A Daily Lesson in Parenting and Manners: A TR by a real life Wicked Stepmom!

[Backstage_Gal]

Prayers and Pixie dust, MissCammie!

 

[hhockman]

I was so glad to see another report tonight. Makes me not feel so bad about the ONE day I've written on my TR (and that was a traveling day).

I hope writing about it made you feel as good as the memory of it made Sally feel. Poor kids. I feel so bad for them. You guys are definitely in my prayers. Being a teacher that stopped teaching when my older son (5 1/2) was born and is now ready to go back to teaching now that my younger son is 2 1/2, and being that I am subbing to get "in" with this new county in this new state we're in, I've thought about you a lot when I'm in a classroom with kids. Since I know you are a teacher too.

and prayers being said. Pass along a to those kiddos too. I am so glad they have Disney, and I'm so glad they have you.

 

[CampbellScot]

thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers. They are needed.

I had to laugh at Sally this evening...I was frustrated and irked to pieces over something. She could see me being frustrated and doing my best to keep it together and she said, "Smell the Pizza MissCammie!" I use that phrase a lot with the kids I work with...school psychologists are paid the big bucks to come up with terms like that...*ahem*

I had to laugh at Sally using my own psychology on me.

Sally couldn't get to sleep this evening...even her favorite Beatles CD wasn't doing it for her. She got up and down several times. Finally I climbed in with her and we started talking about Disneyworld. We laughed over the funny things and we wondered what Minnie Mouse was up to. We talked about our Christmas trip. I could feel her relaxing. Then she said to me "MissCammie, I hate divorce."

me too. It's wretched. I wish I could help. I wish I could stop all the fighting. It's just so complicated and messy. I do not understand why it has to be this way. I don't get what happened between last year and this year. Selfishness has replaced reason and the babies are paying for it. The courts are so biased and blind. There is no justice. Only heartache for those who have no control.

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

and smell the pizza.

thanks everyone for your kind thoughts...and for reading my ramblings.

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers. They are needed.

I had to laugh at Sally this evening...I was frustrated and irked to pieces over something. She could see me being frustrated and doing my best to keep it together and she said, "Smell the Pizza MissCammie!" I use that phrase a lot with the kids I work with...school psychologists are paid the big bucks to come up with terms like that...*ahem*

I had to laugh at Sally using my own psychology on me.

Sally couldn't get to sleep this evening...even her favorite Beatles CD wasn't doing it for her. She got up and down several times. Finally I climbed in with her and we started talking about Disneyworld. We laughed over the funny things and we wondered what Minnie Mouse was up to. We talked about our Christmas trip. I could feel her relaxing. Then she said to me "MissCammie, I hate divorce."

me too. It's wretched. I wish I could help. I wish I could stop all the fighting. It's just so complicated and messy. I do not understand why it has to be this way. I don't get what happened between last year and this year. Selfishness has replaced reason and the babies are paying for it. The courts are so biased and blind. There is no justice. Only heartache for those who have no control.

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

and smell the pizza.

thanks everyone for your kind thoughts...and for reading my ramblings.

Just had to start out with the virtual hugs cause I'm willing to bet you could really use them. Divorce IS ugly and custody battles are the pits...but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I really, sincerely hope things get better for ya'll really soon. It's always nice to have good memories to fall back on when things get tough. And thanks to you and your DH, the kiddos have plenty of those. Keeping you in my prayers Miss Cammie!

 

[hhockman]

thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers. They are needed.

I had to laugh at Sally this evening...I was frustrated and irked to pieces over something. She could see me being frustrated and doing my best to keep it together and she said, "Smell the Pizza MissCammie!" I use that phrase a lot with the kids I work with...school psychologists are paid the big bucks to come up with terms like that...*ahem*

I had to laugh at Sally using my own psychology on me.

Sally couldn't get to sleep this evening...even her favorite Beatles CD wasn't doing it for her. She got up and down several times. Finally I climbed in with her and we started talking about Disneyworld. We laughed over the funny things and we wondered what Minnie Mouse was up to. We talked about our Christmas trip. I could feel her relaxing. Then she said to me "MissCammie, I hate divorce."

me too. It's wretched. I wish I could help. I wish I could stop all the fighting. It's just so complicated and messy. I do not understand why it has to be this way. I don't get what happened between last year and this year. Selfishness has replaced reason and the babies are paying for it. The courts are so biased and blind. There is no justice. Only heartache for those who have no control.

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

and smell the pizza.

thanks everyone for your kind thoughts...and for reading my ramblings.

And I can't WAIT to hear about that Christmas trip. I was wondering if the kiddos were going on that one. So glad to hear they are. You all have something to look forward to. I'm quite jealous, actually, I love Disney at Christmas, but I know you're so going to need it.

Prayers continue. Thanks for sharing your special family with us.

 

[alldiz]

Another great chapter

I agree....it is those disney "moments" that help us through
the rough spots.

Thanks for making me feel yours.....and remember a few of
my own
Kerri

 

[Tink-ing]

it was one of those "moments". The moments when nothing else matters. You just "are". Those moments tend to happen when the frenzied go go GO Disney Pace is put to rest for a few minutes.

I highly recommend those moments. Those are the REAL Disney moments. They are the moments that carry you through the rough stuff months later.

Just last night Sally said to me as I was brushing her wet hair after a shower...and a very long hard day for her..."MissCammie...remember when we were at Disney and you and Daddy were holding hands on the bench and Teddy and I were jumping in the fountain with our new shirts and our crocs on? Remember that? That was a good day."

Yes SallyRally...it sure was.

and I said a prayer of thanks that Sally could still end her day with happy memories of Disney instead of painful moments from the day.

 

[Duchie]

thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers. They are needed.

I had to laugh at Sally this evening...I was frustrated and irked to pieces over something. She could see me being frustrated and doing my best to keep it together and she said, "Smell the Pizza MissCammie!" I use that phrase a lot with the kids I work with...school psychologists are paid the big bucks to come up with terms like that...*ahem*

I had to laugh at Sally using my own psychology on me.

Sally couldn't get to sleep this evening...even her favorite Beatles CD wasn't doing it for her. She got up and down several times. Finally I climbed in with her and we started talking about Disneyworld. We laughed over the funny things and we wondered what Minnie Mouse was up to. We talked about our Christmas trip. I could feel her relaxing. Then she said to me "MissCammie, I hate divorce."

me too. It's wretched. I wish I could help. I wish I could stop all the fighting. It's just so complicated and messy. I do not understand why it has to be this way. I don't get what happened between last year and this year. Selfishness has replaced reason and the babies are paying for it. The courts are so biased and blind. There is no justice. Only heartache for those who have no control.

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

and smell the pizza.

thanks everyone for your kind thoughts...and for reading my ramblings.

 

[crzy4mickey]

It's so sad that these poor children have to to through this. It's just not right. I have a cousin going through this right now and becuse he's the dad it seems that the courts are not in his favor. Just doesn't make sense. Why not keep things as normal as possible to get the kids through this. I'm sending prayers and your way. I hope it works out for you all!

 

[LindaBabe]

Prayers and Pixie Dust for a good outcome. Hang tough, Miss Cammie and kiddos. This time, too, shall pass.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Sending mega doses of pixie dust and prayers.
Love reading your TR about your adorable family!

 

[trayletha]

WOW - I've just spent about two hours reading your trip report, it is so great. Thank you so much for writting it, can't wait to find out what happens next, but dinner is needed. I'll be back!

 

[kaylea]

thanks everyone for all your kind thoughts and prayers. They are needed.

I had to laugh at Sally this evening...I was frustrated and irked to pieces over something. She could see me being frustrated and doing my best to keep it together and she said, "Smell the Pizza MissCammie!" I use that phrase a lot with the kids I work with...school psychologists are paid the big bucks to come up with terms like that...*ahem*

I had to laugh at Sally using my own psychology on me.

Sally couldn't get to sleep this evening...even her favorite Beatles CD wasn't doing it for her. She got up and down several times. Finally I climbed in with her and we started talking about Disneyworld. We laughed over the funny things and we wondered what Minnie Mouse was up to. We talked about our Christmas trip. I could feel her relaxing. Then she said to me "MissCammie, I hate divorce."

me too. It's wretched. I wish I could help. I wish I could stop all the fighting. It's just so complicated and messy. I do not understand why it has to be this way. I don't get what happened between last year and this year. Selfishness has replaced reason and the babies are paying for it. The courts are so biased and blind. There is no justice. Only heartache for those who have no control.

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

and smell the pizza.

thanks everyone for your kind thoughts...and for reading my ramblings.

I'm so glad you have Disney magic to hold on to and dream about (and pizza to smell, of course). Hang in there, as best you can.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Sending prayers and pixie dust too!

 

[jnykly]

it was one of those "moments". The moments when nothing else matters. You just "are". Those moments tend to happen when the frenzied go go GO Disney Pace is put to rest for a few minutes.

I highly recommend those moments. Those are the REAL Disney moments. They are the moments that carry you through the rough stuff months later.

Just last night Sally said to me as I was brushing her wet hair after a shower...and a very long hard day for her..."MissCammie...remember when we were at Disney and you and Daddy were holding hands on the bench and Teddy and I were jumping in the fountain with our new shirts and our crocs on? Remember that? That was a good day."

I'm in the boat with the kiddos...cuz I'm just the step mom.

all I can do is talk about Disney.

You are more than just the stepmom. You are their friend, their "Laughing Place". My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[Enchanted]

Yet another wonderful update, MissCammie! Sally declaring that there just isn't enough fashion in Disney World was hysterical! And I'm sorry but I couldn't help a small little giggle at Teddy's "chi-chis" comment, simply because I've never heard that one before and I wondered where he could've possibly come up with it. He's a funny kid that Teddy.

Your comment about the little moments where you just are? I totally hear ya. We're leaving tomorrow (if all goes according to plan....), and we'll be arriving in DW on Sunday and I can't wait to start making some of those special little moments!

I'll continue to pray for your family in the hopes that the custody battle will finally start to die down and everyone turns their focus to the children involved. Hugs and pixie dust!

 

[justanotherprincess]

Miss Cammie - "Smell the pizza" is going to be my new mantra. Sally would so fit in at my house (I have four daughters at home, two "grown-up" stepdaughters and three stepgrandaughters -- talk about girl power!) She has an open invitation to come join the "Wierd Girls Club" (very close to our real last name) any time. I try to remember to tell the twins some of her best stories like the sparkle sisters -- she's becoming our heroine. You have our prayers for the custody battle -- we've been there ... things don't always turn out the way you want but the kids will remember who was on their side. Looking forward to the rest of the trip

 

[ottoshoney]

Miss Cammie: I came across your trip report today and have spent the majority of the day catching up
I'm a mommy to 4, but you have taught me 'lots about parenting
I'm so excited that you are going to the World for Christmas--can't wait for that trip report!
Wishing you the best and sending you and your family Disney Magic!

 

[oybolshoi]

Big hugs to you, Campbell.

Just wanted you to know that I'm still reading and will be leaving for WDW on Monday morning. If you'd like me to send a postcard to Sally and Teddy, drop me a PM and we can work out the details.

Maybe a little unexpected pixie dust will help them hang on to all the good times you've helped create for them.

And ... if you want to snort some diet coke, go read my most recent update...soda snorting not a guarantee.

Good luck with everything - you're in our thoughts!

 

[Destination Disney]

I've read 1/2 and now coming back for more. Love this thread! It has laughs, tears...tears...tears... *(happy ones!) and love!