Start spending your own money on them.

"Fortune favors the brave" - Virgil

Think that you know how to parent them better than their own parents and try to do the same.

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain."

Assume DH knows best.

Make them feel like unwelcome guests instead of family members.

♥ Georgia ♥

"Good men don't just happen. They have to be created by us women." (from ROSEANNE)

Assume that you will be on the same page when it comes to discipline.

Assume you will all be one happy family.

Allowing BM to hurt you through SKids....

Allow other people to make decisions that impact your life. If it affects you, you have the right to input in the decision. PERIOD.

I think that marrying someone with kids is in itself the worst thing you can do, period.

Allow BM to occupy your thoughts, manipulate your feelings, create constant drama in your life.

Peace, love, and red wine

becoming the "mom" without any of the perks.

“You will never be on top of the world
if you try to carry it on your shoulders.”

Take for granted that you will have much quality time alone with your SO (Ha ha)

Allow any child to be disrespectful.

~Evil

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. ~Abigail Van Buren

Expect SK's to appreciate you or anything you do.....or the BM's for that matter. I mean, all you do is take care of them right?

Nothing comes easy thats worth fighting for.....thats what they tell me!

don't expect that you'll be appreciated for anything you did, do or will do for blended family

"SOME PEOPLE WEREN'T MEANT TO HAVE CHILDREN"