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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I thought I would post an update.  Last night I called DD's mom and explained how sorry we were to bring it up in front of her but we hadn't assumed it would be an issue and how much of an oversight that was. I also invited her to "shadow" us and we could all make a vacation out of it.  She really reacted positively to that idea and said that sounds like a win/win and we hung up on good terms.  She then texted me this morning explaining how that was a really nice offer but work wise its not a good time of year for her to take off. [b]She said that she appreciates the gesture and will most likely let DD come with us after we work a few details out (mainly referring to a certain equestrian camp/ working out dates.).[/b] So Im thinking this is heading towards a positive direction. I love being a step mom but there is no handbook and there are a lot of muddy waters. I really just try and do my best and not offend anyone.  Its hard because I also want my kids to have various experiences and it seems keeping everything equal is a must but thats not something I can always control.  Thanks for all the responses. [/quote]

That's awesome.  Having her tag along sounds terrible, frankly, but you made the gesture, and her mom is coming around to a situation she likely would have agreed to had she been approached respectfully first.

Breathe a sigh of relief, and you and DH don't screw up like this again.[/quote]

Oh Jesus. Screw up like this again. Parents and people screw up all the time. They shared something they were excited about not knowing mom
would have a weird response. Hardly the end of the world. [/quote]

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