Free range....I really need to learn to type :)

I think in the long run you don't need help from someone, even if she is your mother, to help you with your kids when she doesn't value you as their mother. Kids are very perceptive.....they would catch on in no time to her opinion and you certainly do not want that seed planted in their head.

Mommy is a privileged and loaded term

Let them say step-mom doesn't count. It is up to you the power you let that crap phrase have. You will know how insane that statement is and I can tell you, in 20 years I have never doubted that I was an equal parent to her father in her heart. My oldest daughter is actually my step-daughter but when I introduce her…

just had to say I Love the fee range parenting term and picture you painted. I literally laughed out loud. I will post regarding your question later tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks for that chuckle.

I agree with you totally. Take it a step further.....those who are moms to children, especially adult children, with disabilities. We don't even get the courtesy of being a mom, but I am a caregiver.

I guess this somewhat validates that old saying "if you want something done give it to a busy person" which in my opinion is half a sentence. The other half would be, "keep pushing your crap off on me I am not only going to get it done in record time but I am going to make your life a living hell in my spare time. Oh,…

Watch a highly sensitive child with autism eat something or take medication that contains red dye and further confirmation will not be needed. What will be needed though is copious amounts of alcohol to assist you in getting through the next three very loud hours as you have a front row seat to the antics of a child…

I love animals. I have three cats and one dog. My pets are enormously loved, spoiled and well cared for. They go to the vet annually and when they have a problem that needs to be addressed. If I am required to have thousands of dollars in savings or no cat/ dog, there are some ticked off animals that will take issue…

Since most companies now Google your name before an interview, won't this be a fun thing to try to explain.....if you even get the interview. This was a very poor decision assuming it is true. Seems highly likely it is given her past marathon records.