Wow F, that is a whole lot of kid stuff time. I really don't have much of an answer. Have you/ could you discuss this with the kids altogether and see what they have to say?
ME:51 W:46 M:25 S:22, S:20 Divorced 16/9/15 BD 10/12 W left 12/12 with OW, affair confirmed Nov/12. Dark since 6/13 I"m in a new relationship since Feb 14.