Why is this so unacceptable? I would think it would be nice to have the time be less broken up, and if the longest you go without seeing them is 5 days twice a month (and you in return get them for 5 days twice a month)why is that such a bad thing? Seems like homework etc would be a little easier with her schedule. Plus easier to schedule 5 day adventures. Are you sure you aren't just fighting it to be fighting her? Yes it's rotten not to hve your kids every day but that's the reality of divorce. And don't think you can keep her from going to see OM by trying to tie her down to her schedule. (BTW if you eventually begin dating you may appreciate those long weekends free for romantic endeavors)