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I just adore today’s featured blogger! It is so fun to feature someone whom we’ve met “in real life”.
She did an awesome guest post for us on How to Help Children in Foster Care– GREAT tips.
Welcome Penelope of Foster to Forever. She is just amazing!
I’m Penelope, a mid-40s first-time mom that beat infertility through the miracle of adoption – through foster care! And a miracle it is!
At Foster2Forever, I share our rollercoaster adventure of foster care, adoption and parenting traumatized children. Our lives can change in an instant with just one phone call! Foster kids may stay with us for a few days, weeks or months, and even forever! We adopted our Stinkpot, brought to us as a neglected 8-month-old foster baby, and I really struggle (& need advice) with parenting this strong-willed little boy! And you won’t believe the miraculous true story of our most recent quasi-international adoption of our Lil Bit (sign up for our e-book). Oh, and one birthmom is pregnant again…
Join me as I share our struggles and joys of parenting once-neglected children! I’m a Bloggy Boot Camp Austin alumnus and look forward to meeting more SITS Girls at BBC Dallas!

Take 5 seconds to roll call below, and then head over to Penelope’s place to shower her in comment lovin’!
- Strolling In The Park With The Ergobaby 180 Reversible Stroller - May 20, 2018
- How To Set Up A Home Video Studio - Dec 18, 2017
- Welcome To The Sway — The New Home Of The SITS Girls! - Jun 8, 2017
- Writing Fundamentals: 4 Things To Do Before Publishing - Nov 2, 2016
- A Letter To Our Community - May 24, 2016
- Ready to POP! Tiffany’s Baby Shower - Jan 22, 2016
- Invisalign: More than Just a Pretty Smile. - Mar 13, 2015
- Invisalign: Does it hurt? - Sep 8, 2014
- Does Invisalign Work? - Aug 1, 2014
- Smile It Forward - Nov 20, 2013
- Don’t Let This Halloween Haunt You! Basic Do’s and Don’ts For Busy Parents - Oct 26, 2013
- Getting a Second Opinon - Sep 27, 2013
- Parenting Teens- Developing a Sense of Responsibility - Aug 27, 2013
- Fabulous Custom Canvas: 30% Off! - Aug 26, 2013
- Smile Down the Aisle - Jun 26, 2013
I used to help out at a photo studio that took pictures of foster kids for their bio- you are awesome. That is pretty much it. Have a great day.
What you’re doing takes a lot of love, patience, and strength. I admire you for it.
Happy SITS Day… belated.
Looking forward to reading your blog!
Happy SITS day (belated..)
Wow! How special to help these children. I’m looking forward to reading your blog.
Happy SITS Day! You have a lovely blog 😉
Wonderful story! I’m headed over to learn more from her blog! 🙂
Heading over now..
Happy SITS Day!
Happy SITS Day, belated as it may be. 🙂
The intro above got my teary eyed, what an incredible story to share with everyone. Happy SITS day!
Happy Sitsday! What an incredible journey you are documenting- adopting through the foster care system. I am a former county caseworker, so I’ve definitely seen some ins/outs, ups/downs with the system. I’m so glad to meet your blog!
Happy SITS day!
Wow! Cool that you are able to help so many children.
Happy SITS Day! I wish I could go to BBC Dallas! 🙁
New around here. Glad to join the Sistahood! Off to check out Foster 2 Forever.
Happy SITS day!!! This is great!!
My parents did foster care when I was growing up, and adopted three neglected boys as a result! Foster care was challenging, but I wouldn’t trade my brothers for anything!
Morning to all…off to check out today’s featured blogger. Have a great day
Your story sounds really inspiring. 🙂
Happy SITS day. Loved the blog. What great people.
Happy SITS day, Penelope!
Looks very interesting. Heading on over…
Enjoy your SITS day. You deserve it for the selfless work you do.
I have such a respect for parents who adopt. Off to visit Penelope now.
Your family is so sweet!!! Happy SITS day!
Another beautiful day! (I love May!) Can’t wait to visit this FB.
Excited to read this blog! Happy SITS day!
Yay! Happy SITS day!
Happy SITS day! You seriously are my hero. It has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl to be a foster mom. So excited to read about your adventures
Congrats on your sits day Penelope! It’s so nice to see someone that you correspond with being featured!
Happy SITS day! Headed over now to read now!
Happy belated SITS Day! I left a comment on your site but forgot to check in here!
I so admire people who foster to adopt. My sister has a friend with 4 foster children whom she adpoted and then 4 of her own (1 + triplets). It’s a zoo and I think she is amazing!
Have a magical Monday!
Wow… I’m sure I’m going to learn a lot from your blog! I’m on my way! =D
Happy SITS day to a great blog I already love and follow! 🙂
Off to see your site!
Happy SITS Day!!!
You are an amazing person, can’t wait to read your story.
I have so much respect for foster carers, it’s a hugely important role.
Sounds like a great blog! Going to visit now.
off to her blog!
have a fantastic SITS day!
What a cool blog! I was one of five children. Most of my siblings are adopted, and some of my best childhood memories are playing and bonding with children my parents fostered. It’s neat to hear your motherly perspective on it!
I am really excited to check out your blog since this is our plan in a couple of years!
Sounds really interesting, my husband and I have thought about fostering so I look forward to the insiders view.
Oh, wow! Can’t wait to read more. What an inspiring story 🙂
Happy weekend all. Off to check out this blog now. XOXO
Happy SITS day, and bless you for your loving, caring, hard work! Leslie
Happy SITS Day!
Wow. Sounds like an interesting blog. Happy SITS Day!