TurnedOut
Thank you for you responses. I did tell him to call the kids himself. he said okay but he doesn't want any conflict with their schedules with me. Like he said " i want to take oldest out Sunday, and I just didn't want you to have plans with them and step on your toes"

First of all he knows what that kid usually does on Sundays. Second, he and my oldest have a slightly strained relationship for reasons I really don't want to get into right now. So...WTF? I told him they were old enough to relay messages to me and tell him if they're available. Why
does he feel the need to talk to me?
Thanks for your help! I already feel a little less alone.