May 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Random 4 year old OT

Mob of kids at a party yesterday. Dogs collected at my feet (I am redolent of Eau de Dog Slave). 4 year old I've never met oomes to play with doggies. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 9:46 AM by Step Talk

"Boy! Someone got up on the wrong side of bed this morning!" O/T

That's what DW said to me when she joyfully asked me what plans we have for tonight. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 9:02 AM by Step Talk

SIL Hypocrisy

Karma is really going to kick my ass again because I can't stop wishing SIL would become a SM. This woman's life couldn't be more perfect with her 2 bios, 1 marriage, no steps. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 8:57 AM by Step Talk

Thinking a little more clearly now

It's amazing how finding my people has enabled me to start thinking a little more clearly. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 8:45 AM by Step Talk

Six Months Later

It's been exactly six months since SS16 decided he didn't want to follow our rules, called CPS on us, and ran away to BM's Free for All Circus. It's been Heaven. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 8:08 AM by Step Talk

Telling skids the truth or lie?

So, it may not be that black and white, but I'm curious and in a tough place. DH and BM (I have two skids, 7 and 5) don't communicate well. They stick with the CO 90% of the time. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 8:00 AM by Step Talk

The manipulation has begun.

So the teen girl has started manipulating her Dad and I against each other to get her way. And when I bring it up to him he gets upset. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 7:56 AM by Step Talk

OT Warrant Officer School

Well guys, I'm thinking about putting in a packet to try and go to Warrant Officer school. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 7:55 AM by Step Talk

Yes SO, SD9 is perfect... eyeroll

We don't normally have SD9 during the school days, but there are a few Thursday's that are add on days to try to get 50/50 as close as possible. Yesterday was one of those. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 7:45 AM by Step Talk

OT - what are your plans for the holiday weekend?

I am just curious as to what you all have planned for the Memorial Day weekend. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 7:36 AM by Step Talk

Ex and his Rotating GF

I need advice. My ex is one of those smart, stupid guys. He has his Maters degree and is a counselor. He mostly works with drug addicts and people needing help getting back on their feet. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 7:13 AM by Step Talk

SO Friday Quiz

You have only seen your child 8 days in 3 months. You do the following on your weekend visit: A) Fetch child as Early as possible and spend the entire weekend with him. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 6:22 AM by Step Talk

Name at least two good things about the skids

And you can't say "they go to their mothers" LOL! I'm trying to be positive since I've been a little down in the dumps this past week, so today I'm naming good things about the skids. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 6:04 AM by Step Talk

Stressing!!! Schools almost out! Ughhh

OK..So school is almost out. I have mentioned to DH is the past that it is not a good idea to count on me to watch the Skids this summer while I am working. read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 5:51 AM by Step Talk

SS12's summer chores - being suspended, etc.

So SS12 got suspended yesterday (last blog - he is very disruptive, ADHD, blurts out things, out of control with his behavior, bangs on the desk - we are setting up a psychiatrist appt in the next few read more Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 5:17 AM by Step Talk

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