What do you do to pass the time until your next day(s) with the kids?

darmitage55 · 2026-04-07T20:40:40+00:00

That 'haunting' feeling is real and it hits hard. One thing that helped some dads: use that time to prep little things for when the kids return. A new book to read together, a simple project, even just knowing what you want to cook them. It keeps you connected to them even when they're not there. You're still their dad every single day.

darmitage55 · 2026-04-07T20:27:53+00:00

That 'haunting' feeling is real and it hits hard. One thing that helped some dads: use that time to prep little things for when the kids return. A new book to read together, a simple project, even just knowing what you want to cook them. It keeps you connected to them even when they're not there. You're still their dad every single day.

kg110569 · 2026-04-06T21:17:03+00:00

8 days no kids over here. Have til 4/20 for the Order of Protection hearing. Sometimes it helps to think about how bad it could be to realize you have an assured chance to see them in a few days. That’s how I’d do it! Either way we all feel your pain brother. And +1 to any activity you can sign up for!

lostpassword100000 · 2026-04-06T19:55:28+00:00

Go find a youth sports league and offer to help assistant coach. You can absolutely change your schedule if you get your kids on different schedule (or take them with you! My kids LOVED it) I guarantee the head coach will take ANY help he can get.

Divorced Pro tip - when and if you’re ready to date, you may find a divorced mom or two at the ballpark/gym/field. I met my current wife that way (I was coaching her kid).

No_Chemistry8953 · 2026-04-06T19:12:57+00:00

I’m right there with you, except right now the custody stuff is unofficial before the courts get their hands in it. I just dropped my son off today, and it is gut wrenching. My son was yelling, “Daddy, bye bye” over her shoulder as she walked away. You’re not alone

Title	What do you do to pass the time until your next day(s) with the kids?
Author	Podonkeyfkr
Upvotes	3
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Date	April 6, 2026 7:09 PM UTC (4 months ago)
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