Usually when people say "take action" they don't know what they're talking about, taking action means taking *inspired* action.

Inspired action can be an idea that pops in your head, takes you by surprise, has no resistance added to it, no fear of the outcome and you just know it's the right thing to do.

So what I'm saying here is, if it feels like you're 100% in alignment to ask to spend time with the kids/with her then you should do it! But if not, you shouldn't do it.

That's what I believe and I hope this helped!

The three aspects of mind — the conscious, subconscious, and universal — are akin to a well-oiled factory assembly line, with each aspect working properly to create your realities.The Conscious Mind, being the rational aspect of mind, filters thoughts, ideas and memories which are stored in the Subconscious Mind. By the Law of Vibration, your subconscious sends out vibrations to the Universal [Subconcious] Mind.Depending upon the frequency of the vibration sent by the subconscious, the Universal Mind answers back with vibrations of the same frequency (Law of Attraction). The actions of the subconscious and the Universal Mind result in the creation of a reality on what they INTERPRET as the need being asked for by the Conscious Mind.

Visualize her asking you to hang out. Sometimes when we make the first move we may have doubts that things will happen which causes the resistance. Trust that it will happen. Keep practicing. One thing I learned is to not refer to them as your ex at all. Either use a name or my love which I see you did as well. Live in the reality that you already have what you want.

A technique I use is the what if technique. You question yourself what if this were to happen? What if he/she said I love you? What if they were laying next to me? And ask yourself how that would feel. It will allow you to fill yourself with love for this person and get your vibration up. What you want is already yours. Best of luck! I have manifested people back. Currently trying again because I realized after 3 years of me constantly manifesting him back I needed to find self love and reassurance in me. So took a few months off after the last break up. But I have kept this man for 3 years. I know that I attracted the woman he is seeing. I kept checking fb and knowing I shouldn't have. And I kept doing things out of desperation because I would have a tough day and get impatient.

I would suggest stopping for now and letting her come to you. The invitation was there so she knows the door is open. Focus on feeling happy and visualize your family as a whole and complete unit. Go do the things you would want her to do with you and have fun. Enjoy your time as if she was there with you. The beautiful thing is that your children want you to be together, so you have more energy in this situation on your side. You can do this, stay positive and keep your heart full. You are a powerful creator, you got this!
XoXo, 
Julie: LOA Coach at veronicaisles.com