I haven't read the whole entire thread but I think the better thing to do is to ask him if you could have them back. With him have more responsiblity (6 children) he wouldn't be able to take care of them the same way. I know you said you don't want to split them up but perhaps you can just take one and he take one for the time being and as time goes by, you can ask for the other one (just make up an excuse saying the other won't eat or play without one another) I know it might be easier said than done but it's worth a try. |