The Confusing Art of step Parenting ...

I have yet to figure out how to be a step parent. It is actually more difficult than even the movies Make it out to be. There is this extremely thin line You can't cross. Sometimes it's so thin I'm not sure if I have crossed it or not. Throw in The Other Parent ... You know, the one You "replaced.."

   As a soon to be stepmom, I am fully aware I am not the Step kids Mother. I am very well aware ( plus get the occasional reminder.) It is difficult because often I have the responsibilities of a mother but not the authority. There's a thin line and sometimes it's invisible.  I struggle daily with this. Arrrrrgh

My Phablet!

Guess what?! I really Am excited to Announce I have the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ! Do we Know what that means? BLOGGING ! I love the pen! l can write my blog instead of Typing . Which means I Can blog ANY time ... Any Where! ya! yay! Expect more! Expect awesome!

New Year Resolutions

I usually don’t make them. Because I usually don't keep them. I usually make ridiculous ones. Here are some examples of previous years resolutions:

*Stop drinking soda

*Only eat healthy foods

*Eat Organic foods

*Stop looking for a man

*Get rid of Face book

*Exercise Weekly

 

The only one I really acknowledged was the stop looking for a man one. Mainly because I found one, but that is besides the point. I suck at these new years resolutions. But this year I will give it an honest try. Here is my new list:

1.Spend less time on my phone and the internet.

2.Spend more time with my kids, family, fiance, and friends…

3. Eat healthier than I did last year (SO NOT HARD!)

4. Drink less soda than I did last year

5. Try to budget in organic and healthy foods

6. Exercise more than I did last year

7. Stop spending so much money on stupid unhealthy snacks

8. USE MORE COUPONS

9. Try to smile, even when I don't feel like it….

 

There they are folks…my 2014 New Years Resolutions. Yay! Woooooooooo. Yippeeeee…

Now…Time to go to sleep. I have a lot to do tomorrow. Hope everyone had an amazing new years. Do you have any New Years Resolutions? What are they?

DR. Who?

Me, and my big mouth… I get frustrated about my Fiance’s soon to be ex, and vent to Dr. Phil’s producers. What happens when you vent to Dr. Phil’s producers? Usually, I would say nothing. Notta. Not a Thing…but today, I am saying…. THEY EMAIL YOU BACK AND CALL YOU!

 

 

Yeah. That happened. And while this is not actually a big huge deal… it still is exciting. The thought of Dr. Phil giving advice to me, or HER or us, makes me giddy. I don't know why. Now, there is no offer of TV show appearance or anything (As of yet) but I have not returned their call. I don't know if I should. I didn't expect them to contact me. I really didn't. Maybe our situation is really crazy enough that they would love us to hash it out on national television. Lets just say, I think it WOULD make great TV….and we wouldn't even have to exaggerate!

On that note…what exciting things have happened to you this new years?!

Quaker Oats

I received these (Free!) from www.bzzagent.com . I received them to give an honest review of the product. I must say. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new Quaker Oat Real Medleys. They were DELISH. If you like peach, you will absolutely love this flavor! They were bursting with peachyness. (I made that word up just to show you that I was not compensated to say that I LOVE these ! ) By far my most FAV oatmeal anything.

The other products were the same as Quaker oatmeal. Good. Yummy. But somewhat all the same. I would definitely purchase these items for myself and my family. I would definitely purchase those peach bars for me. Hidden. In my room. So no one else could find them. They are that good!

Nerf Rebelle

This was the first picture I was able to take. Do you know why?! Because Annika, my soon to be step daughter, was SUPER excited! I received What? Free? Courtesy of Whom?

I recieved this my dear reader(s)! The new Nerf Rebelle. BEFORE it was out in stores. I know. Exciting. Bzzagent.com sent me this, because they thought Annika might enjoy it and that I would give my honest opinion of this. She did enjoy it. As much as any girl would enjoy a toy bow. She loved it. Girly colors!

With Girly Ammo.

Amazing. While it doesnt shoot as far as it says it should, that could be our error (although, I did get it to shoot farther than her. so. yeah… :-P ). It works great. It shoots great. It entertains her and empowered her. I think this is going to be a great line for girls! I would recommend this to anyone with girls who enjoy being girly, but also enjoy a good nerf fight <3<3<3

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Back from hiding!

Im BACK! Wow being a mom has kicked my butt. I dont have time for anything anymore now that I am living the Brady Bunch life. Do you REALIZE how much clothing 8 people create? GOODNESS GRACIOUS. I have been lucky enough to be reviewing some products lately, and I can not wait to share my thoughts. :) Please check back soon!