There comes a time when it's less painful to rip the band-aid (plaster) off, and be done with it. It may be a little storm tossed for awhile, but it gets better... to the point you'll be wondering why you waited so long.
Of course that answer is the kids, which you love the mostest, but the time comes when it's best for them too.
Happy trails, blue skies, and bountiful buttercups.