According to TMZ, the long awaited Britney Spears' 'Circus' tour almost ended, even before it began. Apparently, Spears was prepared to cancel all tour dates, if it meant she would not be seeing her children while on the road. However, the latest is that now Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, will accompany their mother for the duration of her tour.

TMZ sources reveal that Spears, her conservator-father Jamie Spears, including ex-husband Kevin Federline arranged for Spears to visit with the boys between show dates at any of three central locations i. e. New Jersey , New Orleans and Los Angeles . But, Federline's attorneys found out about the agreement, which would have provided Federline with a place to stay in each city, as well as $4,000 pocket change per week, and brought the talks to a halt.

However, with the youngsters all set to enjoy the 'Circus' that kicks-off 3rd March from New Orleans, it seems the parties were successful in sealing the deal.

Excited about the tour, Britney has been checking out sketches of costumes, even rehearsing hard, as she looks forward to performing in front of a live audience, once again.

Revealing details about the tour, Britney described the elaborate 'Circus' stage inspired from a three-ring circus, and which will have multiple acts like taking place simultaneously.

In the words of designer Jamie King: 'It's sexy, fun, explosive, and full of surprises. While, avoiding such traditional circus elements as live animals, we've created something innovative and exciting using contortionists, dancers, lighting, fire and other special effects.'