I'm pretty sure this is, but I would like others' opinions on the topic as well.

BM's youngest child, a girl, will be 2 years old at the end of October. She is very very tiny, although this could be because BM and BD are both slight of build. However, both of her other children were "porker's" when they were her age (including my SD) AND my DH is also not a big man and very slight of build.

Right aspiration is what develops in the mind once we understand that freedom of choice is possible. Life is going to unfold however it does: pleasant or unpleasant, disappointing or thrilling, expected or unexpected, all of the above! What a relief it would be to know that whatever wave comes along, we can ride it out with grace. If we got really good at it, we could be like surfers, delighting especially in the most complicated waves.

After 3 trips to the courthouse, a two hour orientation, 3 hours of mediation DH FINALLY got what he was asking for in Mediation today!

DH's Old Schedule:
1,3,5th weekends Saturday 9am - Sunday 6pm
2,4th weekends Sunday 9am - 6pm
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Plus a pretty normal holiday schedule except that it didn't allow for his weekend visits to be extended if there was a Monday or Friday holiday

can't make a whore into a housewife, ur not the 1st u won't be the last too try, and she'll take u for everything just like the others! good luck with that!Mood: selective 4 minutes ago from Mobile

kinda stings, but is my own fault for bein nibby.......

What is it that gets to you about your skid???

My main issues are they cant' do shit for themselves (15 and 17), ss15 is hygenically challanged and is DH's shadow when around.

I have read many stories on here of how financially strapped families are due to the amount of CS being paid...or of SM having to work extra to make sure CS is paid as well as to be able to afford things for their other children. Do you think that if DH were able to pay CS easily, meaning it had no effect on your lifestyle and you could still live comfortably with lots of extras that you would still feel resentful about paying CS?

I will explain more about my situation after hearing a few answers.

a friend of mine has a 19yr old SD who recently came to live with them.the dad bought the girl a car and my friend found her a job as well as helped with getting the girl enrolled in online college classes.
So basically the girl has been living there for free with no responsibilities other than paying her car insurance and she's supposed to be saving her money to prepare to move out in the next year or so.

I know this book has been recommended over and over again. EVERYONE that is going to be in a blended family that will have a Stepmother, should read it. I think Dad's should read this book before they start dating and I think women that are going to date a man with kids needs to read it before they get involved. I truly believe that if DH and I would have read this book a year ago, we may be ok now. It is a great book and will validate your feelings and also make you look at things a different way.

i have been putting my foot down and he doesnt exactly like it but i got a new job and am moving and i am scared to death.

I tend to daydream a lot and will make up some quite elaborate scenerios in my head that are often more entertaining than most T.V. shows...to me anyway The good ones can be very relaxing... Before anyone freaks out on me THIS IS JUST A NICE LITTLE FANTASY, NOT SOMETHING I ACTUALLY PLAN TO DO