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

[ClaraBug]

I'm not perfect. I never said I was. Nobody is.

I'm doing the best I can, which is all anybody can do.

I never ever meant you when I made the comment....and I am sorry if that came across wrong. You are a strong, funny, and wonderful person/wife/stepmom.....my comment was aimed at those who need to be mean to others. As you see, you have a whole gaggle of friends and support, including me.

My trip report is unbearably long and I need to get it finished.

Are you kidding, I love reading your report! and I hope you do start your Pre-trip soon. I wouldn't know how to handle "Cammie" withdrawl.

 

[tina_la]

Baby is due 18 Feb!!! xxx

CONGRATS I have a little tummy bug today and my DH calls to check on me and asked if I could be... Bite your tongue man, just a stomach virus nothing else!

 

[*DisMom*]

I can't wait to read more . I get so excited when there is an update!! I am enjoying every single detail and as much as I want an update everyday, I don't look forward to it ending You will definitely need to start on a Pre-Trip report when this is completed!!!!!!

 

[babytrees]

next chapter is in the works.

and after this a pre-trip report and more adventures of my favorite stepmom

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

Miss Cammie,

I am a "step-parent" to an 11 year old DD who is currently in her bed pouting after I caught her in the middle of a whopping lie...She has been in my life since she was 2 years old so I can somewhat relate to what you are going through. I admire your will, love, and motherly instinct you have with your children! I don't think us "Dis-ers" can say ity enough: Teddy and Sally are lucky to have such a caring person in their lives! And we are lucky that you are sharing this trip with us! Thank you!!!

 

[jll45]

Hi Miss Cammie, another Jersey girl dropping in to say hi. I am loving your trippie and can't wait to hear more. Sorry I came in so late.

 

[PoohBearFreak32]

Hey, just wanted to say that I'm peeking out of lurkdom to say you've been doing a wonderful job relating your travels. I'm a writer and can write interesting stories and book length novels but I'm not such a talent with the writing of the trip reports. Also, kudos on the step parenting thing. My sister is a step-mother and needless to say things aren't going so well for her right now. Your report is great and I think I speak for everyone on this thread that we're all emotionally invested in the lives of you and your family. How long until the custody thing is done?

 

[jerelynj]

MissCammie, what did you have them put on the diver sign for Sally and Teddy? I re-skimmed that post but couldn't find details. I'd like to do something for my boys when we go.

I'm so sad your trip is almost over. I can't wait for your next one to begins!

 

[Crystal824]

I have really enjoyed your TR. Don't let other people's comments get you down. I think you are doing a great job with the children.

As a former family law attorney, (I no longer practice in that area out of personal choice) I don't think your posts on here should they be found and made known to the court would be a big deal. Believe me, I have heard and seen alot worse that got little attention in court at least in this area of the country. Maybe there isn't much going on in NJ's courts that they can make a big deal out of this....I don't know. Anyway, you are a great writer and I look forward to reading the conclusion of your report.

Hang in there.

 

[sahm1000]

thanks everyone for the kind words of support.

The best way to deal with bullies is to ignore them. Every time they get a mention it gives them something else to cackle about.

I'm not perfect. I never said I was. Nobody is.

I'm doing the best I can, which is all anybody can do.

so let's just put the uglies on ignore and we'll get on with it. My trip report is unbearably long and I need to get it finished.

thanks everyone for hanging in there with me and being so supportive. All y'all are the people I choose to acknowledge. The rest is just background noise. There is no stopping it. So it's best to just ignore it.

next chapter is in the works.

I have been on this site for a year and just lately all of these Mean People have been popping up! At least I just discovered them anyway! I live my life in somewhat ignorance and have no idea about the other board. People just have too much time on their hands!

Miss Cammie, although my DH and I are still happily married, if something should happen to us and DH was to remarry I hope my children's stepmother would be as loving as you are. You are doing a fantastic job with Teddy and Sally and you should be rewarded! Your trip reports are fantastic and I always look forward to reading a new chapter. Thanks for the entertaiment

 

[esab4]

I've only commented one other time, so I want to say again how much I am enjoying your report. I know that it takes you a lot of time to write it all out, but it's such a pleasure to read that I hope that you'll do another for your upcoming trip.

 

[retiredkid]

Hi Miss Cammie

Just want to say I'm waiting patiently for another update!!

 

[micandminforever]

Thanks for the great report, cannot wait for the finish and the start of the next report.

 

[Pumbaa_]

I have read and enjoyed your TR since its beginning. I keep looking for the next chapter. Please do finish. I think you have done a lovely job on it and do not in any way think it is inappropriate

 

[candlekatie]

Wow, things have gotten a bit crazy around here! I guess I missed some stuff while I was at WDW.
I loved the new posts, you crack me up!
On this last trip, my kids started refering to my Diet Coke as 'the elixir of the Gods.' I have no idea where they got that from. I guess I will have to post a trip report and tell about the free Diet Coke I got at Magic Kingdom!!!

 

[mama2girls]

Holy Moly!! I just started your TR today and I am totally completely hooked! 116 pages though, whew! Im on page 22!! What a sweet family you have. I think that Sally and Teddy are so blessed to have you in their lives. They are obviously loved! Ok, now that I have come out of lurkdom and said hi, it's time for me to get back to reading!

 

[teresajoy]

Hey did you say you are working on the next update???? I can't wait!

 

[jll45]

Miss Cammie - I am the birth mother on the the other side of the step-parent situation. My girls both live with me and their fathers both have wives who are step-mothers to my girls. There is also a total of 7 step and half sisters in that mix. No situation is ideal. All anyone including me can hope for is that they are loved and treated with respect. I think you do the best job possible. Don't listen to those meanies out there that feel the need to judge. We all do the best with the hands we are dealt and I especially prefer to not be judged for the choices made. Off my soapbox now and back to our regularly scheduled programming.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

MISS CAMMIE
How I love your report!
I just wanted to say from a child of a broken home and a mom who basically held me hostage from my dad. Things aren't great for anyone who is in the mix. But as I have grown up I have learned two things there are two sides to every story! I learned from my mom that my dad was a deadbeat and that he wanted nothing to do with me! From my dad I learned that my mom made it very difficult for him to see me! I have take a little from both and learned that everyone could have tried harder.
Now my mother father and Step mother all co exist for the sake of the grandchildren. Plus my dad has a new girlfriend and they all get along! There is hope that everyone grows up! Once a year I have them ALL at my house and everything is great!
Now on the other side I too am a step mother and we (the Ex and I) try like heck to get along but there are some things that she has and still does to get under my skin! And I totally agree with you that there is a limit! When it comes to things that hurt the children you need to be able to put your foot down and say so! I have called her out on a lot of things and her response is mostly I know what I have done and it is my fault! Unfortunately she does nothing to change it! And I tend to talk about it with friends and family and yes here on the bored is it right probably not but then again if I didn't blow off some steam here then the kids hear it coming straight from me! I would rather vent here in words than in my voice in front of the kids!
Just my little part! From little old me! I see nothing wrong in what you write!

 

[castmemberb4]

Hey MissCammie
The sooner we have an update the sooner we'll have "something else" to talk about. I'm just saying
and don't edit too harshly we all love your TR the way it is.

Can't wait to see what your Typhoon Lagoon visit was like, or was it Blizzard Beach ?

Lynn