FWIW - just speculating on a "regular" night for this family. We know dad leaves, misty "does" dinner, baths and bedtime. She probably goes to sleep too - she wants to get back up when dad comes home. Dad rolls in around 3:30 - maybe eat (could bring something home with him including a 12 pack) they drink, "party" - watch some TV and finally "pass out" around 7ish maybe - well that is the time Haleigh needs to get up for school. Neither one "wants" to get up which explains why she is chronically absent and he is in danger of being charged. Jr. doesn't matter - he's not in school - and I'll bet he is wise beyond his 4 yrs - he probably gets up, gets himself breakfast and watches TV alone until one of them decide to stir.
Anyone's thoughts?