My children are very energetic and fun loving. They participate in athletic activities and musical opportunities. Our kids are very well rounded. All is perfect with their lives except that their Dad does not participate in anything that they do. He says that he is interested in the kids, but he has a bad habit of sleeping all of the time. We have three kids and a very active household. They would love to have friends over to play. The kids are required to be quiet in the afternoons when they get home from school. They spend a lot of time outside so that they do not disturb their father. When the kids were younger, he had a third shift job so he needed to sleep all day to have energy at night.
A few months ago, he lost his job. I know that he has been depressed. He sleeps so much to avoid reality. It does not help that he is obese and that has affected his health. He has sleep apnea now. He sleeps about 18 hours a day. Late at night, he does hibernate in the basement and watches TV, when we are sleeping like normal people.
My girls would love him to attend any type of their school activities. It is difficult to be the only parent who goes to the plays, concerts, lessons and sporting events. My son would love him to play ball with him or even take a walk. It is so sad; I really want my husband to be a good example of a strong active and involved adult for my kids. I sure hope that they do not think this is normal. I really need help to correct his sleep habits. I wish he were motivated to participate. Maybe in the future it will all get better.
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