Lisa collected her 2 teenage daughters and pre-teen son in her van and drove 3 1/2 hours to my house...All things being equal, it was a very good day.
My kids liked her kids... my kids like her.
Her kids dig me... she likes my kids...
I have always believed that relationships are built over the dinner table, which is why there has never been a TV in my kitchen...
Over dinner we did "guided communication." The following questions were asked of all the kids...
- What's going on in your world?
- What's your favorite memory of your parent (the one present at the table).
- Ask your parent any question.
- Ask your parent's "date" any question.
My favorite question came from Lisa's oldest daughter - "What do you like about my Mom?"
When it was all done, the kids stayed at the table and talked among themselves for a while... overall, it was really good. I think we're growing closer together, and I really like this.
I am going to marry her one day...
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