I am out of commission with a severe migraine and therefore my young kiddos aren't here tonight for my bf's weekend with his two tween daughters. Guess now he's not adverse to hanging out with his daughters as opposed to the usual hiding in the garage or in bed. Sigh. I had a huge hunch if my kids and I weren't here he'd spend time with them and so far my hunch is right. I really need some peace right now so I don't offer to just take my kids out of the equation so he actually spends time with his daughters. It just makes me sad. Perhaps it's just a coincidence and he's finally heard me tell him his daughters miss him and don't like it when he spends most his time in the garage when they're here. But I just have a feeling if my kids were here he wouldn't be sitting on the couch doing exactly what he says he doesn't like.. watching tween tv.

Are there any parents that could shed light on his side? Have you been in that position where you just need to check out around little kids especially after you've "served your time" at the expense of your own kids?