Monday Morning Quarterback Chat

Jun 22, 2009 by Peggy Nolan

I have 13 minutes until noon…so let’s see if I can get this posted before morning is officially over.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tell me how your Father’s Day weekend went.  Did you see your step kids?  Did they do something nice for dad?  If they weren’t with you, did they call or send a card?

My plans with my dad have been rescheduled for another evening.  Which is fine because my dad knows he’s my hero and a lifetime of dinners, cards, thank you’s will never come close to how I really feel about my dad.  He knows this…and even though he felt bad that he had to cancel our plans, he knows how much I love him.

Father’s Day itself was more than Richard had hoped for.  I was in on the surprise from his kids and I pitched in the difference.  The New Mommy and my son-in-law thought it would be a great idea to get Richard a new grill.   Since I am a direct beneficiary of what gets cooked on the grill, I wholeheartedly agreed that it was a splendid idea!  The New Mommy made it happen with The Oldest and The Student.  I kicked in Junior’s contribution.

I took Richard out Saturday night while The New Parents picked up the grill and put it together.  Richard never even looked on the porch…so when all the kids were over Sunday morning, it was a big surprise for him.

Richard honestly thought I was the ring-leader for the gift…I smiled from the inside out when I let him know this wasn’t my idea and his three oldest kids contributed all but $25.  Seeing the look on his face knowing that his oldest son ponied up his fare share was priceless.  It may even be the dawning of a new understanding between father and son.

Sunday afternoon we met with Richard’s extended family to celebrate with his Dad and Papa.  Only Bugaboo Creek could take a reservation for 14 people at exactly 2PM.   The best part for me was watching Richard with his kids…spending time with family…and eating sweet potato fries.

Despite the gray skies and constant drizzle, Father’s Day was awesome.  I hope your’s was, too.

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For my sister step moms who feel that Loss of Control that so many of us feel, I encourage you to read Jacque Fletcher’s recent post on just that, “Loss of Control” on her blog Becoming a Step Mom. 

A new blog that I found through Jennifer Newcomb Marine that chronicles the journey of a new step mom is “With Eyes Wide Open.”  I love the honesty!

Tuesday, June 23 there is a FREE Teleseminiar With Izzy Rose.  Check out her website for more details Stepmother’s Milk

I will be profiling Brenda Ockun’s online magazine “StepMom” in July.  I believe that every step mom needs to be a subscriber!  I am and hope that you will be as well.  Each issue is full of great articles, insight, wisdom, recipes, and it’s the only place right now where you’ll find my artciles.  Be on the lookout July 1, 2009 for my article, “Life Minus Expectations Equal Happiness.”

Don’t Forget:  You could win one of three copies of Izzy Rose’s book “The Package Deal” ~ just subscribe to The Step Mom’s Tool Box and you’ll automatically be entered to win.  I will notifiy the winners on June 30, 2009!

Happy Monday!

(it’s 12:18PM…morning is over…)