Yeah I mean you hear crickets on the blog for months and then all of the sudden there’s a blog post on April Fool’s Day nonetheless! The title says it all. What the heck is happening around Wills Casa?? Have we gone the way of the buffalo (which technically the guys in the picture are bison and also probably female but irrelevant to my point)??
If you are wondering if Nick and I are still married, then yes we totally are. And we even still like each other. We didn’t plan on taking any kind of a break from the blog, but it just happened. We were burned out on home projects and wanted to step away from a hobby that we love and focus on other stuff for a season. No one wants to read a blog that feels forced, and we didn’t want to generate content for the sake of needing a post up. Thus a break happened.
Plus we made the very important and final decision that there will be no more Wills babies at least from us anyway. Even though it’s something we both wanted, it was/is still emotional. I get really sad when I think about it and also really grateful. I know that makes me sound insane, and I’m not even going to deny it at this point.
There’s been an overall reprioritizing of things around here. We just needed to take a step back from things that aren’t important to focus on what really matters. We have been spending a ton of time with the kids since they will be our only ones *gasp/ugly cry/smile*
We are both starting to feel that desire to get things into shape around here, so you can expect more posts from us. We know ourselves enough to realize that without the public accountability of the blog, things don’t get fully finished.
Why yes that is us in a BOOK!! Go order the Pretty Prudent Home book because we contributed some advice about decorating as a couple! It’s pretty hilarious, and we even got censored. Knocking several things off the bucket list. Making our parents proud and our kids embarrassed. To be fair, making a joke about make up sex is probably a bit too much for a book about creating a family home, but it’s also true (if you need clarification see the picture of the frozen peas above).
Seriously though the book is beautiful and you will love it. Have a wonderful hump day friends! I {probably} won’t wait too terribly long to post again. April Fools. Just kidding.
Affiliate link included but it’s mainly there for bragging purposes. We are in a freakin’ book y’all!!! Like a legit one you can order on amazon and get in a real bookstore.
So glad you’re back! I’ve missed you guys. Congrats on the book, that is awesome!
Thanks Lani! It was a much needed break, but we’ve missed blogging and having the house look somewhat presentable. 😉
Congrats on the return and mainly for you doing you. You’re right, forcing much of anything is no bueno.
Thanks Katie! I’ve been getting a ton of inspiration from maiden flower crowns IG, so I felt like with all the goodness out there I could take a break!
We’re happy to take one for the team!
Thanks for your support!
I love you two! We are also done at two babies and I struggle with it too but also feel extreme relief knowing that. Excited to have you back! Xoxo!
Isn’t it crazy emotional to decide?? I’m trying to focus less on the sad part and more on loving on the kids I have and enjoying the time with Nick.
Congrats on the book – so cool! And welcome back to the blog. We’re in the same place – two kids, taking breaks here and there, shifting priorities around. Looking forward to seeing your latest house projects.
Thank you! It’s a difficult balance (if there is even such a thing) especially with little ones. I know you can so relate to what I’m saying!
You’re alive! I’m glad you’re pretending to be back. Look at us being real pretend bloggers again.
Congrats on the book!! I think I’d buy a ton of copies and stick them on all the bookshelves.
Haha but I’m pretending to blog and can’t have anymore kids and you’re pretending to blog while you work on growing a human. It’s good to have a friend to imagine with!
i am so excited for you guys! YAY!!!! and i know how you feel about babies- i would have had another but every time i got the itch it was a no from chris… this last time i got the itch and it was a no and i was 36 (i turn 37 this summer) felt like the final curtain call…… so excited and happy for the road ahead with two awesome kids, but also really sad because we make great babies.
and that chapter of my life is over and it went by way too fast and my kids were so close in age that it’s a blur and i didn’t get to enjoy it like i wanted to.
All the feelings!! Of course think of all the memories of the 2 of them that you have because they are so close in age. Closing that chapter is hard but having 2 kids is really hard too!
So immediately I am thinking the no more children is the April’s fools and today you are announcing your third pregnancy? No?
Glad to see you back at blogging. I have certainly missed seeing you here
Oh and I LOVE that bison picture so much. I think I mentioned that… ? 
Haha the picture is greatness. He’s got a couple of good ones of those crazy bisons.
There is definitely no third pregnancy. That would be a serious April Fools!
I bought the book!!! Can’t wait to get it!!
Awesome!!! I’m excited to hear what you think of our advice! You know us well enough that you can probably hear us saying it in your head while you read it!
Hi! Happy to see you back here again
I am utterly confused about the bag of peas. I have, and have had, the same back and forth about do I/don’t I want more kids. It’s a weird decision to make. And even with it made I sometimes wonder about it. But you are smart to just soak up all the wonderfulness of the sweet ones you have. I’m in the same boat as Cassie – my girls were so close in age it feels a little a blur when they were little, and I’m not even that far removed from it yet!
The peas!! Nick had a vasectomy, so I represented it with a bag of frozen peas. We are still laughing about it – the peas not the vasectomy. It is no joke what they say about the days being long and the years being short!
Any time you want to take a blogging break in the future, please just post lots of bison pictures to fill in :). Actually, I’d really love to hear more about your trip, if you ever feel like blogging about that! MORE bison!
Duly noted. Although in our defense, we do still post on IG. I probably should document that trip on the blog. I mean my kids need more the tutorials and home decorating decisions to look back on!
YOU ARE IN A BOOK! That is so seriously rad.
Haha thanks Kim!
You know, I really like these kinds of posts. I always love the posts where people just check in. Also, things like this help me feel better about being human too. I always accidentally take month(s) long breaks from blogging. It seems to come in waves for me, I’ll pump a few posts out, then not write…. then come back. And that’s ok. Bloggers are people, and recharging is important. I’m excited to see updates in your beautiful house though. You definitely have a talent for design and I really enjoy seeing your style! I can kind of relate with the ‘being done after 2 kids’ topic. I mean, I can’t say FOR SURE yet… but pregnancies are too hard on me. I suck at the process of getting babies here. We’re having some issues with Tiny right now (even though we’re SO close to the end), and it gives me so much anxiety thinking of ever doing this again. I know Aaron gets really sad that we don’t have a boy though. However, he has made it really clear that he doesn’t want to “try for a boy” because that’s not fair to that baby if they end up being a girl. He says we would just try because we want another child. But I KNOW deep down he wants a boy more than anything. He joined up as a Boy Scout leader in our church so he can do camp outs and merit badges and ‘guy things’ because apparently there is too much estrogen in this house for him. haha. Anyway, I’m rambling. The point is, I love your guts, and I think you’re pretty damn great.
Lol thanks Kenz! If it makes you feel better my parents had 2 girls then 8 years later had a boy. When my mom got pregnant again 2 years later, my dad I hope it’s a girl. Bahaha! Boys are crazy! I know y’all will make the right decision when the time comes. You are so, so close to holding that sweet girl! I hate that you’re having a difficult pregnancy. I guess it’s only fair because you have adorable children. I love you guys and will be praying for all 4 of you!! Hang in there sweet friend!
Welcome back y’all ! I missed my TX bloggers with world class style! Post some more house pics!! No text required 😉
You are so sweet Vale!! Hopefully we will have sunny day tomorrow, so I can get some pictures taken. Probably should have cleaned up a little today!
YAY! I am so glad. Purely for selfish reasons. My blog feed was not the same without you guys in it. Congrats on your book feature too
xo
Thank you so much Kristin! You are too kind!
I am glad you guys are back! I missed your blog!! I am still on fence about kids. Sometimes, I think oh, one more would be nice but then I say Dont listen to her the first 2 kids made her effing crazy…
Bahaha I get really sad when I see pictures of tiny babies, but then I think I would be even more of a hot mess if I added another little. I don’t think there’s a wrong choice though. I mean you wouldn’t know any better if you had a 3rd anyway, right? Maybe more meds and counseling but totally normal. 😉