Just watched the Oscars for 2009 and was thrilled to see one of my favorite actresses and step-mom, Sandra Bullock win Best Actress. To my delight, she dedicated her Oscar to "the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from."

I felt like that includes step-moms, as well as adoptive parents, and it was wonderful to have us step-parents recognized and thanked by such a wonderful actress in front of such a large audience. Awesome!