Pseudo Grandma

Hello Mima :-)
I too am a stepmom to 3 great kids. They are all adults now in their 20’s one just had a baby and turned 30. They have been in my life for about 17 1/2 years now. I too have a great relationship with them. Our new granddaughter is 3 months old. We just adore her and try to see her as much as we can. They live almost two hours away so we can’t just pop over when we want to see her. You’re so lucky your little one lives so close. Sounds like you are having a fun time with her. The art class sounds like a fun thing to do with her and the coming swimming classes.  

My family (I have 5 sisters and 7 brothers and over 60 nieces and nephews, I lost count) just loves that I now have a little grandchild to love and spoil. My husband and I were not fortunate enough to have children together and I just love kids. I am lucky to have his in my life but now having a baby to love is wonderful.  

I love to hear of stepparents that have a good relationship with their step kids. There are so many that do not. We are lucky. I’d like to hear their stories too though as there can be circumstances that don’t allow a healthy happy relationship with the step kids. I married my husband when I was 26 and we dated when I was 24 1/2/25. At first my family and friends thought I was nuts to date a guy 14 yrs older then me with 3 children. Hey, I come from a big family so a few more are not going to hurt :-) My family just loves my husband and my stepkids. I love my guy and feel blessed every day that we are together. I never regret marrying him and not having my own kids. Now I feel even more blessed with our new little adorable addition to our family.

I enjoyed reading your post.
Jude