Play-Learn-Grow-Repeat

A few months ago, I started to go out on dates with a man from my church. Our children have known each other for years, but I was hesitant to enter the dating world again, especially with a child. But here I am, 33 years old, back in the dating game!

We are taking things slowly, as we both have children (ages 4, 4, and 6). I have had mixed emotions about the entire dating thing. My son comes first – period. Is Brady ready for another man in his life? We have had several “family” dates with the five of us, and most have gone great. We recently started to “date” the kids – meaning we spend time with the three of us (Brady, myself, and him), and the four of us (me, Mike, and his two daughters). So far, we have had some “reality moments” where the kids fight (but who doesn’t). Overall though, all has been well.

Brady really likes “Mr. Mike” and asks to call him sometimes. As you know, we are potty training (still), and Brady asks to call “Mr. Mike” every time he poops in the potty. The children don’t know we are dating. We have told them we are special friends who really care about each other, but no holding hands or anything in front of the children – at least not for a long time. We are both new at this dating thing. He has been divorced for three years, and I am his first relationship. And he is my first also. It is a fine line as you decide how close you allow your child to become attached to this man in your life. While you hope that things last forever, one never really knows. And the last thing anyone would want to do, is to cause more drama in the little man’s life.