SnarkyMommaWithLove: I Was An Evil Step Mother or Bet you Wish Your Step Mom was Cool Like me!

I read those letters from moms to step mothers and I really wanted to reply.

So here is my version.

I Am An Evil Step Mother

I never planned to be one. I always thought I would just be a regular mother, but fate had another plan in store for me, too.

I help to raise the kids you gave birth to and you keep insisting that they didn't have to listen to me.

Because I am not their mom.

You are right I am not. But I am still someone's mom. I still know how to be a parent. If we had met on the playground, you would not have had an issue listening to my advice.

Because your kids were brats.

They didn't listen.

They talked back.

They had no manners at all.

I married the man you no longer want. It doesn't matter to me why you don't want him or how badly he may have treated you when he was married you. He is now my problem. Please don't tell me stories about how awful he was "back then", in a laughing tone of voice.

We both know what happened. It's ancient history.

I studied history in school so I don't need a refresher from you. Thank you, very much.

I did not plan to marry a man with kids. I already have my own problems to deal with. Why in the world would I want to add your snot monsters to the mix?

You don't have to like me very much. But we have to accept each other. I do not have any real issues with you. Provided you understand a few things about me.

I love your kids.
Most of the time, your kids like me.
I love their father.
My ultimate goal is that they spend time together.
Talking shit about me is not going to work. Talking shit about my kids is certainly not going to work.
We deserve family time. Please do not get pissy when I include "your" kids as part of "our" family. They are. Get over it.
I might decide to do family pictures. I might include the dog. Please try to explain to the

kids why I won't be including you. Do not use use the words, "Evil bitch" or "Snotty" either.
I know those are your nicknames for me. Kids talk, you know.
Schedules are set up for a reason. If I can read a clock, so can you.
If we are late, you take every opportunity to complain, even if we call. But you don't think it works the other way. Why is that?
Please help the kids pack appropriately. We don't care if they match but clean underwear is always nice and we never get back any of the clothes we keep buying.

Are you selling it ?
My parents treat your kids just like the rest of the grandkids. Please show some respect for "Grandpa and Grandma Jones".

They have nothing but love and presents to give everyone. Calling them Mr. and Mrs. Jones is rude. Stop insisting on it. Its been long enough.
While we are on the topic of titles...I have never once asked your kids to call me Mom or any variation of that title. I have no intention of doing so. My kids have steps also, we worked out some pretty cool nicknames for them. Why don't you try it?
Or maybe I am just cooler than you.