The Williams Six

Caleb is absolutely awesome!! I love my boy! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

A few weeks ago, we took a field trip to the Sandoway House! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

On Friday, Chloe asked me if we could on a flower walk and collect flowers for her birthday party (yes, birthday parties are talked about year around here). She dressed up in all of her clothes that had flowers on them. I thought it was very creative!! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Last week, we went to the beach as a family. It was the most fun I've had at the beach in a long time! The day was perfect, and we all had a blast!!! Brett dug each of the kids a hole. Chloe laid in hers and said, "this is where I relax." All in their holes: I am so thankful to live in such a wonderful place!! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

This morning, Chloe asked me if she could wear this for her birthday party....but only "if Miss Brittany says I can. If she says no, I won't." Miss Brittany is her former dance teacher and current babysitter, and Chloe adores Miss Brittany!!! Also, Chloe's birthday is in 5 months! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Each night at dinner, my kids each say the best and worst part of their day. Most of the time, they say the same things each night: Caleb: Best part-- "playing electronics" (we could have played at the park for 4 hours and he will still say this) Worst part-- "taking naps" or "I didn't have a worst part" Chloe: Best part-- her responses vary but it's usually something fun we did that day (beach, park, school, etc) Worst part-- "not going to Grammy's house today" Luke: Best part-- "football" Worst part-- "football" He's a man of few words! Haha - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

This is a true confession. Caleb goes to school one day a week (we go as a family, minus Brett). Each week, a family or two gives a "family focus" presentation, where they share what is special about their family! Because of my last name, I was absolute last. So I have had all year to hear how awesome people are!! That is both so fun but also intimidating....homeschoolers are typically involved and driven, so they are pretty amazing! And sometimes prideful, to be totally honest. I've kinda joked that I would have to lie about my presentation to look as good as other families. I love my family and know they are all amazing and awesome, but we don't grow our own veggies, milk the cow in our backyard, or travel as a family show choir! Not that I want to do those things but I still was weirdly insecure! (I told you I'm confessing here) Today was our day to go! While I was nervous, I was also excited to tell about our family! Fortunately, Brett came and did all the tal...

I spend a lot of this pregnancy thinking back to other pregnancies. There's really nothing new this pregnancy, but it is just as magical! While there have been lots of common threads, the foods I've preferred each time have varied. Here's what I've liked: Caleb: chips and salsa, french fries, Reuben sandwiches (I puked one up when I was pregnant with Chloe and have never had once since), buffalo chicken sandwiches, cucumbers Chloe: Greek-style salad, pepperchini's, French fries, cheeseburgers Luke: tater tots, buffalo chicken, cookies, egg and cheese bagels Levi: veggies (lots of stir fry), apples, oranges, pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches I am sure I am leaving stuff out but that's the main things I liked :) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I've reached the point in my pregnancy where I'm over it. I'm only 28 weeks, so clearly, this is quite a problem :). Obviously I want to carry my boy to full term, but golly I'm huge. And that's not just an exaggeration. At 6.5 months, I weigh more than I ever have in my life (including 9 months pregnant)! Ahhhhh!!! I'm not sleeping well anymore. But I know I'm sleeping better than I will with a newborn. But truthfully, I wayyyyy prefer having a newborn over pregnancy!! Not being able move well or bend over....having whacked out hormones...being HOT all the time....I'm over it!! And I want to snuggle my sweet awesome boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My maternity clothes are mostly too small but with less than 3 months left of pregnancy forever (says me, not Brett).....it doesn't seem worth buying more! I'd rather save money for a Silhouette Cameo (in my dreams but while I'm venting....I can dream of having money to blow on frivolous things). I'm trying ...

"Mom, I am about to fall asleep, but I am laying on the floor. I am too tired to pick myself up to get into my bed, so can you come help me?" - The princess known as Chloe

I drank that nasty glucose drink awhile ago, and I am trying to distract myself from the fact that I feel like I am going to barf. I was thinking how funny I have been during this pregnancy. Having done this for the 4th time in 6 years, I find it quite funny how laid back I am this time compared to the first (and probably second) time. Yesterday, someone asked me how far along I am. I actually don't know. I am somewhere in the mid-20's....25 or 26 weeks?! With Caleb, I knew to the day how far along I was. Granted, I did not have any kids or a job, so my pregnancy was my main focus. I also have so much more faith with this baby. Because God has blessed me with 3 incredibly healthy kids, I have so much trust this one will be great, as well. I definitely pray for him a lot, but it is more from a place of faith than fear. I still hate the glucose test. It wouldn't be so bad if I could eat, but I seriously feel like I am going to barf :(. I am pleasantly surprised t...

Caleb recently discovered a love for free climbing. Most of the trees in our yard are enormous, and, therefore, not suitable for climbing. He found the one tree that's climable (though I'm not sure how sturdy) and climbs it often! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Chloe absolutely loves her baby brother, and she is so so so sweet! She hugs my belly everyday and is just so darling. She calls him "Max Levi".... or "Barry Bear" if I tell her his name isn't Max! Yesterday, she was talking to Levi, as she often does. She tells him about her day. Then, out of the blue, tells him she is 8 years old. Then whispers to me, "I'm just joking but don't tell him." I nearly died laughing! Chloe asks me where different parts of his body are so she can kiss him, give a high five, tickle him, etc. I used to say "I don't know" but she would get mad. So I started guessing and just making up where his parts are. Last night, she asked "do you always tell me the truth when I ask about my baby?" Umm....... :) I adore how sweet Chloe is to our baby!! She is so ready to meet him!! It's precious!! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Watching TV....wearing Caleb's shorts (he is wearing his boxers, too, with a diaper)

We celebrated Caleb's 6th birthday at Rising Stars Gymnastics. To our surprise, the coach in charge of the party is Caleb and Chloe's gymnastics teacher (at the City of Boca gymnastics, a different gym), so that was fun for them. The party was a lot of fun, and the kids all had a blast!! Caleb was well loved and celebrated! One of my kids (who will not own up to it) stepped on the cake--in the plastic wrap--so it got messed up. And I forgot to tell them what color of icing to use, so it was quite an odd cake! It still tasted good, but it was just random! Yelling, "Happy Birthday, Caleb!!!!" He loved this part. Chloe said it hurt her ears because it was too loud! CAKE!!!!!!!

Life has been good lately. Last week, I randomly had some pregnancy sickness again, which was awful :(. That has passed, hopefully. I am already so big, so I sort of missed the fun stage of pregnancy. I am due in 3 months, and I am SOOOOO excited to meet our sweet boy. I am washing his clothes today and started his baby book....I know I have plenty of time to do it, but I enjoy getting an early start. We will put up the crib at the last minute, since it will be in Chloe's room (her room isn't that big). My kids are awesome!! Both Brett and I have been enjoying them so much lately. I guess we are in a good rhythm of life (which will only last until baby #4's arrival), and that makes life so enjoyable. Luke is in his "terrific 2's"....so I spend 1/2 the day redirecting his crazy behavior and 1/2 the day snuggling him and thinking how cute and funny he is. Caleb and Chloe are both growing so quickly and are pretty easy. They are children, so obviously...

Brett and I were talking tonight how much we enjoy our children. Even on long days, they bring us so much joy and fun!! There's so many things I love about them; here are a few: - Luke gets in Caleb's bed every night and falls asleep with him - Chloe hugs, kisses, and loves on our baby-to-be. In the morning (every morning), she asks, "Is your baby crying because I haven't kissed him today?" - Chloe calls our child Max even though we aren't naming him Max :) - Caleb is a brave, tough boy....yet he will still sit on my lap and wants to snuggle every night - Luke is so very 2, and he's so very entertaining....he punches, hits, and bites all day (just his siblings and parents, so fortunately people don't hate me). The benefit of having 3 children is I know he will outgrow it! So I find it pretty hilarious!! - As very boy that he is, Lukey still snuggles me a lot - When Caleb prays, instead of saying "thank you, God", he says "Welcome, God, f...

Have I mentioned how much I adore my children?? Because I do. They are amazing!!! I am soooo thankful that I get to be their mom!!