My DH is having skids (9 & 8 ) for 10 weeks during summer. He knows I am not happy about that (I still give them a good care and feed, clean, entertain as a stepm mom). I suggested if he can reduce a little bit, even a week or so, just only this year. But it upset him a lot. DH threw a fit and yelled at me left the house for a couple of hours. He seems he wants to stay entire summer in his parents house to have "quality time" with his kids. He said it is also good for me and "win-win". I am going to miss him and feel very unsecured. It is long -- 10 weeks!