and one more thing - while you're doing the other DB things, make sure to be the best dad you can be for your kids. first of all, they deserve it - you're their dad. and now they need it more than anything because their mom is in that affair fog and is probably not giving them enough attention. also, this is a great opportunity to build up a relationship with them.
so spend time with them doing fun things. not just babysitting till your wife gets home from work.
it's wonderful that you took your son to the campout! here are some more ideas:
take them to the library, pick out a book together, and read it together when you get home. you and your older son can take turns reading the book aloud while the younger one listens. at the end of the book, or the end of the chapter, you can discuss it too. like "what do you think will happen next?"
there is a series of kids' books called "choose your own adventure". my kids loved them. at the end of the page you need to decide what the hero will do next. you and your kids, reading it aloud together, can vote on it.
pick out a DVD and watch it together (don't just park the kids in front of the tv while you go do something else). and afterwards, you can discuss the movie. like, "what did you think of it?" "did you like (name of character)?" "why do you think he did (something from the movie)?" "do you think he was right?" just a fun conversation about the movie, the characters, what they did, etc - like you might have with a friend after watching a movie together. and if there are any parts they really liked, watch them again! (the nice thing about DVDs compared to a movie theater.)
if you are making dinner, let the kids "help" you. there are lots of fun things that kids can do in the kitchen that don't involve a stove or a sharp knife. e.g. cut up fruits or vegetables for a salad using a knife that isn't sharp, or arrange foods on a platter, or "make dessert" by layering things on dessert plates, etc. you can find kids' cookbooks at the library too.
