After all the horrific Mother's Day posts.. a positive one

[obsessedwithfreshbread]

There are so many posts about how horrendous being a step-mum is I want to share my day about where it isn't always!

So today was Prom Dress shopping day, I was supposed to take her but I couldn't get the day off so her Dad took her instead which worked out well as he's got a better fashion eye than me anyway!!

My DSD sent me pictures throughout the day of various dresses she was trying and asking for opinions. It was so lovely she wanted to involve me in the process.

She got home and gave me a big hug and thanked me for her dream dress as she knew it was from 'family funds' not just dad.

I think the majority of Step-Mums love their DSC and this should be the norm and be celebrated

That's so lovely. I'm keeping my wedding dress in case DSD wants to use it as a prom dress when she's older. No big deal if she doesn't but the option is there for her. She's only 6 and already says "I can't wait till I'm bigger so I can borrow all your stuff". I said "you already borrow all my stuff!". Haha! Caught her brushing her teeth one morning wearing my dressing gown which absolutely drowned her. Lipsticks somehow make their way from my makeup bag to hers!

I had a lovely Mother's Day also. It fell on mum's weekend this year so DH didn't pick her up until 6pm. DH made me breakfast in bed then him and DSS17 cleaned the whole house while I chilled and went to visit my mum. This was the first year I got something from DSS, a card and my favourite chocolate. He moved in full time in September and I've helped him with his CV and looking for jobs. I've also been teaching him to cook so it was nice to get some recognition.

DH came home with DSD just after 6 and she came running in with a card and bunch of flowers and gave me a huge hug and kiss. DH made the dinner and DSD fetched me a drink.

I think the secret to being a happy stepmum is having a supportive partner. My DH treats me like an equal parent and shows his appreciation for everything I do. I think this rubs off on the kids. Reading some of the disappointing mother's day posts, a lot of the time it seems like things would have been better if the partner had stepped up. For me Mother's day is also about my DH showing appreciation for everything I do.

@obsessedwithfreshbread @Illpickthatup

Both of these posts are just beautiful! Made me smile.