 800 pts. or .80 off a gallon at my next fill up. Apparently I'm the last in my area to know about it. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 24 2014 3:26 PM by Step Talk

"It's crazy you get along with BM and her family so well!!"

My mom made a comment the other day that still has me giggling. She thought it was crazy that with all of the crap I am dealing with when it comes to my ex that I can get along with BM so well. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 03 2014 5:12 AM by Step Talk

I'd rather be alone than date a single parent. 100% true now.

As time goes on, the more comfortable I get being single... the more I'm wondering if I'm not getting TOO comfortable being single. LOL. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 25 2014 12:46 PM by Step Talk

This is more than I bargained for...

My first blog post! Assumed SM (not yet married) to 13 year old SD. I've known her since she was little as me and BF were great friends for a while. read more Read More...