It might be a good idea (probably already said!?) that you and your husband and kids (so he doesn't pull anything over on them) sit down with him and give him the law of your house...Even though he is 'lazy' he probably has a bit of pride (or not) and sometimes people with this mentality need to be spoken to as if you're telling them a suggestion and not an order, because like a child, giving them an order makes them resist and resentful...You need to be firm as well as well as reasonable...Women can do this ...lol..
By the way, if he doesn't work, how can he afford cigarettes? And remember he did survive on the streets and can do so if need be..Everyone makes choices....
VERY IMPORTANT: A guy (and his wife) at work had a room mate who opened the door when it was dark out and their blind yorkie went out and drowned their pool...So, I don't know if your furbabies are runners, but please be careful.... |