Have you thought about extending for just one day at a time? ie. you had them three days last time so make it four this time, five next time, etc. It may sound great for you to have them for a whole week. Your wife and kids won't be used to it yet. Just a thought.


Me: 31, W: 29
T: 4 M: 2
Kids: 3 (SS: 7, SD: 4, D: 3)
Separated, still living together: Nov 2013
Separate bedrooms: Feb 2014
W working away; kids with me: Nov 2014