November 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Thanksgiving Gratitude

I have never had to spend one Thanksgiving with even one of DH's kids. This is truly a treat. Since I met DH: read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 11:08 AM by Step Talk

Feeling sorry for the SSs. DH sees the anxiety DH/BM fighting causes, does BM?

For those of you following this particular 24-hour soap opera, quick summary: DH and BM still have not agreed upon a high school for the SSs and BM has been campaigning heavily and buying them lots of read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 10:21 AM by Step Talk

O/T Reflecting on the last year of my life...

With DD turning one tomorrow, I have been doing some serious reflecting. I can't believe how fast that year went and it makes me sad. Where did my little teeny tiny 5lb 13oz monkey go... read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 11:56 AM by Step Talk

OT- Bullying

I have not dealt with much of this in my own life, or the lives of my children. I do remember in grade school, my oldest sister was "known" for being a bully. I just knew her as my sister. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 1:33 PM by Step Talk

I see what's important to DH

DH comes in last week and in not exact words says he needs my work schedule so he can see what days he can swap at work so he can be off to go to his kids ball games. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 12:56 PM by Step Talk

Whichever kid wore the mud-caked shoes inside is sweeping the floor tonight...! DH???

So I'm back to working in the office half days, (have since Monday) and I told the skids they are going to be doing A LOT more work around the house, DH is really cracking down, (It is harvest time fo read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 4:31 PM by Step Talk

Another psycho mom move with kids

Mo posted a few weeks ago about how our crazy BM lost it on her husband and busted up their house, took baseballs to his kids pictures, urinated in the bed .. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 7:54 PM by Step Talk

Notes to self:

Points for me to ponder on. I'm writing them here in a safe place. I'll keep adding as I remember things I want to discuss with the therapist. 1. Am I abusive? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 12:28 AM by Step Talk

he's here!

All along while I was on here complaining about BH? I was in labor. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 3:29 AM by Step Talk

What is worth the battle????

My 2 stepsons are complete slobs. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 8:01 AM by Step Talk

you guys will be shocked...

My MIL ACTUALLY called and wished DD a happy birthday!!!!! Then argued with me about what time of day DD was born... umm MIL, I think I would know. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 9:05 AM by Step Talk

My ex husband frustrates me and our son

I'm not going to bore you all with a long story but my bio son who is 10 has been struggling with attention problems in school since 2nd grade. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 8:58 AM by Step Talk

I Just Want To Sleep

Me: SD can't be here next week. I got picked up for a new project at work and will be working late. I can't take care of all 3 kids by myself if you are going to be out of town (for work). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 8:28 AM by Step Talk

SD14's return & the sick feeling I have in my stomach...blah.

SD14 took off to MIL after a weekend of she & her friends trashing the house for which she got a pretty solid tongue lashing from me. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 9:47 AM by Step Talk

OT - annoying neighbor - why do they always friend me?

I have a neighbor who constantly needs something. At least once a week. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 06 2014 10:31 AM by Step Talk

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