Okay, distant fathers still connected to your child life. Give these mothers a break that constantly got the children's around day and night.
Offer her a break. A time to relax while you tackle more of a roll with your son and daughter.
Create good memories that leave an impression upon them.
Yes, we all aware that some mothers are a negative breed when your name might get a mention. Just don't become an honorary mention dad that never been there.
Even if you still with the mom you must know when her nerves reached a limit for her own "personal" time.
More men get their "personal time" leaving out with your male friends leaving her with the kids.
She takes them to school. She takes them to the doctor to the birthday's party.
Why? Let them boast about a mother's job never done.