simplestepmom

That’s what they call family life when you mix up kids from different marriages, different parents, different families…Welcome to the Blender. Boy, they weren’t kidding! Of course, the name starts from all the different people involved. But when you mix us all together….you come out a little shaken up too.

I grew up with a Grandma who taught me proper etiquette, reading White Gloves and Party Manners, and knowing about Emily Post. Today, I watch Martha Stewart over lunch! But these etiquette queens haven’t given instruction on what to say your husband’s ex-wife when you stand next to each other at a soccer game, cheering for the same child. I don’t see an example of seating arrangements for the Parent Teacher meeting.

It doesn’t seem like a scary situation when you first test the water. You fall in love, his kids are adorable, instant family portrait! Of course it won’t be easy, there are obvious strings attached to this one. But as many stepmoms agree….no one can prepare you for this one. Take a deep breath and dive on into the Blender!

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