Okay, so I saw a YouTuber mention this toy the other week on her channel. It’s an Our Generation veterinary clinic from Target. I said I wasn’t buying any more toys, but I was so impressed with it that I went to look for it today. It was on sale for $69.99 ( regular price …
Okay, so here’s the sunny side of this 2 part blog series ! Despite all the things seemingly not going my way, I’ve decided to list some of the things I am currently looking forward to regarding my adoption. I encourage you to do the same on your low days as well. Let’s go ! …
I really try to post twice a week, and it looks like I will keep that streak up this week…but it’s been a rough road to get here. I’ll be transparent and tell you that I’ve had a rough, depressing week of me not wanting to even get out of bed most days. My weight …
I’m pretty sure that anyone adopting a child doesn’t need the help of a blog to determine which gender they prefer to adopt, but I’m writing it anyway ! Lol. Most adopters go into the adoption process already knowing which gender they want. I know I did. I specifically want 2 little girls who are …
We all know that our dogs and cats can be like our babies. Mine certainly is my baby ! I have a 9 year old German Shepherd that I raised from a puppy. He is actually my dad’s dog that he bought from my uncle, who once bred German Shepherds for his local police department. …
I know I have already covered many asks you can tackle as you wait for your placement, but I thought I’d create a quick post of bullet points listing those activities all under one post. Find a daycare in advance, maybe 2 or 3. Stock your pantry with kid friendly snacks. Save money!!! Setup your …
Let’s talk MOTIVES ! Without a doubt, adopting a child is a noble act. It doesn’t make those of us who do it special. We’re just regular people who answered a call. However, we still need to evaluate our motives before adopting. Let me explain. A common assumption is that adopters want to adopt to …
I know I’ve mentioned this in previous posts, but allow me to reiterate this one truth. IT WILL GET HARD. There will be days and maybe even weeks where you just aren’t up for the mounting paperwork and correspondence. You may experience delays due to your own avoidance of the process. I know because I’ve …
Hey!! For those of you who are new to my BLOG, allow me to re-introduce myself. I’m a single, licensed foster/adopt mom awaiting a placement. Besides wanting to be an adoptive mother, here are some other fun facts about me. I was raised in Memphis then Atlanta. I started working when I was 14. I …