January 9, 2007
So, while they day started out promising all sorts of unmitigated chaos, I have found myself twiddling my thumbs for most of the day.
(Which, of course, means that it will all hit the fan around 3:30, and I won’t be able to leave until 5. AGAIN.)
In some of my browsings today, I found this piece of literature. And I cried while I read it. Because I needed to know that it was okay to feel like I do, and people before me have done it, and it CAN be done, and I will be fine. I want to hand this out to every step-parent ever, so they know that it’s okay. Hard, yes.. but it will be okay.
In lighter news, I also read this.
12:58 pm
Stepmoms get the “evil” rap because of all the damn fairy tales. From what I read you are not “evil” in the least. In fact, I think you and Brian are providing him with a very stable environment compared with what he’s living in with the “biological” mother. Trust me, he’s going to remember the good you two have done and he’ll be a better person for it. Stay strong-you guys make a great team.
You’ll do just fine. Kids aren’t nearly as fragile as our current generation makes them out to be. Relax. Enjoy the ride. They’re magic at this age.
You need some lighter reading: how about my favorite pagan million-selling author?
Hm. As a step-dad.. yeah. No one gets it, except the steps. Thanks.