The kids and I are going to have something in common very soon. We are getting step-parents.
My dad finally got married to Darlene. They have been dating for almost 7 years. Kenzie got to the point where every time she saw them she was asking Darlene when they were getting married and if she could be the flower girl. They decided they did want to get married and had a wedding here just to accommodate the princess.
The Mister and Missus
The lovely flower girl
The man who stole the show
The transition will be easier for me since Darlene has been a part of our lives for so many years.
The kids may have a harder time with the transition when their dad gets married in November. They are going to have to adjust to step-siblings, step-parent, daddy’s new relationship and how they fit into the picture. A daunting task for an adult, let alone little kids.
I’m praying that the step-mom will be a good one and treat my kids the way she would want a step-parent to treat her kids. Remember my Kenz has a sensitive heart. She’s outnumbered with all the boys.
I’m hoping that their dad will remember that he needs to spend alone time with his kids. They don’t get to see him all the time and they need to get to know him without competing for his attention from step-mom and step-siblings.
Remember that I am their momma and if you hurt my child, I will be mad. And I am not nice when I am mad.
Remember to take lots of photos as they will only be little for awhile.
Make your new home one where the kids feel welcome to talk to you about anything. May the step-mom be as good to them as my first and my newest have been to me. Be an advocate for my kids with their dad. Be their friend. They don’t need another mom. I’m not the bestest mom in the world (who is?), but I’m the one they have.
Work with me to make their lives great! Their smiles and the rewards down the line will be worth it.
Thank you in advance for working with me and their dad to raise awesome kids!!
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