Re: Summer Vacation jillieb44: Only you know your kids best (I don't even know their ages). But the kids do need to spend time with their dad.
If they're young, then maybe start with shorter times and work up to longer. Maybe a week or two at the beginning, back with you, then maybe a week or two later in the summer.
Good luck.
Jillie
Re: Summer Vacation Cherry: He had the whole 6 years of my son's life to want him any extended time. My daughter will be 3 in July. I am trying to seperate my feeling for what is best for the kids. It is hard though.
Re: Summer Vacation sheydp: I told you this already... but if he can't be trusted to give them their meds, he can't have them. They need to be SAFE. If he wants to see them, he can drive and visit them, or he can provide a safe environment, or you can visit and let them see him. If and when you feel they will be safe, he can have them alone for increasing amounts of time. We aren't talking about just clean here (after all, summer is the time for dirty kids! ;)) We are talking about SAFE. Your job is not to ensure he has time with them, or that you look good because you make an effort. Your job is to keep them safe and healthy - even if you have to look bad to do it.
Shey
