The Up-Side of Step Parenting
I know that I usually write about the struggles of being a step mom. It is really hard and challenging a lot of the time. However, the good DOES outweigh the bad! I mean, you have the opportunity to make…
Lies, Lies & More Lies
All my fellow step moms out there….. Do these lies ever stop? In the last 2 years, my step daughter has lied about the craziest things! Some of it is serious, and some of it is just plain silly. So,…
Fighting Sleep
I have always bragged about how awesome my toddler sleeps, even as a tiny baby. Now, it has come back to bite me in the you-know-what! About a week and a half ago, things changed. I am not sure where…
Our 8 Year Old’s First Date
I know the title sounds absurd, but my husband and I think it is important for our daughters to start dating early! We feel that 8 is the appropriate age to start going on dates. Dinner, movies, bowling, it is…
Shopping + Toddler = Meltdown
Damn you retail stores and your product placement! It is so funny that before shopping with a toddler, I never noticed all of the “Elmo” or “Mickey” items EVERYWHERE! My daughter can spot Elmo on everything, there is no hiding…
You’re Going to Be a Big Sister, Round 2!
We decided to tell my stepdaughter a little earlier about me being pregnant than last time for a few reasons: This time we are married (YAY)! This time I look 5 month pregnant at 2 ½ months! This time the…
Genetics / Down syndrome Testing
When I was pregnant with my daughter, we decided NOT to test for Down syndrome or genetics disorders. We were not going to terminate the pregnancy either way, so why bother (plus insurance did not cover it). This time, my…
We’re Pregnant…. Again!
Well, I said I had news to share & here it is! I am pregnant with baby #2 (#3 including my stepdaughter). We are beyond excited, and a bit frightened. This pregnancy was not a surprise like the first one,…
Sick & Sicker
For all my mommy friends out there, you know being sick and having to take care of kids is the pits! I have been extremely sick for the last FIFTEEN days…. Yes, one – five! I have done everything in…
5 Weeks With My Step-Daughter
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I agreed to take my stepdaughter for 5 weeks this summer. I’m not even going to lie, I was less than excited about it. Not because I didn’t want to spend time with…