There is nothing constructive about fighting for custody, ya know?

Agreed. Kids are the one part of your life that you & H will always share. Since he has such strong feelings for them, it seems like another merry-go-round ride.

Speaking of the merry-go-round, when you feel like the ride is starting to spin, find a way to get off the ride w/o seeming like you are quitting or avoiding the issue. Take a time out to cool off and then come back to it after you have had time to think about it and calm down. Agree on a time to resume the discussion so that he knows you are not avoiding the discussion.

Sorry to hear about your crappy weekend.