Happy Love Thursday! I just happened upon your blog when trying to find some names that my step son could address me by. He currently and has for a long time, addressed me by my first name because that's what he heard other people call me when he was young. Couple of things; my three biochildren(I learn fast! :)) try to address me by my first name on occasion, mainly to see if they will get a reaction other than the standard, "It's mommy to you, my dear." And my stepson's friend's also try to address me by my first name, which doesn't sit well with me either. I explain that they should address me as either Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. J., or Ms. Becca.
I like the suggesstions that you give for stepmom names and I will talk with him about choosing one together. He does, on occasion, call me mom, but I certainly do not force him to do so. I think he might see that as a betrayal of his biomom, whom he sees every week. I'll keep you posted and in the meantime, I have a lot to catch up on and will definitely be posting again. I have been a stepmom for 11.5 years and am elated to find this site. 2007 is going to be a good year!
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Happy Love Thursday! I just happened upon your blog when trying to find some names that my step son could address me by. He currently and has for a long time, addressed me by my first name because that's what he heard other people call me when he was young. Couple of things; my three biochildren(I learn fast! :)) try to address me by my first name on occasion, mainly to see if they will get a reaction other than the standard, "It's mommy to you, my dear." And my stepson's friend's also try to address me by my first name, which doesn't sit well with me either. I explain that they should address me as either Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. J., or Ms. Becca.
I like the suggesstions that you give for stepmom names and I will talk with him about choosing one together. He does, on occasion, call me mom, but I certainly do not force him to do so. I think he might see that as a betrayal of his biomom, whom he sees every week. I'll keep you posted and in the meantime, I have a lot to catch up on and will definitely be posting again. I have been a stepmom for 11.5 years and am elated to find this site. 2007 is going to be a good year!
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