Husband Constantly Sleeping In

[Anonymous]

I'm the DW and the sleeper in the family. DH doesn't need as much sleep whereas I have CFS so could sleep 12 hrs straight or more and it's still non-restorative. He does need breaks sometimes though so when I can I get up with the kids and do breakfast.

My tips (we are not morning people and luckily all our kids aren't either): blackout drapes and white noise machines in kids rooms, breakfast bars, pop tarts, cereal setup and low-shelf milk/cut up fruit in the fridge. Kids DVDs or tv that they know how to work. Cozy pajamas and blankets on the couch so they stay warm/low energy until we are up.

In your case I would likely make clear/remind which day was 'mine' and which was his on the weekend and I'd then bring her into our room for DH to be with and head to an 'off limits' area like another bedroom or office for more rest. You are carrying more of a sleep deficit than him and he needs to recognize that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She’s 5 for those of you asking.

At 5, she can get up on her own and play. Let her watch cartoons on Saturdays.

Then you can both sleep in.