The Williams Six

When I think about never being pregnant again, here is what comes to mind: - I am not sure there is anyone who, when I say I am done having kids, believes me.  It is the strangest thing....even strangers will say, "You aren't done; you probably just need a break."  I am not sure why people don't believe me.  While I am open to anything God wants to do, I truly feel like I am done birthing babies.  Chloe drew a picture of me today and put a baby in my belly.  Caleb talks about his next sibling as if it's a guarantee.   - Never having morning sickness (read: all day pukes for 4+ months) is something I am VERY thankful for (how did I survive it, I will never know) - Never feeling a baby kicking in my belly again is kinda sad - My pregnancies were hard and long, but now I can barely remember being pregnant (except knowing how awful it was) - I REALLY liked "eating for two" (even though you aren't supposed to, I did anyway....when in li

It has been a fun week at our house. Caleb learned to ride a bike today!!  Caleb's personality is such that he usually only does things when he can excel at them.  When he learned to walk, he could walk across the room.  He walked late-ish, but when he learned to do it, he could do it well...no stumbling around.  He is that way in so many areas of life.  He may do something seemingly late, but he does it well when he decides he's ready.   Early in his life, the Lord told me to allow Caleb to grow at his own pace, not to pressure him.  When I felt this thought from God, I did not really understand what it meant.  But it has proven true over and over. So, a few months ago, I took Caleb's training wheels off of his bike.  He gave it a whirl but decided he was not ready to learn to ride his bike.  I did not pressure him, but I did not put the training wheels back on (I don't pressure but I also try not to hinder him from growing).  Last night, he said, "Mom,

After a particularly rough day this week (and exhausted, on top of it), I told Brett, "I know people say I will miss this when they're grown, but right about now, I don't think I will." Of course, that isn't true at all.  In my normal state, I cry at the thought of them leaving for college (and that's still over a decade away) and thank God constantly that my kids are still so little, sweet, and innocent. But it did cause me to start thinking a little bit about my life.  The phrase that stuck out to me was "high cost, high reward". High cost, high reward: I thought of it in the current state of my life.  I earn the right to go to bed every night.  There is a not a single day where I do not fall into bed, exhausted.  I enjoy my rest immensely because it is earned and it is sacred. My house is a mess.  A complete mess most of the time.  Except for when I clean it, and then, it's clean for like 5 minutes.  But the amount of fun, laughter, an

I mean, seriously, my baby has my heart... - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Homeschooling is an adventure in so many ways. Today's conversation: Brett: Caleb, why are you always clearing your throat?? (To me): Maybe he has allergies. Caleb: Yeah, I am allergic to homework. Well played, son. Luke is our class clown. We have this ugly planter in our homeschool room. Luke came and quietly stood on it...until we all noticed he was wearing a ring on his toe. It was funnier in person. But he makes us laugh all the time! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

My precious baby is 3/4 of a year old.  I can hardly believe how quickly this year is going by! Levi is so awesome.  I think his only downfall is that he does not sleep well.  Other than that, he is so wonderful. My boy laughs and smiles so much.  If you look at him and smile, he almost always laughs.  It is beyond precious. At 9 months, he cut his first tooth that day!!  It seems like he has been teething for months....he always chews on stuff and drools.  But it finally came through. He is crawling well, can push himself up to sitting (that is new today!!), and is starting to pull up on stuff. This boy eats EVERYTHING.  I don't remember my other kids being so into eating everything off the floor.  I have to follow him around constantly to keep him from putting junk in his mouth.  He is good at eating food, too :). I enjoy Levi so much.  His daddy and siblings adore him.  He is well loved, for sure.  He is definitely a mama's boy, which is so precious. I cannot say

Luke by our fish aquarium - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

My friend gave Chloe a bunch of awesome headbands. She modeled them and asked me to take pictures of her :) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

We always enjoy stopping by Knaus Berry Farm when in the Keys (it's on the way, kinda). - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

My parents and sister came down for Spring Break....and we joined them (Brett only came for part of it) in the Keys. It is an understatement how much I love the Keys and spending time with my parents, sister, and kids! And Brett too, when he can come :). Chloe LOVES Levi!! I have said it a million times...Luke has the spiritual gift of cute sleep: My sister and I on a coffee date at the cutest shop....reminded me so much of South Africa. Boating.... There's a pathway where people have put up tons of toilet seats. I have no clue why! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Cute things I don't wanna forget: Chloe calls crutches "walking sticks". She likes to pretend she's hurt (just as I did as a kid). When I ask Luke, "Why are you so cute?" He always answers, "Cause me so cute." Luke still says "me" instead of "I", which is the cutest! Instead of "sew", Chloe says "zo" (long o). Caleb says "pazooka" instead of "bazooka". - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Life has been so fun lately! I haven't been great about keeping up the ole blog but here's some photos: Sometimes you just have to be a princess during school: Luke will eat anything Brett is eating. This day, carrots and hummus Caleb's grandma (my mom) sent his loads of Legos for his birthday. He was beyond excited!! It was precious :) I always say Luke has the gift of cute sleep. He always looks precious! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone