Originally Posted by
LexieCat 
Why is he coming over every day? Your kids are 9 and 14, you said the 14-y/o doesn't like having him there. Is there not a neighbor who they could call in case of emergency?
I would agree--if there is any other option, I'd sure give it a try. Having him come over every day isn't doing
anyone any good, I don't think.
I'd also agree w/Lexie about the kids lending a hand w/getting dinner started. Nine and 14 are old enough, IMHO, to be doing this sort of thing, plus it will be so helpful for them when they're old enough to move out--I'm constantly amazed at how "kids nowadays" don't have any idea about cooking, cleaning, doing their laundry, etc. Making them responsible for themselves, within the limits of their ages, of course, seems like a win/win situation.