Infertility to Adoption – Part 1 “You Will Never Have Children”
It’s been 10 years ago since I found out I would never get pregnant. Since I was told, you will never have children. It’s been 10 years since I was told I would never be able to have children. And it’s still an emotional thing to write about. I’m actually shedding a few tears as I type this in my basement office on a Friday night. My husband is working in the garage on his favorite car, and I’m writing this to you gals. We had no idea what our future would hold in this...Read More
Scheduling Sex
Scheduling sex leads to more of it. So are you having enough sex? Well, are you? We were not. We were often just giving each other our barely awake selves at the end of a long day, and I want more for us. My husband for sure wants more sex. I believe your sex life, in most cases, is a reflection of the health of your marriage. And I want a bangin’ marriage. Pun definitely intended. Talk about your expectations with your mate. So my husband and I talked in depth about it. We talked about what...Read More
Back to School = Back to Routine
Back to school = back to routine. I don’t know about you, but I have mixed feelings about my oldest going back to school in just a few short weeks. Back to school means back to routine, and I love routine. I love a schedule. If you don’t believe me, check out my family schedule video. This schedule is how we not only survive each day, but mostly enjoy each day. I love knowing what’s coming next. But dang if I hate getting up at 6:00. So there it is. It’s really my selfishness...Read More
Hello mommas!
Hello mommas! It’s 2:45 on a weekday, one that I’m home with my kids. They are napping, hopefully, and I’m writing this first blog post. Eeeekkk. I’ve got so much to say and so many things I want to share! What to expect. Parenting encouragement Marriage encouragement Date Night ideas Family Scheduling Fashion for busy women How every woman can learn to take care of herself Normalizing Foster care by sharing our journey Why am I...Read More
About Me
Hi I’m Monica. I’m a creative go-getter, Foster and adoptive mom to 4, Licensed Skin Therapist and Carolina girl who got to marry my first love.
Momma’s seeking self care, parenting, relationship and style tips, welcome.