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Bonus Parents - Random Musings About Something Positive.
How can a role that exists because of failed marriage and broken families be positive? That is THE question and THE goal of Sparenting.
On the surface being a StepParent in a positive way may seem daunting or even impossible.
Political Diversion: Ask not what your Country can do for you. Ask what you can do for yourself!
As seen on the bumper of a Toyota Prius on Sat 8/15/2009 during random Rags weekend wanderings (in my not so Eco-friendly vehicle).
This person is an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, cloaked in a conundrum. A conservative Tree Hugger (the Prius). One might think that this is an oxymoron. But, I liked the juxtaposition. Be Eco-conscious but keep the hell out of my pocket! Works for me.
At a stop light I pulled up next to the Prius, rolled down my window and asked where I could get the bumper sticker. We both laughed but the light changed before I could hear the answer.
Happy Birthday Son!
Today you turn 17. I remember fondly the 15mo old tow headed little guy that helped me chase ducks around the golf course when your Mom and I started the process of making the three of us a family. I am extremely proud of the young man you have worked so hard to become and look forward to your journey to be the man of standing that I am confident you ultimately will be.
I love you and miss you my son.
Dad
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A new article on the cost of raising a child.
Nothing new as far as information other than updated numbers.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090804/ap_on_re_us/us_fea_parenting_cost
Best regards,
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50% of marriages end in divorce. The other 50% end in death. Which way would you rather go?
Another thread triggered this little nugget of wisdom from the dregs of my memory.
So, which way would you rather go?
Keep in mind the the Death option for blended family marriages probably includes an increased risk of homicide when a frustrated StepParent looses patience with and does in their spouse! :jawdrop:
Today is day One of year 16 of our lives together. Yesterday was our 15th anniversary.
Honey,
Thanks for sharing your life with me and thanks for participating as an equity partner in my life. You have been my inspiration, my joy and my muse. Working to keep up with your example of diligence, character and the pure love you give me are in large part why I am as successful as I have been. You make me a better man.
Inexpensive and fun things to do with the Skids to have fun and make them speak well of you and your spouse.
All,
This came up during SW-19s discussion on turning up the positive vibes with her time with Blabb.
I thought it would be a good thing to get it in to its own thread.
Someone mentioned Tea Parties so I will start with that and add a couple that I have done with my Son (SS) from current going pact to the start of our SS/SDad career when he was 15mos old.
"At some point problems children inherit from parents become the child's problem to solve"
The above is a a quote from my Mom.
As parents, we all impart some baggage on our kids. Some of us burden our Spawn (Step or Bio) with more severe baggage than others.
As my Mom once told me when I was bitching about some now unremembered complaint during my teen years, "At some point problems children inherit from parents become the child's problem to solve so you are going to have to solve this one because I obviously could not figure it out before I passed the problem on to you".
Back from vacation. Worn out, tired and ready for a second vacation to recoup from the first.
All,
I have been hanging out with Mom, Dad, my Bro and his family, my lovely bride and our son and only popping in to lurk for the past 10days.
Blind sided by a problem I did not even realize was a specific problem. Though I realized that something was wrong. O/T BTW.
So, in the tradition of John, Kate and several members of the the Stalker community ......... On Thursday of last week my Wife decided to finally dish on what has been bothering her for the past few months. This was not a total surprise because I have been picking up on some less than tender body language, looking away from me when I have made attempts at good natured flirting, etc.......