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Why do I have to teach a 6 year old how to apologize properly? - Vent

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Submitted by BethAnne on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 6:32pm

My husband is pretty good about most stuff, but he hasn't taught SD how to properly apologize, it is usually a half embarrassed apology given while hiding behind somebody with a smirk on her face. He claims she smirks because she is nervous: i don't give a fuck. That child will apologize properly to me this evening if she has to stay in time out all night. Beepers going...back to try once more for a sincere apology...am i asking too much of a 6 year old?

Poll - Delete and block or ignore and store?

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Submitted by BethAnne on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 9:54am

Just reading 4evers blog and wondered what the most popular tactics are when it comes to BS communications directly from bio-parents to step parents? Delete and block or ignore and store?

Personally I have every vile text message from BM saved for future reference and am reluctant to block BM as I want evidence that she is a crazy bitch. Luckily for me she has calmed down a lot recently so I haven't heard from her in a long time. Just wondering what you all prefer to do when you get a crazy ass email or text?

Custody papers filled...we're all moving!

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Submitted by BethAnne on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 2:12pm

My husband got all the custody papers signed by the judge this morning so we are definitely going to be taking SD7 with us when we move out of state in two weeks time. I'm really pleased all the paperwork is sorted out and we know what is happening. I know that SD will miss her mom but she will be much better off with us and we won't have to worry about her.

Advice needed for parenting plans when moving to a different state

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Submitted by BethAnne on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 10:36pm

We are moving out of state (5 hour plane ride away) and SD is coming with us. BM it seems has used up all of her luck and favors from friends and family and has no place to move to as she is being evicted. That and the lure of 6 months CS for having a golden uterus has persuaded her to let SD move with us.

Halloween - is it worth a fight over?

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Submitted by BethAnne on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:08am

I really can't make up my mind over this one, apathy is settling in but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, so I'd love some input from you all.

In my husbands parenting plan for SD7 Halloween is BM day every year (because she is essentially a 14 year old child). I was not brought up to celebrate Halloween and don't understand it or the mentality behind why adults enjoy it so much (kids I can understand get candy...why wouldn't they love it).

feeling frustrated....

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Submitted by BethAnne on Sun, 09/07/2014 - 11:46pm

Just venting...

I keep reading about everyone documenting stuff and asking for advice, I just wish my husband would be interested in documenting stuff and being proactive about recording things that could be useful if he ever needs to or decides to go to court. Yes I could do some stuff and I do keep a record of which nights we have SD with us but beyond that I feel that he should be doing this stuff.

Is BM coming round to me existing?

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Submitted by BethAnne on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 6:28pm

I received a mothers day card from SD6 with some words written from her as well as a note written by BM saying thanks for being a great step mom (but not signed by BM). I also received a small gift made by BM, but picked out by SD. I can't decide what to make of it, if BM did it at SD's insistence or if BM is starting to recognize me and my role in SD's life and respect that?

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