March 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Odd, just thought I'd share

DH had a couple of days off last week and wanted to go back to the town we moved from to see friends. It's a four-hour drive. Our BDs were also off school, so I suggested he take them along. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 7:56 AM by Step Talk

OT - Posting as BM regarding D8's problems with reading

My D8 has been struggling with reading ever since she started school. I had her tested for learning disabilities, vision, ADHD, etc. the whole run down in first grade by the school. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 9:13 AM by Step Talk

CALLING ALL happy CUSTODIAL STEP PARENTS

How do you do it? What have you found that really helps you enjoy your family? How do you make time for the two of you? What activities do you and the kid(s) do together? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 11:06 AM by Step Talk

DH and I are meeting with SD28 tomorrow...advice needed

All the SDs have been angling for two years to have a crack at me, under the guise of "sit and talk" (about things they don't like about me I'm sure). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 12:27 PM by Step Talk

TGIW

The skids were here this past weekend (we do eow) and have them every Monday-Tuesday, so it was only 4 days, but it felt like longer. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 1:58 PM by Step Talk

So were home, got thru dinner...

Pretty much zero conversation or eye contact. Clean up and finally say "Can we talk?" Mind you we haven't spoken since last night. In my opinion we need to talk. Obviously not his. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 5:19 PM by Step Talk

One step forward... well you know it goes.

I walk in the door and SD12 has her school crap all over the computer desk and the surrounding area. DH and I need to do a little online bill pay and banking. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 26 2014 8:44 PM by Step Talk

BM and the Bus

Aaaaaand she and Faux were at the end of our street again today waiting for the bus. Unfortunately, it was not the Karma bus. We're still waiting on that one. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 4:24 AM by Step Talk

Hope and kidness through fear and dread

I've just been having a tough time mentally and emotionally from learning of my pregnancy. I appreciate all of your kindness on my last blog. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 6:17 AM by Step Talk

The problem kinda solved itself...

DW and I decided to stay our hands and let time pass...and it took all of two days before SASS15 and SS10 thought they could act however they damn well please. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 6:59 AM by Step Talk

I wonder how many days in a row kids can be gone from school

... so I was checking attendance and grades for DH on ss9 and sd8, so far doing ok, they have 8 excused absences but they've been sick alot.... Then I looked at his13- she has missed 21 days. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 7:54 AM by Step Talk

Which is worse???

An SD mini wife or a BM that pretends to still be the wife??? Hypothetical scenarios: read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 9:04 AM by Step Talk

DH's Reaction to a Pregnancy Scare

I want to apologize to any who think this is too personal. You may not want to read it if you think it you'll be offended. ******** read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 10:05 AM by Step Talk

Is That Single Parent Dateable?

This blog was inspired by another post that got me thinking. What should be the criteria for single parents to be considered “dateable” read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 10:50 AM by Step Talk

My conversation: Why don't you love my kid?

Thought I'd share this. BF and I have been pretty good. This Friday is my Friday to step away from the group outing and go be alone. I'm going to see Noah and have dinner. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 12:49 PM by Step Talk

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