My response to W: The alternating 3 and 4 day weeks I feel is a very good idea. That way we get even time with the kids and the shorter time frame makes for less time that they are separated from one parent. My one concern with the proposed schedule is the frequent handoffs Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am not sure what flexibility your work could offer but something more consistent i.e. myself Thurs to Sat and you Sun to Tues with alternating Wed would probably be more ideal and stable for the kids. Let me know your thoughts on that and once again I want to stress that if you do not really want to stay at your parents then you are welcome to remain in the house.