Sleep and Fatherhood

There is a strong link between being a good father and getting enough sleep. When I’m sleep deprived from work (or lack of discipline), I mope around the house, have a hard time creatively playing with the kids, get irritable more quickly, neglect disciplining bad behavior, forget about actively teaching the Bible, and simply under-appreciate the vast cuteness of my three little girls.
       Sometimes I over-spiritualize my problems... Sometimes the best way to be a better father (and husband and Christian) is simply getting enough rest. Thinking that “I can do it all” and neglecting proper sleep, exercise, and nutrition are probably signs of prideful self-sufficiency... Ok... Maybe it is a spiritual problem... (sigh...) I’m going to bed...