My son asked why daddy isn't at his baseball games
This one hit different. He's 6 and my custody is Tue/Thu/Sat-Sun so I miss his Monday game. His mom takes him, posts videos, the whole thing. He asked me why I 'don't come to them anymore' - and I had to explain the schedule without making it sound like I can't be there (even though I... can't be there, it's not my time). He seemed sad about it. I'm thinking about asking my ex if we can adjust the schedule slightly but honestly we only settled on this about 4 months ago after mediating so I don't want to seem flaky. Just venting but also does anyone know how to handle this conversation with a 6yo?
This is tough because the honest answer (the custody schedule doesn't line up) will feel like an excuse to a 6yo. But it's worth talking to your ex about whether the game could move or if you can attend even if it's not technically your day.