My ex wants to swap weekends for the next month because of her work thing. I don't have a problem with it but I'm worried about messing up the kids' routine. They do better when things are consistent. Is it unreasonable to ask for a written agreement even though it's temporary? I don't want to be that guy but I also don't want them confused about what day they're with me.
Honestly that seems pretty straightforward if you don't have a problem with the swap and she's asking ahead of time. Way better than dealing with conflict over custody stuff. Just make sure you get confirmation in writing though, even if it's casual.
Swapping for a month is one thing but I'd just nail down the exact dates so there's no confusion later. Custody stuff gets messy fast when expectations aren't crystal clear.
Good on you for being flexible about it. The kid benefits most when parents can work together like this without drama. Just set the expectation now that next month you're back to the regular schedule.
One month swap sounds manageable. Just make sure you get it in writing even if it's casual, so there's no confusion later. Communication is everything with these things.
I'd do it but document it. Not because you don't trust her, but because schedules get messy and you want both of you on the same page. Even a text confirmation works.
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As long as you're cool with it and the kids aren't disrupted too much, I'd say go for it. Co-parenting works better when you can both be flexible. She might return the favor down the road.