For the Days Coffee Isn’t Enough!
Parenting is beautiful, messy, exhausting, and loud. This 7-day reset journal was created for the days when you need a small pause in the middle of the chaos.
Why I Chose to Become a Foster Parent (And What I Didn’t Expect)
Becoming a foster parent wasn’t a decision I made overnight. It came from a place of wanting to open my home, my heart, and my life to children who needed safety, comfort, and stability. What I didn’t expect was how emotional the process would be — the waiting, the paperwork, the uncertainty, and the quiet moments of wondering if I was truly ready. This post shares the honest reasons behind why I chose this path, and the parts no one really prepares you for.
Starting Too Many Home Projects at Once. (And Not Finishing Any 😅)
Still waiting for a foster placement… and somehow the bathroom became our latest project. Here’s a real update on the waiting game, the quiet weeks, and what happens when you need something to keep your hands busy.
DIY Bathroom Renovation with No Experience (What Went Wrong 😅
Taking on a DIY bathroom renovation with zero experience sounded brave… until I realized I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Between unexpected mistakes, second-guessing every decision, and learning as I went, this project turned into equal parts chaos and accomplishment. If you’ve ever tackled a home project without a clue, you’ll probably relate to this honest look at what went wrong — and what somehow still worked out.
Preparing for a Foster Placement: The Waiting Game (So Naturally… We Tore Apart the Bathroom 😅)
Waiting for a foster placement is emotional in ways I didn’t expect. Between checking my phone, staying hopeful, and trying to keep busy, we somehow decided a bathroom renovation was a good distraction. This is a real-life update on the waiting game — and how we’re handling it one project at a time.
Preparing for a Foster Child While Waiting… So I Did Everything Else First
Waiting sounded simple… until we were actually living in it. Between baby clothes, home projects, lists, and all the wondering, this season became a mix of hope, preparation, and organized chaos.
What Waiting for a Foster Placement Really Feels Like
Your life keeps moving—laundry, errands, work, everyday routines… but in the back of your mind, everything feels like it could change at any moment. The house is ready. The room is ready. You’re ready. But nothing is happening.
Things I Didn’t Expect While Waiting for a Foster Placement
Getting approved was supposed to feel like the finish line — but the waiting turned out to be the hardest part. A room can be ready, a heart can be open, and still… you wait for someone you haven’t met yet.
I Don’t Know Who’s Coming… But I Think I’m Ready 😅
Getting ready for a child you haven’t met yet is a strange kind of waiting. The room is ready, your heart is open, and life keeps moving — even while you wonder who might walk through your door someday.
Waiting for a Foster Placement: The Part No One Talks About
Waiting for a foster placement is a part of the journey people rarely talk about. After the paperwork, home studies, and endless preparation, there’s a quiet season where life keeps moving — but your heart feels paused, listening for a phone call that could change everything. This post shares the emotions, uncertainty, and hope that come with waiting for that first placement call.