Waiting for ex to pick up the kids

[boxingday2020]

He should have been here at 5pm, still waiting. Can't get hold of him, the children are frustrated and tired of waiting.

It's early 7pm. How long should I wait before telling him I'll put the kids to bed.

Last time I did this after waiting for him for 3 hours I was accused of keeping the kids from him. Don't know what to do.

I feel like telling him see you next Saturday and not open the door if he shows up at 8-9pm?

Just a quick update, they're with him now. He texted me back later that night saying his phone was dead, and he was helping his mum. Funny enough, his mum has my number so didn't even think of texting me from her phone to let me know. I deleted his mum and sisters numbers off my phone cuz I wanted nothing to do with them when he moved out, long story short they were just horrible to me during our marriage, and I spent a lot of time walking on eggshells around them, biting my tongue so wanted nothing to do with them when we separated and he moved out.

I dropped them off this morning, as I didnt want to sit around all day waiting for him. They're with him now

I'm pleased they got to see him. I hope he feels guilty for letting them down but very much doubt it. He has no understanding of the importance of being there for your children and not letting them down. Why is it so hard for some people to understand?
Well done you for making sure they get some sort of relationship with him. You are by far the bigger and better person.