Step Parenting at It's BEST

I LOVE my StepMom! How could I NOT love someone who loves my Dad and my Son as much as Carla does?

Plus after my mom died I was VERY afraid that my dad would curl up and die too (he was going through some MAJOR health problems of his own, AND he and mom had been together for 30+ years-- he wasn't doing well on his own) So when he started looking lively again and talking about "Carla this" and "Carla that" I was RELIEVED!

I can talk to her and she can listen without all the baggage that my mom and I had too--that's probably the beauty of both being adults when we met!

I love my step son like my own and he always proudly introduces me as his stepmom. He never forgets my birthday or mothers day and I never forget to celebrate him every chance we get. He's gone off to college now, but he and I still text at least every other day. If his dad wants to know what's going on with him or how he is, he knows he only has to ask me, because we are in constant communication with each other. I text him pics of his little brother and sister and he texts me pics of his friends and fun times at college football games or events. We facebook each other and if he ever needs anything, he knows he can count on me. I've been putting money in his bank account every paycheck since he left for school and I think we couldn't have a stronger relationship. I'm so blessed to have him in my life.

I love love love my step-mom, to me I have 2 moms. I was a very lucky child. It did not start out that way let me tell you, but after about 1 1/2 years we were great. She helped me plan my wedding and helped me prepare for my baby. She is great, she didn't have any kids of her own but she didn't miss a beat with me. I was one spoiled teenager. My mom lives in Ohio so it was too far for her to travel for most things but she did what she could so I was lucky to have my step-mom here with me to help make all the decisions. She loves my son more than life and he loves her too. So I guess I can say I was one of the lucky ones. That reminds me I need to call and tell her Happy Birthday!

I have a step mom and a step dad they have been around since I was about 3 years old. In my teens we had our moment of you are not my Mom or Dad, but mostly they have always been great. Both my step parents introduce me as their daughter I have never been called a "step kid" I have great relationships with both of them actually my relationship with my step mom is better than my relationship with my real mom. I never felt "tossed around" I stayed with one set for the school year one for the summer at 14 I decided to go live with my step mom and dad because they had better schools where they lived and it was a larger city. I have 4 brothers and 3 sisters from both marriages they have never been considered steps or halves although I am an only child.

thats so sweet, hoe long has he been in her life and hwat does she call him, by his name or dad? J. curious. Congrats on raising a thoughtful daughter