For the past 2 years my children's father has had access to them as and when it pleases him. In 2 years I have had 2 weekends away from my children. Just lately the children's Dad does not even have them for more than 24 hours at a time. He has them one Friday out of every two and one Saturday out of every two (alternative days). He also may have them for 2 hours in the week. When he has them he will give me a time where he will bring them back and often I receive a message saying he has to bring them back earlier. I have always accepted what he has said and never once moaned. Recently I am getting to the point where I cant even have my kids on a weekend to myself or can't make any plans. He completes no homework with them and does none of their washing when they stay. Therefore I have suggested to him that one weekend he has them and one weekend I have them. He came back saying that he can't go a weekend without seeing them so I even suggested the weekend he don't have them he could have them for tea an extra night in the week. Regardless of my suggestions he still comes up with an excuse. Can you please advise on what I could do. I just want some life for myself and some time on weekends with my children. I work all week and am constantly rushing around with the little time I do get with my children on the weekend. I also have a boyfriend who does not live with me and it would be nice to be able to plan things with him too. I would really appreciate any advice thank you.