It can’t be easy coming in as a stepfather… I hope it improved after that beginning. Love the attitude though… means that he had to do his best. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
I’m sure it was an adjustment for my stepmother…I don’t know if I kicked her but I had tantrums! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Haha! Yes, it’s not easy to be a step parent. Unfortunately, even at 3, I knew he was no good. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Kids can sense it! Thankfully, my step parent had good character and I grew to love her as Mom. LikeLiked by 1 person
As a step-parent (and a parent as well) I was honored to have my (step-)daughter take me on as Dad. Raw, open, honest poem — universal in feeling. Nice! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Only in videos. But I’ve listened to studio cuts. They’re good, but live he’s great. LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2: davidbrucehaiku and commented: At least your instincts are good. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
A first start that was. Kids usually read a person quicker than an adult. Clearly you first instinct was right. A good read. Pat LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It can’t be easy coming in as a stepfather… I hope it improved after that beginning. Love the attitude though… means that he had to do his best.
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Awwwww. Spicy girl. I hope the relationship improved from there. 😉
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A bit, but not much.
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That must be sad for her father.
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He was not a good step father.
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I’m sure it was an adjustment for my stepmother…I don’t know if I kicked her but I had tantrums!
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Haha! Yes, it’s not easy to be a step parent. Unfortunately, even at 3, I knew he was no good.
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Kids can sense it! Thankfully, my step parent had good character and I grew to love her as Mom.
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That’s wonderful!
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As a step-parent (and a parent as well) I was honored to have my (step-)daughter take me on as Dad. Raw, open, honest poem — universal in feeling. Nice!
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Thanks- glad you had the experience. 😊
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It has its rewards.
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P.S., you can’t beat Gallagher!
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He was one of the best.
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Better live than in the studio. He played for an audience like few do.
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Sounds like you saw him. If so, how fortunate!
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Only in videos. But I’ve listened to studio cuts. They’re good, but live he’s great.
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At least your instincts are good.
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Haha! Yes. Thanks for the reblog!
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A first start that was. Kids usually read a person quicker than an adult. Clearly you first instinct was right. A good read.
Pat
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Thank you!
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Love that kid! Feisty.
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Yes- Thank you!
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Wow. I hope the relationship improved in time. Nicely done.
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Thank you.
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Ouch! Nasty step-dad no good, but the poem got a real kick!
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Haha! Thank you!
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