Step Mom By Choice

Step Mom By Choice
By Breanna Nielson
Written 3/23/2011


I’m a step mom by choice, no one made me do it
After meeting those kids, in my heart I just knew it.

I knew I could love them like they were my own,
And teach them that they would never, ever be alone.

They will always have two houses, two families, and two beds
But they only have one childhood, divorce often toys with their heads.

So let them be little, run laugh and play.
Teach them that when they are sad, it’s okay.

Save them from the big things, like picking a side
No child should have feelings that they are forced to hide.

I’m a step mom by choice, though sometimes it’s hard
No one likes it when someone plays the “You’re not my mom” card.

No, it’s certainly not easy, to be told you‘re not first,
That no matter what you do for them, they will wish it was her.

During those times, it’s easy to want to pick up and leave.
The fact that you can’t makes you feel trapped, with no reprieve.

Sometimes it’s best to put those thoughts away,
Even if it takes a while, they will understand someday.

They will know that you loved them, they will know that you tried.
They will remember the moments that you blessed their lives.

I’m a step mom by choice, and there’s no going back.
As hard as it might be, I know I’m on the right track.

I’ll continue to love them, I’ll continue to care.
Then on a day of importance, maybe they’ll want me there.