in my humble opinion, I think visiting at home every other weekend is sufficient. I personally don't see the need for you to make that long haul if he will be home the next weekend. Enjoy the stress free weekend for you and your husband.
I don't like the fact that he is visiting the same kind of kids that helped him get in trouble in the first place. He needs to get a new group of kids to call friends.
It seems like you are handling this ok. Hang in there, he will be home for good before you know it. Hopefully a much improved turned easy child.
