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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Leah
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I am so completely out of sync these days. Summer does that to me. I suppose it’s a good thing in some ways. A break from our usual routine. I don’t miss the homework, that’s for sure. And I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, blended family, divorce, Quote of the week, schedules, Zach | 4 Replies

The Plural S

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Leah
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Having gone through a divorce, and then a remarriage and a blending of families, I often wonder what kind of baggage my kids are going to have. I stress about the idea that they will have abandonment issues, commitment issues, … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, step family, step parenting, Stepmother, Zach | 5 Replies

Back to reality

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Leah
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Can you tell that I’m in “catch up mode”? I’ve gone from daily posting about amazing adventures on vacation, to hibernation trying to catch up with life. That’s the toughest thing about coming back from vacation! So much to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, daily life, divorce, raising kids, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 2 Replies

Quit Knocking "My Elf on a Shelf"

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Leah
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So much controversy this little Elf can bring! The web is buzzing – just like it was last year, with the lovers and the haters of the Elf on the Shelf. I happen to be a lover of our little elf, Quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, Christmas, Quiet Elfie, step mother, Traditions | 2 Replies

Jesus came from a Blended Family?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Leah
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Music to my ears. My Mom sent me this little article by a Pastor, David McGee, that she found online entitled: Jesus was part of a blended family. At first I thought it was a joke , but then I read it. … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, Family, gratitude, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 3 Replies

The Other Woman

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Leah
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I love Nina Simone and Rob will often have her music playing in the background while we get dinner ready. I have a couple of favorites that she sings. One is called “Ne Me Quitte Pas” (Please Don’t Leave Me), … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, movies, raising kids, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 4 Replies

The Stepmom War

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Leah
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While I was away last weekend, Zach sent me a text that Gabe was going to sleep over at his Dad’s house. Just so there’s no confusion, “My stepson was going to sleep over at my ex’s house with my … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 2 Replies

Dear Bitter BIrth Mother

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Leah
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While I usually try to stay quite positive on my blog, as this is a history for my children, I also want this blog to be about our journey and struggles with being a blended family, and the things I … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, step family, step parenting, Stepmother | Leave a reply

Everyday life

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Leah
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I was scrolling through Rob’s photos on his phone and came across these ones. They were taken in the Miami airport while we were waiting for our flight home from our cruise this summer. Whenever we tell people we are … Continue reading →

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The right place for us

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Leah
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My boys all wore ties to church this past week. I wish I had thought to take a picture of them in their shirt and ties. They looked so grown up. It’s not like I haven’t seen them like this … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, Motherhood, raising kids, step mother, values | Leave a reply

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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