Dear new step-mom,
First of all, welcome to the family! You now have three daughters, two son-in-laws, four grandchildren, two more dogs, and a grand-dog. Welcome to this crazy world we call family!
Second, I would like to throw out the term "step-mom" right now because we all know that term does not fit you. You are not some crazy lady like in Cinderella or any of the other movies we have discussed. So welcome to the family, Steph.
I would like to say thank you for accepting me as your own child. It has really been a blessing having you come into my life as my motherly figure. We all know that you will not be a replacement because let's be honest, no one can replace June Cleaver. But it has been nice knowing that I will always have a positive woman role-model to look up to and aspire to be like one day.
Thank you for making my dad so happy. Ever since he told me about your relationship he has been so giddy and full of joy. Some people may see it as a negative thing or too soon but as a family, we have accepted it and, most importantly, accepted you.
You have already had such a positive impact on my life because you just get me. Whenever I am home you know exactly when I am feeling down or when I just need some sweet tea. And when I am not there, your daily texts never fail to disappoint and your updates on what is going on at my house are greatly appreciated. I can't wait for this to continue because I don't know where I would be without it and without you.
I know it won't be easy, coming into this family, but I am so glad it's you. I couldn't imagine anyone else filling the role that you have taken on. To me, you have always been "Momma Steph" and you have been around our family forever. Between Panera on Tuesdays, the countless pedicures and the trips to the other coast, I knew you very well and you were already my second mom. I could not imagine anyone else filling this spot.
It won't be easy, by any means. We will have our ups and downs, of course. But one thing I know for sure is that I love you and I can't wait to see where this journey as a family takes us!
Love,
Your (favorite youngest) Daughter