Posts tagged step-mom
Stop Sweating the Small Stuff

Do you and your partner ever have an argument that's really not about the thing you were arguing about? If you say no, then I wish you a hearty congratulations for somehow mastering exemplary communication, and you can stop reading now.

But if you're like most people who find themselves in a partnership, then you've probably argued and likely argued about something small that was rooted in how you were feeling about something bigger. Or perhaps you're like me, and all the small stuff matters a lot, but you don't even know why.

This post explores how to reset your family values, so you can focus less on the “small stuff”.

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Four Days Maternity Leave

Turns out, there's no "What to Expect, When You're Expecting - a WHOLE NEW FAMILY".  I was good at being pregnant. (One time with my perfect son.  With no morning sickness. And a 45 minute labor...)  I could plan for that.  There were milestones, measurements along the way, checklists and rules.  None of that applies when bringing together two different families in hopes that they become one.  

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