Mr. Mom

For those not yet aware... Becca has had the opportunity to return to a part-time Nursing position at the new hospital just 5 mins from the house!! This means a return to Mr. Mom duties for Bill, not experienced since Grad School little over 2 years ago. And by the way, there were only 2 kids around the last time Bill tried this... The following are highlights from Day 1...

5:30 AM Up and at it with a warm shower and warm cup of coffee to set the mood!

6:30 AM Brinley awake and ready for the day, and Bill is on to coffee cup number 2.

7:30 AM Remaining rascals now awake and demanding their Chocolate Milk, but we ain't got none! (1st minor problem for the day)

8:30 AM Everybody fed, 2 of 4 dressed and time for the 3rd cup of coffee

9:15 AM Elly's 45 minute tantrum over what clothes do and don't match is over and all kids are piled into the car for Hayden's MD appt. (2nd minor, well major problem resolved)

10:00 AM Hayden's appt is about to begin and the bribery has been set forth for good behavior.

10:20 AM Appt is over and a quick trip to Bill's work to drop off charts, and more bribery

11:00 AM Bribery offer is full filled with Icee's for the kids

12:30 PM Lunch is served and finished without incident

2:30 PM All kids asleep, including Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!

3:30 PM Hayden and Brinley awake early from nap and join Bill at the front door eagerly waiting for Mommy's return.

3:45 PM After what seems like too long of a drive (this has been discussed with Becca) she finally arrives home and EVERYONE is once again at peace!!

Following pics from the day...

Young Man likes to dress himself after pottying...

Notice the matching bow and outfit... Go Daddy!!

After 45 mins, the outfit was matching and weather appropriate.

O' Where, O' Where...

...has the Pendergrass Family gone????????

Well, the family (and chief blogger) have been very busy during the month of January. With so many balls juggling in the air, some had to be dropped temporarily! However we are back now, maybe not fully, but we are still here. The following are some highlights from the past month:

- we took ALL 3 kids to their first UT Basketball Game, they had a blast and keep asking when we get to go back for the food (and the game!)

- it actually snowed in East Tennessee, enough for the kids to sled (twice!!), several selected clips are below

- Bill began studying for his Board Certification in Spine Diagnosis and Treatment
**Hint-Hint this may be the biggest reason the blog has dropped off**