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Sunday Routine Continues for a Single Father — Even After Football Season

When I first spoke with Mr. Walker for my story Inside a Single Father’s Sunday, his weekends revolved around the excitement and tradition of football season. Sundays meant grocery runs, preparing meals for the week, and settling in to watch his favorite team, the Chicago Bears, while spending time with his children. Football created a sense of rhythm and anticipation in his household.

Now that football season has come to an end, I decided to follow up with Mr. Walker to see how his Sundays have changed.

Although the Chicago Bears are no longer playing, Mr. Walker says he still keeps the same Sunday routine. The difference now is how he fills the time that was once dedicated to football. Instead of watching the NFL on his 65-inch television, he now keeps up with Sunday NBA games, often streaming them on his phone while he moves around the house completing other tasks.

Mr. Walker explained that Sundays have become a little quieter since the football season ended, but he has learned to use that time more productively. One of the things he enjoys most is cooking. Preparing some of his favorite dishes has become a Sunday tradition that helps him relax while also getting ready for the busy work week ahead.

When he’s not watching basketball highlights or cooking, Mr. Walker says he often spends part of the day watching movies on Netflix. It has become a simple way to unwind before the responsibilities of Monday return.

Despite finding new ways to spend his Sundays, Mr. Walker admits the day feels a bit more somber without football. For him, the energy of game day brought a special excitement to the end of the week.

Still, the routine remains important. Sundays are about resetting, preparing, and taking a moment to breathe before the week begins again. And while the NBA and Netflix help fill the time, Mr. Walker says he is already looking forward to the return of football season.