The "period of time" I was referring to was the time of day that can be set aside (for lack of a better phrase) for "Quality time" as it could be look foward to on a regular basis by you and your kids. This is time in which involves interaction intended to be fun between you and your kids rather than more of the daily routine such as chueffering them to their extraciurcular activities, homework, chores, etc... (for example, as I had mentioned we have scheduled Wednesday evenings to play a game. During the summer, we took our activity outdoors such as tossing a frisbee for a � hour or flying a kite.) I don't remember you mentioning the age of your children so it may be more difficult to find a common interest. Do they know how to play Bridge or Pinocle. How I wish I get a foursome together.
I just threw that out there because it may accomplish several different results. - I get the impression that they demand alot of their mom's attention when she is home. As the kids focus on the scheduled activity, it will take their attention off your W and allow your W a reprieve at home if she wishes. - It could turn into something that the children will look foward to doing, bringing you and your kids closer together. - For an hour or so, it has the potential of creating a climate where everyone involved is living in the moment. The daily stresses are pushed aside. A climate that is lighter, more uplifting, more enjoyable. The sounds of children laughing, having fun has a very powerful draw. This what I meant by the term "safe haven" (and probably not the correct term to apply.) To illustrate what I'm trying to say ... Through the spring/summer season, my D & I tossed the frisbee once a week in the yard. Not once during the entire season did my W come out when we were out there . The last time (couple of weeks ago), my W came out and sat on the porch and watched.
I do understand how S2 will make accomplishing this more difficult, if at all possible, but again I threw this out there to see if you might be able to adapt the concept for you and your children's benefit and if your W choses to partake, then all the better.
