Ponderings of a Bonus Momma

Just my thoughts, revelations, mistakes and lessons learned.

I'm a Bonus Mom, something I never thought I'd be and never thought I'd ever want. Welcome to my journey where I hope to create an environment of support, a safe place to exchange ideas, philosophies and acknowledging feelings of the multiple ways to becoming a momma.

Jun 24
1 min

Lost in Translation

I showed my 6 year old her older sister's toothbrush so she could see the difference between a toothbrush from regular use vs a brand new...

Jun 16
1 min

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day from my blended family to yours!

Jun 10
1 min

Congrats Grad!

My oldest is graduating high school today!!! So many congrats, not only to her but also to her mother and father. They found a way to...

Jun 3
1 min

Testimonies

I'm always interested in reading articles like this: Children of Divorce Explain What it Was Like To Split Their Childhood Between Two...

May 27
1 min

Couple Mistakes?

If you're in a long term relationship or marriage, have you made any of the mistakes listed? Marriage Counselors Are Sharing The Most...

May 20
1 min

Gonna Be a Missus!

I have an exciting announcement! My boyfriend proposed! I guess I have to get used to calling him my "fiancé" now. We for sure have had...

May 13
3 min

Having Children Outside Your Means

"Having children outside your means." That's a great phrase. That's actually an issue that a lot of families have and no one in the US is...

May 6
1 min

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful women who are raising their children/bonus children, running their households and making sure...

Apr 29
2 min

Stupid or Stubborn?

#3 and her family haven't been monitoring my 6 year old when it comes to brushing her teeth. My youngest bonus daughter confessed that...

Apr 22
2 min

Obvious, While Not Obvious

Like many, I'm on my phone or tablet surfing the web in my down time. My algorithm ranges from articles and pictures about Corgis, to...

Apr 15
1 min

FunBox LA!

Have you ever been to this place? It's an interactive museum of fun; an indoor bounce house with pop-up stations to take selfies with...

Apr 8
1 min

Update on the Teeth

My 6 year old bonus daughter had her two front teeth removed and she is currently on antibiotics. When her teeth were taken out, all the...

Apr 1
3 min

Show Me Your Teeth

I know that anger can be a cancer if you hold onto it. I am constantly angry with #3, not because I'm holding onto my anger, but because...

Mar 25
3 min

Trying to Process the Intentional Single Mom Concept

Following the saga of Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson. Suffice it to say, the whole situation is just upsetting and unsettling. I...

Mar 18
1 min

Partnership

One thing I really appreciate about my partner is how he approaches parenting with me. Lately, our 6 year old has been getting on my...

Mar 11
1 min

Still Angry

Remember how I said I wasn't angry anymore? I lied. I'm still pretty pissed. Excerpt from a pro-choice article justifying why abortion...

Mar 4
1 min

Sometimes Your Family Finds You

"Sometimes you're born into a family, sometimes you need to go find it, sometimes it finds you. But no matter how it comes together, that...

Feb 25
5 min

Your Body, Your Consequence?

If you've been paying attention to the entertainment media, you might've seen this headline: It hits eerily close to home because this...

Feb 18
1 min

Drama

#3 is pregnant ... again. This time it looks like she'll be keeping it. 5 weeks ago she told me that her water heater needed to be...

Feb 11
1 min

Death of Brain Cells

I've been feeling tired as of late. Maybe it's because I've pretty much gone back to my workload pre-Covid? Whatever reason, I am...

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