New to this Community seeking advice

[JR09]

Question to anyone out there:

My W and I are not divorced or legally separated. We are just separated. Have been for 17 months. Last year, my W had Christmas with the boys. The boys live with my W, in her parents' home. This year, she emailed me that my dates to be with the boys would be 27 dec-2 jan. She said that's "as good as it gets". I replyied that it was OK, no worries.

I thought a lot about this lately, and was about to send her an email or ask her to give me a good reason why I can't have the boys for Christmas THIS year, since she had them last year when we were separated for 6 months already.

Is it a valid question to ask my W? Since I already told her the dates she gave me were OK, do I still need to make an issue about being with the boys for Christmas, if so, how should I present it to her?

Just asking. Didn't want to react on emotions for fear of saying the wrong thing. Just asking for your input, anyone. Thanks.

JR