No,
I did not have a child this past year, but I did get married. And with that I gained a smart, adorable,
loving 6-yr-old step-daughter. I met “B” when she was one; she has grown up knowing me. I have done my best to help raise her and
teach her and be a role model for her.
But,
while being a step-mom can be very rewarding, it can also be very difficult and
frustrating. Sometimes I feel like no
matter what I do, I will never be considered a mom to “B” even though I do all
the things that a mom does. This is a
hard realization for me. But when she and
my husband handed me a Mother’s Day card the other day that said, “Happy Mother’s Day. You are the best Liz ever,” I felt like the
title “step-mom” didn't matter. Even
though I am “Liz” and not “Mom”, she loves me for who I am and what I do for
her. I felt appreciated, and that is a wonderful feeling.
So to all the
step-moms out there that may feel a little unappreciated sometimes (like all mom’s
do, I’m sure), keep in mind that you aren't alone and everything you do for
your step-children does matter, probably more than you know. Happy Mother’s Day!
P.S. Thanks
Mike and “B”, and Meghan, for making my day. I am so lucky to have you in my life!
Oh, and here’s
a fabulous idea, print out this recipe and give it to your hubby or significant other
on Saturday, so he’ll be armed and ready to go to make you breakfast in bed on
Sunday! Feel free to request 18 pieces of bacon too!
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 large red bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
3 – 4 eggs
Salt and
pepper
Hot sauce,
optional (I used Chipotle Tabasco sauce)
Cilantro or
parsley, chopped, optional
A handful of
small potatoes, to serve with the eggs if desired
Preheat a
large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Slice the bell pepper to make rings about 1/2-inch
thick and remove the seeds and membrane.
You should get a total of 3 – 4 rings from the pepper. Place the largest rings in the skillet and brown
for about 5 minutes on each side until slightly browned/caramelized. (If you’re making potatoes as well, cut into
bite-sized chunks and place in the skillet to cook for about 10 – 15 minutes
total, flipping half-way through to brown on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.) Carefully crack one egg inside each bell
pepper ring. Season with salt and pepper
to taste.
Great idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Russell!
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