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First time meeting the kids
| Fri, 08-08-2008 - 6:00pm |
I am not a single mom, but I am dating a single dad and I am about to meet his kids for the first time (4 and 7).
Any tips for dos and don'ts on first meetings with the kids based on your experience introducing people to your kids? I am a little nervous.
Any tips for dos and don'ts on first meetings with the kids based on your experience introducing people to your kids? I am a little nervous.

Welcome to the board.
Advice?
JH
I met them today -- we met at his house and then just went to the park for an hour and had lunch together. It went really well, and both the kids warmed up to me pretty well. They were both excited to show me their rooms, their toys, etc. The boy (7 yo) was even leading me around by the hand.
Phew. :) It probably helped that I brought little presents and cookies for them.
I think DBF had prepped them beforehand -- they both welcomed me at the door, already knew my name, etc.
At lunch, DBF was a little quieter than usual. I think it was a big step for him to have me meet them. Do you all feel that way when someone new meets your kids? I can only imagine how much emotion that must create.
AJ, enjoying life with C.
I can definitely see that. I think it will be that way for us for awhile as well -- baby steps, right?
AJ, enjoying life with C.