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I'm getting married in december and becoming an insta-dad. I'm loving it. She has 2 kids (8 and 6) from a previous marriage, I have none. Obviously, we plan on having our own as well, but that is a little down the road. We are celebrating holidays (first time the kids get to do most of them) We did christmas, made a gingerbread house. we are doing easter, just did easter eggs and I'm making them baskets and going to make them find them easter morning with clues.
I think I'm doing great so far and the kids seem to respect me and like me. My question is to those who have been in my position before and I would like to get some tips to help me in the future. What should i expect? What did you learn?
The mom can be tough on them and I will punish them also. I don't want to be the pushover and they seem to respect that. I'm sure in the future there will be times that the tension will be tougher, but i see it more as a challenge and a learning experience for all involved.
Just for a little background info, the father is not in the picture very much, but has communication and has them close to a month out of the each year. He lives a state away. He does seem to be there while they are together. I try to stay away from that aspect, but respect the fact that he does show the effort he does.
This is all new to me, but it really is a fun and learning experience. I love the mom so much and see this marriage lasting forever obviously (who wouldn't if you are getting married lol) I know it's a package deal and am all in and enjoying every minute.
eric
I think I'm doing great so far and the kids seem to respect me and like me. My question is to those who have been in my position before and I would like to get some tips to help me in the future. What should i expect? What did you learn?
The mom can be tough on them and I will punish them also. I don't want to be the pushover and they seem to respect that. I'm sure in the future there will be times that the tension will be tougher, but i see it more as a challenge and a learning experience for all involved.
Just for a little background info, the father is not in the picture very much, but has communication and has them close to a month out of the each year. He lives a state away. He does seem to be there while they are together. I try to stay away from that aspect, but respect the fact that he does show the effort he does.
This is all new to me, but it really is a fun and learning experience. I love the mom so much and see this marriage lasting forever obviously (who wouldn't if you are getting married lol) I know it's a package deal and am all in and enjoying every minute.
eric