October 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Why can't I deal with weekends I have my step kids?

My situation is probably not near as bad as msny. I have 16 year old Bs. 16 year old SD and a 10 year due ss we hardly ever see. (I am my husband's 3rd marriage. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 05 2014 3:05 PM by Step Talk

My BS and Sd will be raised different under the same roof. it is what it is.

So I have always been close to my kids friends. They sit with me, talk to me, say goodbye when its time to go. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 05 2014 10:52 PM by Step Talk

"Barren" Epilogue

After all I have been through during the last 10 years I realize I am not cut out to be a mother. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 2:42 AM by Step Talk

Come on DH - Do tell

SD13 has a nasty habit of dissing her father at the 11th hour. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 6:19 AM by Step Talk

Ran into BM + skids out in the wild

Yesterday DH, DD, and I ran into BM, her boyfriend, my two skids, and BM's other two kids (one from before her marriage to DH and one from after) at the farmer's market. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 8:55 AM by Step Talk

I met my biological father's older sister on Saturday. My biodad did not know I existed and my mom never told his family after he passed away (I was 2). I found them a few years ago. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 8:12 AM by Step Talk

"Yeah My Kid's an Axe Murderer and Grade School Dropout but YOUR Kid ONLY got a 2399 on His S.A.T."

And other apples to oranges comparisons (otherwise known as Ye Olde Double Standard) read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 9:49 AM by Step Talk

Rose tining Part 2

I know this is petty on my part, but every time DH gets a glimps of how skids really are and his eyes clear up a bit it makes me feel good. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 11:21 AM by Step Talk

driving 6 hours for sex

My hormones and ttc have completely taken over. I am driving six hours to my husband's offshore job to have sex. It'll probably only be 30 min. But I'm tired of him being gone during baby time. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 12:39 PM by Step Talk

Update on DH helping SD with homework and our DD being a smart A$%

So I blogged a few days ago about how SD12 is struggling and failing in a social studies class. She refused to ask me for help and would wait until DH got home to ask for help. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 11:35 AM by Step Talk

When Will It End?!?! Oh Wait, Probably Never!!

This month marks the 12th year my husband and I have been together (including the dating and egagement years lol) and so it's been 12 long long years of dealing with his spoiled, self important, petty read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 1:04 PM by Step Talk

Wrote DH a letter.

It's so difficult trying to talk to DH and get everything out. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 5:06 PM by Step Talk

Tonight we have the come to Jesus talk..

I went to therapy today with my BS12. All this time DH thought the therapy was just for my son but it was for me too. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 10:21 PM by Step Talk

The love triangle & another BIG FAT VENT

I get a call from DH, he says he's just dropped off Crusty's clothes at MIL. (Story about THAT in my previous blog). So he tells me about a lovely sailing event this weekend and asks if I'm keen. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 07 2014 4:55 AM by Step Talk

Exhibit A in the double standard for step dads and SMs

Read Drac0's blog about the iPad....great PARENTING by Drac0, the stepdad...see the supportive comments from Steptalkers. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 07 2014 7:31 AM by Step Talk

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