Finally...

We have been fighting with our camcorder off and on for a year. Something wasn't compatible with it and our computer. We finally (after many not so nice words directed at Windows) got a program that works with it. I will now be driving y'all nuts with the videos.

Little Drummer Boys

Brodie was giving Chase a drumming lesson. It is killing Brodie that it is snowing and windy so he can't go out. They are making a nice racket in here.

Day 30...The End

Day 30...The End, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

No more NaBloPoMo....this challenge has been a pain, but worth it. I might do it again in January. MIGHT!!!!

So that is what a housewife looks like...

Most days I have real clothes on by 8 am. Most days I brush my hair and make myself look somewhat human by 9 am. Today is not most days. It is very wintry here today, with our temps being in the high 20s/low 30s (after being 78 yesterday. Can you say SINUS INFECTION?). Last night I went and stocked up on fire logs and food. My plan is to not leave. Jason even took my car to work and is going to get Austin from school. So....imagine my surprise when I see a van pull up outside?

Company?

Today?

Wha....?

As I looked at the sign on the van I realized that we had the maintenance guys scheduled to come service our A/C and heater today.

Why is this bad? Well, I was wearing my sweats that are about 4 sizes too big (I could wear them when I was 9 months pregnant). Since they are so big I roll them about 500 times. They have brown stains that look like dog crap all over them. No, it isn't dog crap, it is cause I put them on when I dye my hair. Yes, folks, I was wearing them. I had on a faded out pretty much see through t-shirt (no bra mind you). I had not brushed my hair, I am not even sure I had brushed my teeth.

Luckily, I had time to dash into my room and throw on some jeans and a sweatshirt (and a bra!) and brush my hair quickly. He, thankfully, was taking a phone call in the van. I normally don't really care what I look like in these moments, but there is a limit to how white trashy I want to look. Even I have some dignity.

Day 29...Authentic

Day 29...Authentic, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

I am mostly posting this to remind myself in the next few days what I want to talk about. Did that make sense? Seriously, I am running on pure caffeine at the moment.

I have been thinking a lot about "Authentic Self" and what that means. I will post more about it as I get my info together.

In other news, Brodie got 5 shots today and Chase got 4. Yes, we are a house running on caffeine and Motrin now.

Day 28...Not Today

Day 28...Not Today, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

Take one cranky, teething baby...add the inability to sleep...shake well. What do you get? A Mommy that doesn't want her picture taken today.

We don't have a prayer...

If these two crazy kids can't make it...what chance do the rest of us have???

Day 27...Teething Hell

Day 27...Teething Hell, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

Well we have officially entered teething hell. Chase has hit a spurt of growth lately. He is crawling on his knees (he has been combat crawling for over a month), he is sitting himself up, and he can pull up to his knees. Yes folks, that is a lot for a little body all in a few days time. And now...fussy central. Seriously, Chase is SUCH a happy baby. He smiles all the time. Well, we are not smiling now. We are also not sleeping. Caffeine is becoming more necessary everyday...for me, not Chase.

Day 26...O Christmas Tee

Day 26...O Christmas Tee, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

The boys and I got the Christmas tree up today. OK, so Jason got the tree up and we decorated it. The only thing missing is my tree skirt. It is MIA. Jason put some of the lights on the house. All I need now is my wreath and a few more things we will be all decorated up.

BTW, I hate this picture of me, but liked the way the camera skewed the lights.

Day 25...New Jammies

Day 25...New Jammies, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

Jason bought me new PJ pants today. I am officially in the Christmas Spirit now that Thanksgiving is over.

We had a great visit with Jason's parents and grandparents. I was very proud of all the yummy food I made. The boys and I are going to get out the Christmas tree tomorrow and get it put up!! So exciting for them (and ME)!

Day 24...Love

Day 24...Love, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

Since my in laws are in town for Thanksgiving, Jason and I went out to eat alone tonight. I took a picture while we were eating with my camera phone, but it turned out really yucky. So I forced Jason to pose for this one and then proceeded to squish his face.

And then...he squished my face.

I am very lucky to have this man.

Day 23...Give Thanks

Day 23...Give Thanks, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

I have so much to be thankful for! Hope your Thanksgiving is blessed!

Day 22...OOPS

Day 22...OOPS, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

Back a few weeks ago I ran a red light. It was a blonde moment. I thought it had just turned yellow. Totally my bad...just one of those bad days. I literally almost cried when I did it. I never do things like that.

Today I got a ticket for $75. OOPS!

Day 21...Rachel Ray

Day 21...Rachel Ray is Everywhere, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

We are a Rachel Ray household. My kids LOVE her. They literally stop everything when they see her on TV. Brodie wanted to buy Ritz crackers today just cause she was on the box. I just love that she is so down to earth and a dork. Jason and I actually set a reminder on our cable to watch her Iron Chef episode. YES, even Jason is a fan.

She re-ignited my love of cooking.

*psssst* A subscription to this magazine would be an awesome Christmas present

Reaching...

Sometimespeople just look for a reason to be offended. Isn't there enough REAL hate and nastiness in the world? Surely we don't have to overthink simple comments. Don't know what I am talking about...go read. Ridiculous!

Day 20...HOT!

Day 20...HOT!, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

This was taken with my phone so not the best quality.

Don't I look hot (and excited) in my paper gown at the doctor's office? Everyone looks good in pink paper.

So it was yearly exam time today. Always fun. Could they make those places any colder? I love my doctor...I haven't seen her in 5 months, but she remembered in amazing detail my kids' names and Jason's name. She is awesome. Doctors like that are hard to find.

Day 19...I'm no expert

Day 19...I'm no expert, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

I have never claimed to be an expert at anything....but I think something is wrong with one of our cameras. YA THINK?!?!? I promise this was not me just messing around. This is really the quality of picture it is now taking. Not good.

Funny (not ha ha funny, more like isn't that interesting), this is how I have been feeling lately. A little out of focus. Still happy and smiling, just not quite right. Hmmmm...

If only it weren't true...

Luann is ME! When I was a teenager her life was EERILY like mine. She even did Color Guard!!! Oh Luann..you know me so well!

All I ask is that I maintain the weight I have lost through the holidays...then I can work on getting more off.

I love Christmas and all...

BUT...could we please do the holidays in order? PLEASE?!?!? I want to have my Thanksgiving and still be able to see fall decorations up. Instead here I am trying to plan Thanksgiving and all I can find are CHRISTMAS THINGS!!!!! NO! This is wrong. Everyone is already talking about gifts and trees and all. This totally takes the focus off of Thanksgiving and what it is for. I personally LOVE Thanksgiving.

Halloween is for October....Thanksgiving is for November..THEN THEN THEN we do Christmas people.

So until Nov. 24th, I say, BAH HUM BUG!!!

Day 18...Playing in the Grass

Day 18...Playing in the Grass, originally uploaded by Frazzled LaShawn.

The boys and I were playing in the grass....nevermind the fact that all three of us are allergic. Hmmmm.