February 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Rant time

Ever since I called the 15 year old out on his bullshit about lying and failing school, he's sulked every time he's in my house. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 3:16 PM by Step Talk

House hunting advice

DH and I have had enough of living in an apartment. There's just no room anymore and I'm tired of the neighbors. Our lease is up in August. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 2:23 PM by Step Talk

OT: Listening to SS15 call Microsoft customer service

We have been making SS deal with his big-boy issues for about two years now. Learning how to place online orders with a prepaid debit card, managing his allowance, communicating with teachers. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 12:54 PM by Step Talk

I Think The Stuff Has Just Hit The Fan, but can't be sure as I'm still a bit numb at the moment. NSFW

This kid isn't even half SS12's age. Oh my god. This cute little boy, I would guess he's probably 4 or 5. He and his dad just showed up on our porch. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 12:54 PM by Step Talk

OT-At what point...

Does it turn from informing your family/friends to attention seeking read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 12:52 PM by Step Talk

Very petty rant! Sorry this just weirds me out!

So, for her bday, SD21(who lives with us full time)treated herself to a makeover..no big deal, it's nice to treat yourself once in a while. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 12:22 PM by Step Talk

DH and SS all over each other... so tired of it!

DS13 is at his dad's this weekend. DH begged me to go to the World of Wheels with him and Ss11 today. I really didn't want to and wish I hadn't. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 11:05 AM by Step Talk

SS13 is always crying

I do not understand this. Last night I casually asked SS if he thought about his plans after high school. He's 13 and has plenty of time to decide but I was curious. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 10:47 AM by Step Talk

The Red Winter Jacket

The Red Winter Jacket read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 10:37 AM by Step Talk

Former! Hy-Vee Pizza report...

I get the California Kitchen Pizza brand. It's in a bright yellow box and is $5.49. Forgive my laziness, I didn't wanna dig through to remember & find where we were talking about it Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 10:27 AM by Step Talk

I just don't feel like I have anything else left to give...

DH was fired from his job last March. Since that time, he was able to find a lower (much lower) paying job. I have been responsible for 100% of the household bills. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 10:08 AM by Step Talk

I just don't get it....re: prioritizing

I consider myself a very analytical person and as such I really need to understand why something is being done, or not being done and I also learn by actually doing as I need to really grasp the idea read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 9:57 AM by Step Talk

Am I crazy? Oversensitive?

So, my SO of almost two years needs to buy a reliable car today. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 9:26 AM by Step Talk

It's amusing & annoying all at the sametime...

SD14 came home lastnight. I was putting clothes away, folding laundry when she came in. I was planning on an early bedtime anyway since BD14 had an early game today. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 7:35 AM by Step Talk

Another question - How many BMs out there lied about their divorce?

Many thoughts today. Need to get them out before they fester. BM is our case is, as per my previous blog entry, mad. Nothing can ever be her fault. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 07 2015 7:29 AM by Step Talk

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