10 Things I Would Do Over as a Stepmom

3. Living as if my children’s stepdad was enough

Once we married, my new prince moved us into his house and soon, we bought our own family “castle.” The future looked bright, and I slipped into expecting my boys to treat my new husband like he was the “real” dad. Big mistake because, obviously, they had a dad. Once I came to my senses, I made an effort to have them remember their dad by acknowledging the things he did and the money he sent for their care. Divorce didn’t change that my sons needed their real dad. Always have and always will.