Mr Mom

This weekend Shannon was out of town trying to get some much needed R&R. Since Carston was born six years ago she has only had a handful of nights off, so the kids and I sent her to visit Kimberly in NYC for the weekend to recharge her battery before the new baby comes. This video is a prime example of why I am not supposed to be in charge around here.

Notice their glassy eyes and expressionless faces; This was judicious use of the electronic pacifier. When mom is around this thing hardly gets any use and when I am in charge I make a strict rule not to use it more than nineteen or twenty hours a day.
We missed Mom a lot while she was gone, but had a good time playing in the pool and messing around at home as well. I tried to make sure that they ate their veggies, brushed their teeth and made their beds but things were different without mom. It definitely made me realize how much lifting, twisting and bending Shannon does every day!The Lakes were kind enough to document that I was a least able to get the kids to church on Sunday. If you look closely you can even tell that they have their hair combed. I would have been a fool not to go to church...even though sacrament meeting is tough, it has free babysitting for the next two hours. We really missed Shannon and are glad to have her back.