Brad wants a second chance at being a dad as he’s considering starting a family with his new girlfriend.

Brad Pitt celebrated a big milestone last month when he turned 60. Though the actor celebrated with his girlfriend Ines De Ramon at his side, there were several important people missing – his children.

According to a new report, the six kids Brad shares with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie opted out of celebrating his birthday.

“They just spent time together and with their mutual friends. Of course, Brad would have loved for each of his six kids to be a part of his B-day week, too,” a source told Life and Style of how Brad spent his birthday with Ines. “But he is dedicated to working on their strained relationships and excited about the future.”

Brad Pitt Is Struggling Since His Kids Don’t Want To See Him

The couple apparently celebrated with “some low-key dinner parties,” before taking a trip to Paris where they saw Asaf Avidan in concert.

Despite the luxurious birthday plans, the source says Brad has been struggling given how strained things are with his children. “It’s been a really difficult time for him,” the source continued. “But he is looking ahead.”

The insider added that Brad is hopeful he can quell tensions with Angelina, who he’s still embroiled in a custody battle with over their youngest kids. A report from earlier this year claimed the Maleficent actress plans to draw out the custody case until the kids are all legal age.