Well, I guess that I have reached my plateau with this step-parenting thing. I hate to admit that I am to the point where I wished that SD would move in with her BM. The SD and I do not communicate at all and to tell you the truth, I really don't mind. I have rearranged my life to try and make this child feel as if she is loved. But, I constantly get attitude and talk back. Well, I took control over the situation and took back the Ipod and cell phone that I had brought her. She has never really wanted us ( SM & BD ) to be together, but she liked what I brought to the table ( spa visits, hair done, expensive sneakers). Well, the gravy train has come to a complete halt.