[chellefan]

AFC, I can only reiterate what Bubs has said, it is good to hear someone with your attitude, especially at such a young age. My son has also split from his girlfriend and they have a 20 month old little boy called Alfie, couples just don't seem to stay together and see things through as much as they used to but have to say it is better to have two parents apart than two parents who just don't get on, please do not take this as a criticism AFC I don't pretend to know your circumstances, I am talking generally when I say that so many couples seem to hit a bad patch and call it a day rather than try to work things out, I personally think in general it is to easy to just move on. Before anyone jumps down my throat I am not talking about everyone it's just that I personally know so many couples that have split up rather than try to sort out their problems.
The most important thing is that the children involved come first, my grandson comes to stay with me three days a week as this is where his dad lives now, back at home, I am lucky enough to not have a job so I can look after him while his dad is at work and his mum who is now living with her mum and dad works three days a week, the rest of the week he stays with his mum so they share him, it works quite well and I am very grateful for the time we have with him.
It's lovely to hear that you see your children at weekends and spend time with them it is so important for you and for them to build a bond with them by seeing them regularly. It's a pity that not all fathers are like you, they obviously don't know what they are missing.