I'd just take the little man for the night if she doesn't want to and sound excited about it. Take him out and go have fun, or if he's too young order a pizza and watch a movie together. Be super dad, have some time together.
This^^^
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712
