tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023448.post115365869964322113..comments2023-04-27T00:55:36.225+12:00Comments on No Matter Where I go...I ALWAYS Meet Myself There!: Cream on cream..kinda, but with green ( & a vent too!)Jo in NZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01158058861171114255noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023448.post-1153975490261089752006-07-27T16:44:00.000+12:002006-07-27T16:44:00.000+12:00Been there, done that. Unfortunately, still doing...Been there, done that. Unfortunately, still doing that. My stepchildren are 31 and 35, I have kept my mouth shut, I have reached out thru the years, and keep getting my hand smacked. This 4th of July, I drew my boundary. No more. They are adults, my husband is disprespected almost as much as I am. Their mother and stepfather are respected, even though my stepson lived with us from 14 thru college. Second year of college took us to court for college support while living in our home. Still forgave and kept treating nice. Didn't help, like I said, it might have been small disrespect this 4th, but last October I helped out alot for my stepson's wedding while neither mother volunteered any money or time. All live in FL, but I didn't even get a phone call from either mother. Then to treat me and my husband as we were treated just lately, really was the straw that broke the camels back. I was hoping as they got older all this silly stuff would stop and we could be a happy family, but not going to happen, at least not yet. But now, they will have to prove themselves to me, I have done my share. I totally relate to you and wish I could say it gets better, I guess sometimes it does. I share your feelings, my husband is, I believe the right one for me, and I love him dearly, but I would not do it again either.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553095944241715137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023448.post-1153737847020730692006-07-24T22:44:00.000+12:002006-07-24T22:44:00.000+12:00Jo, I know you are a very young Mam. When I imagin...Jo, I know you are a very young Mam. When I imagine your situation, I always feel deep repects for you. When I was your age (I also have three children), I was so exhausted I had no energy to do such a wonderful creative work like you. And you are doing more. Children will grow year by year. When tired, you can complain. I always love to see your works. I think you are a natural.Hideko Ishidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400523288050581782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023448.post-1153714289526915442006-07-24T16:11:00.000+12:002006-07-24T16:11:00.000+12:00Love the card Jo - stunning colour combination.As ...Love the card Jo - stunning colour combination.<BR/><BR/>As for the kids - well think of it this way. One day they will have kids of their own - and when they give them hell and they come running to you for advice - you will be able to say - Stiff - I dealt with it, now you have to. Remember (and this probably isn't nice to say about kids) what goes around comes around. <BR/>Keeping you in my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/><BR/>CatherineCalidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023448.post-1153697746142030282006-07-24T11:35:00.000+12:002006-07-24T11:35:00.000+12:00Yes, the subtle colors are beautiful, and yes, ste...Yes, the subtle colors are beautiful, and yes, step-parenting is hell. I have been fortunate not to have to deal w/step-daughters (you poor thing) and my 2 step sons were 14 & 16 and didn't bother me if I didn't bother them. The horror came w/ one of my sons to my husband. He never could figure out the 2 dad thing and could not be civil to his step dad in fear of dissapproval from his dad...<BR/>I have come to believe that after a divorce it is best not to remarry until you have an empty nest... but who am I to say... I love my husband very dearly too.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391966684919352361noreply@blogger.com