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Submitted by round2 on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 10:49am

What do your DH's do about the first day of school? My Sd and my kids are in different school districts so we high five on the first day of school and take care of our own kids.

DH was on a business trip this week when he called me last night he said "SD called me tonight and told me she wants me and BM to drive her to school together on Monday".

Ummm, no. You want to play family get the hell back together was my initial response (to myself).

Goody, vacation from hell coming up

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Submitted by round2 on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 11:29am

We have vacation starting on Sunday and I am already dreading it. FDH, me, my 2 dd'S and SD leave for California for a week.

We had her last night and she was her usual sullen self. She did thank me for signing her up for gymnastics and said good night. Major progress there I guess. This morning I had the nerve to remind her to go brush her hair and she snapped and me and gave me a shitty look.

Do you hear it?

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Submitted by round2 on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 10:34am

It is the sound of peace and quiet at my house. SD8 left today (after a very long week visit) to go back to her mother's houe and my kids go to their dad's for the weekend. I am so happy I could weep.

Of course she comes back on Tuesday but that is just for one night. I can do this, I can do this, I can do this....

WWIII over a headband. I give up...

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Submitted by round2 on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 9:53am

We had a great weekend and then today happened...

On Saturday we had a big housewarming/birthday party at our house. FDH and I rented a margarita machine, had the food catered, etc so we could really enjoy the party and pay attention to our guests without having to worry about the details. There were probably 40 people at the house. All the kids swam and got along great with very few scuffles.

Sunday was relaxing and fun as well. Again, mostly good behavior for all the kids, just normal kid stuff.

Stepkids vs My friend's kids

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Submitted by round2 on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 4:12pm

Have you ever wondered why it is so easy to love your friend's children and not your stepkids? I have two very good friends whose children I love like my own. They are welcome anytime, they stay with me and I have even taken one set on vacation with me when my friend got into a bind at work. I adore these kids and would do anything for them.

Is it worth it?

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Submitted by round2 on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 11:18am

So, I hate my job. I make good money and am an exec at a profitable firm, but.. as I said I hate it. We could live off of FDH salary IF the following things happened:

He gives up all his equity in the house he had with the Ex. He still makes the mtg payment (stupid ass) and she refuses to sell it unless she gets 100% of the proceeds. All this is ok per the decree.

And we agreed to 50/50 custody which would alleviate child support.

I was hoping for a different post

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Submitted by round2 on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 10:57am

Friday and Saturday went really well at our house. Friday night we had a sitter and went out with friends - great time. Saturday I got a massage and was able to lay out in the pool for a little while on my own! Yay - that never happens. The kids all were good, got along, etc. A friend of mine with similar age kids came over and we all went to the movies and out to dinner after. More family fun. Yippee...

Small Victories

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Submitted by round2 on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 8:47am

My precious SD is in addition to many other things NOT a morning person. She is rude and sullen most days. There have been many days where she has refused to get up and she and her dad have gotten into fights to get her to school on time. I never get involved with that foolishness.

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