Running in place

Do you ever feel like you're running around but not really getting anywhere? That's how I've felt lately. I feel like I've been so busy but I have nothing concrete to show for it. We returned from our month long stay in Panaca a couple of weeks ago and things have been so busy. I have about 12 loads of laundry that I've washed but never folded. Every room in my house could be considered a national disaster. Our Christmas decorations are 1/4 of the way done and my Christmas shopping hasn't even been considered. I'm kind of in a spastic phase where I keep jumping from one major project to the next, meanwhile nothing is really getting finished (I'm not pregnant if that's what you're thinking). I'm just in an ADD mode I guess. I've committed to having a productive week next week which always sounds good until Monday comes around. Anyways, I thought I would share a few pictures from the month of November since I've been falling down on my blogging job as well. P.S. I do have a husband, but he has a "no picture on my blog" rule!

While in Panaca we took several journeys to Cedar City to get some much needed entertainment.
Picture 1: Isaac eating his favorite meal, Applebees steak (random I know)
Picture 2: While at McD's in Cedar Ronald McDonald made an appearance. Ava wanted nothing to do with him.
Me and Isaac before our trip to Pine Valley (it's 1 hr from Panaca) and Ava hanging out at the cabin

Jackson, Isaac, and Lora at Thanksgiving

Matthew's brother, his wife, and two of their kids.

Ryan and Ava...two little dolls.

Streaker!

HELP! I cannot keep Ava dressed. She takes her clothes off 20 times a day, no matter the weather. And the worst part is she takes her diaper off regardless of the contents. I am literally going CRAZY! As I type this post, she is screaming in time out! My Mom says it's paybacks because I was the same way when I was little. Thanks for the support Mom! Don't you just love when your Mother gets joy out of watching you suffer! Just joking Mom, I love you. But seriously, I need suggestions!

It's not to early is it...?

to start using Santa Claus threats with your kids. Maybe I'm a cruel mother, but yesterday I found myself using the good old "you know who's making their list don't you?" line with Isaac. I never thought I would be the kind of Mom to use threats and bribes. But hey, you have to admit they work pretty well. I just hope I'm not jumping the gun. I don't want the effectiveness to wear off before the Holidays.