Fingers Crossed

So, the kids have been in school for a couple of months now that means it’s time for fall break and Parent Teacher Conferences.  Remember how I mentioned that my stepdaughter has a tough time deciding whether or not to tell the truth?  Well, is appears that she is playing the same game at schools with her teachers.

 My husband and I had a twenty minute conversation with her teacher about how our daughter likes to tell BIG stories about her homework, and about the so-called lack of support she gets from us at home. Thankfully, her teacher is smarter than the average bear, and wants to help us end this destructive behavior.  So, instead of going home and giving her a tongue lashing, my husband and I played it cool.  It will be interesting to hear what she has to say once she is confronted.  I hope it helps because I won't tolerate lying nor will I tolerate her blaming everyone else for her wrongdoing.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

My journey as a stepmother, one grey hair at a time

I am 38 years old, been married about two years now, and am the proud stepmother of two children. I have a 15 year old stepson that is pretty sure he knows just about everything, and a 10 year old stepdaughter that can't decide if the truth is really worth telling.  For the most part, they are great kids that are full of well, let's say surprise.

Trust me, my family is anything but boring and there are times when I don’t even believe what just happened.  From the crazy tales of how things got broken, to why for the umpteenth time a curfew was missed, and my personal favorite, why their mom wasn't able to make visitation, I continue to press on, hoping one day that love, honesty and respect will prevail.

 I created this blog so I had somewhere to vent, tell my funny stories, and reach-out to other stepparents like me.  Oh I see another grey hair, wonder where that came from.