Many fairy tales depict stepmoms as wicked. However, the fairy tale world has been misinformed. As a stepmom, I really do have my stepkids best interest at heart. I am not here to entice them with tasty treats laced with poison. I feel like I am part of their lives to help them in ways others may not. My goal is for them to end up finding their own set of ruby slippers. Things have not always easy. Sometimes being a stepmom involves not really being a full participant. It seems like sometimes I am watching from the sidelines, helpless and wondering about the influence I may have in their lives. But I must not give up hope! I am in their life for a reason, whether it be big or small. My marriage to their dad is not by chance. I must always keep the big picture in mind. I have realized that it is the little things from my stepkids that count. When times are very difficult, it is the kind note or a simple hug from them that keeps me going. I will always cherish those moments and it reminds me to just keep flying!
