I hate to say this....but as a dad to dad. I know things are tough financially, but you may need to intercede with the girls a bit. I think a short vacation (holiday) may be in order for you all.
Now my thoughts are purely on the girls here.....They have been severely disappointed for sure with these repeated cancellations. Now you have no control over what the EX does, but you do have control over what you do. Maybe you can make it up to the girls (without telling them what the real purpose is) by taking them on a holiday yourself. Make them feel special and loved....Make the whole holiday about them.
