3b,

I have pondered your quandary....and it is a good one. That said, first I do want to note that two sports games on Saturday does not equate to the whole day...Maybe 3 hours total tops. Like others, I very much got the impression you would be going ALL day.....2 game isn't that bad.

With that said...I like Gabby's suggestion that Saturday becomes family fun day...Sneak in trips to the park or ice cream between the games and you are good to go. It is a great way to have family time outside your house.

Wednesdays- How about alternating who goes to practice and who stays home with the younger two. That way you both accept that the Wednesday schedule is messed up....but make the most of it. It also splits the practice time between both of you....which tells your son that you both support him.

Now with that Sunday then becomes an alternating parent day. One week you have the boys...next week he does. I think that would work great for you...as you get YOUR time as a person away from it all on every other Sunday....a day for you with no work, etc. Now we are talking spa, haircut, shopping....what ever.

As for the extra night....I suggest Friday night. While you know I am not a supporter of the H's visits being at your house....Friday allows you to make the most of it. Make plans with the girls, etc......Get out of the house while he watches the munchkins. Let yourself unwind from the week....and then start the weekend.


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