Traditions
Last Saturday our oldest daughter, my stepdaughter, was the first of our kids to get married! Click here to read part 1 of my post. I promised more details about the ways the wedding ceremony balanced honor and acceptance. First of all, Brianna’s aunt (who is Brianna’s mom’s sister and was her best friend) attended […]
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I was waiting for the actual “big day” to tell you about it! Our oldest child and daughter (my stepdaughter) got married this past Saturday! What a special day, and YES, we love her husband. This is an event that I always knew would raise questions of balance between past and present in our family, […]
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No matter whether you are biological mother, stepmother, or both, Mother’s Day can be an emotionally-loaded holiday. (Often no where near as tasty as a loaded baked potato!) Over the years I found that my expectations for Mother’s Day became my biggest enemies. I’ve learned that if I have expectations for Mother’s Day I need […]
For those of you who have teens, you are well aware that prom season is upon us. I wanted to introduce you to a website that I appreciate, one that right now has several great blog entries about moms and prom, prom drama (a.k.a. prama), and how to talk to your teens about what could […]
Holiday blogging schedule: Just a reminder that I will not be back on my regular posting schedule until the week of January 12. This coming Wednesday, January 7, I will post a meaningful question for stepparents, so stay tuned. I wondered this morning how many bloggers might be commenting on New Year’s resolutions this week. […]
NOTE: HOLIDAY SCHEDULE I will post twice per week from now until January 11. Happy Holidays! What do you say when your daughter asks you the proverbial question: Do you believe in Santa Claus? Experience tells us there are many advantages to letting your child come to her own conclusion. Some kids get extremely upset […]
Last week (Thanksgiving) we talked about showing gratitude all year long. One of the ways I do this is to randomly drop someone a thank- you note or card even when there wasn’t a gift given. Then there are the occasions when gifts have been given. You know that feeling – you or your daughter […]
Usually I post to this blog first thing in the morning, but I mistakenly thought I could host my daughter’s birthday sleepover and still write my blog. I’ll remember to pre-announce a change to the blog schedule when I’m hosting an overnight event in the future! Now I’m shifting gears and getting ready to host […]