tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post6891470890149296206..comments2023-09-30T12:48:20.099-04:00Comments on Inconceivable!: Step-Parenting is Hard and RewardingTeeJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00893545693449975785noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-86344388434459517472010-05-09T13:32:46.832-04:002010-05-09T13:32:46.832-04:00Well I'll wish you a happy mother's day th...Well I'll wish you a happy mother's day then. Even though you 'only' have him 50% of the time you are clearly a huge part of his life. That is very special. He's a lucky kid. It sounds like he is a smart, kind kid too and I'll bet, as he gets older, that you do get mother's day greetings. <br /><br />There is no doubt that this is a tough day. I'm glad you and BJ are spending some time together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-12696337287606087612010-05-07T08:10:13.482-04:002010-05-07T08:10:13.482-04:00Wow, I never thought about the whole idea of you n...Wow, I never thought about the whole idea of you never being able to see him again if something happened to BJ! That's horrible! <br />Tell me - would BJ overrule you on things if it were your "own" kid? Or would he support your disciplining the child? I don't think it should matter if it's a stepchild - if it's a child in your house, it's better to both be on the same page discipline-wise. Unless his mom doesn't agree with certain things...then it would be extra tough.<br />I know this is no way the same, but when our friends and their 3 kids lived with us for 3 months, when I would correct one of the kids for something, sometimes the parent would back me up and sometimes they would totally blow it off. It was really frustrating, but there was nothing I could do b/c it was not my child. (Even though the kids were just begging for some structure and discipline). <br />I'm glad you have your stepson in your life to love on, and I know when he gets a little older he'll appreciate all of the love and support he gets from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532456271171506906.post-91893348234420914772010-05-06T15:31:04.843-04:002010-05-06T15:31:04.843-04:00You absolutely accomplished it. You have very cle...You absolutely accomplished it. You have very clearly explained what it means to be a step-parent while TTC - it sounds very tough. You are an amazing woman for embracing your position in this boy's life so completely. The part that broke my heart is when you discussed what would happen if something happened to BJ - oh that's terrible! And unfortunately true. My mom has always mourned the loss of my half-brother after my parent's divorce. She always asks about him, but he doesn't really keep in contact with her. Hopefully nothing happens, or if it does, your step-son will be at the age when he wants to maintain that relationship.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this. It was very enlightening, and just to let you know, I've already sent a gift and will be calling my step-mother on Sunday!!! Even though I never even lived with her, she has been a very good mother to me in my adult life, and she deserves some celebration too!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524692943966582775noreply@blogger.com