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traildad (original poster member #35258) posted at 4:18 AM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving! On Friday I will meet her three children, and she will meet my three children, and they will meet each other. Her and I with six children ages 4-8 visiting a museum and having lunch! What an amazing journey! :)
Me BH - 33
3 beautiful young children
DDay 12/13/11
Divorced.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 4:22 AM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Enjoy your day, traildad.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Brandon808 ( member #35619) posted at 4:53 AM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Throw in a housekeeper named Alice and you've got the Brady Bunch 
Seriously though, Happy Thanksgiving and much luck to you both. 
[This message edited by Brandon808 at 10:54 PM, November 27th, 2013 (Wednesday)]
persevere ( member #31468) posted at 6:31 AM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
How exciting traildad! Hope it all goes well.
DDay:2011
Status: D 2011
Remarried to a kind and wonderful man - 2017
Above all, be the heroine, not the victim. - Nora Ephron
It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
- J. K.
Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 6:46 AM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Every time I see this thread at the top of this section-it brings a smile. Thank you Traildad and Lady Friend for sharing your new beginning with us.
Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy your time together at the museum.
I trust you is a better compliment than I love you, because you may not trust the person you love, but you can always love the person you trust. - UnknownRelationships are like sharing a book, it doesn't work if you're not on the same page.
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving Traildad to you and your lady. I hope it is a fun day and all the kids get along well.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
HobbesTheTiger ( member #41477) posted at 5:30 PM on Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Hi. I've been lurking here for some time and this thread is one of the most heart-warming I've read. and I'm really happy for you guys!
However, I wonder if it's too soon for kids to get involved? You have been seeing each other for "only" 3-4 months, and I've heard people/psychologists recommend waiting 6-12 months...
Happy holidays and good luck in any case!:)
IrishLass518 ( member #34373) posted at 2:16 AM on Saturday, November 30th, 2013
Hoping that your outing was a good one for everyone :)
Me: 46 BS Divorced
Him: 45 Married OW
DDay: 07/04/2008
Divorced: 06/15/2011
5 kids: IrishLass 27,IrishLad 25, IrishLass 23, IrishLad 21 and IrishLad 12
"You can't run from trouble..there ain't no place that far"
traildad (original poster member #35258) posted at 4:40 AM on Saturday, November 30th, 2013
We've certainly heard every Brady Bunch reference you can think of! :) Today was a good day! A nice, casual meet-up at a museum to visit with Santa and have some lunch. It was a nice, low-pressure way to meet each others' kids and break the ice. Everyone had a good time. We have a beautiful picture of all six children standing in front of a Christmas tree. A very cool day. Wonderful to see her in her main role as a mother. She's fantastic.
The kids do not know her and I are dating, although the more insightful ones may suspect it. If asked directly we would tell the truth, but for now we treated this outing as if we were friends only. We will keep things casual like this for now, and let things develop naturally.
Me BH - 33
3 beautiful young children
DDay 12/13/11
Divorced.
Blackhair ( member #39451) posted at 10:29 AM on Sunday, December 1st, 2013
Thanks for the update, we all love it hear the happy stories!
M: 10 years both late 40s.
3 Children
DDay: April 2013
Legally separated on Oct 2013.
I am determined to fly even with broken wings and a broken heart!
traildad (original poster member #35258) posted at 2:18 AM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
I took a chance in the checkout lane ... and here I am almost five months later, I couldn't be happier. Our kids have met and know we are dating. We had a fantastic holiday season together. My life changed completely because of that one chance encounter. Before I met her I would've laughed if you told me I could possibly fall in love again anytime soon. Now, here I am, falling for her more and more each day.
Me BH - 33
3 beautiful young children
DDay 12/13/11
Divorced.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 2:22 AM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
So glad things are going well for you guys, traildad. Thanks for the update!
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Bluebird26 ( member #36445) posted at 7:06 AM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Nice update. Hope your happiness continues
Me: BW
Best thing I gained in my divorce - my freedom.
Life's good.
cmego ( member #30346) posted at 12:27 PM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Because of you…I look around at the checkout line at the grocery store
Glad to hear all is going well!
me...BS, 46 years old.
Divorced
ImEnoughForMe ( member #41869) posted at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
I'm so glad you posted an update and things are going wonderful for you two. I was just thinking of your story and wondering how things were going.
What you have shared with us gives us hope.
Thank you.
Do the best you can do until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. - Maya Angelou
Too_Trusting ( member #99) posted at 5:04 PM on Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Thanks for the update! I was just wondering about you and this wonderful journey, so I guess you got my ESP message! 
"Anyone perfect must be lying; anything easy has its cost. Anyone plain can be lovely; anyone loved can be lost." Barenaked Ladies
traildad (original poster member #35258) posted at 1:55 PM on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
Six months ago yesterday I took a chance. I had no idea it would lead to all of this. I am incredibly thankful for this wonderful woman in my life. :)
Me BH - 33
3 beautiful young children
DDay 12/13/11
Divorced.
lovehatelove ( member #42541) posted at 2:11 PM on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
Ohhhhh my....
traildad you made me get teary eyed....
what an amazing story... and everything seems to be going well!!
I'm very happy for you!!
(and hopeful that I too will meet someone if I choose the divorce route...)
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 2:38 PM on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
Thrilled to see you posted an update. Very happy for you both and glad it is still working out and hope it continues.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
SoHappyNow ( member #8923) posted at 2:52 PM on Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
Glad to see your update! Sometimes life tosses us someone wonderful and says "Here....catch!". It did for me and seems like it did for you, too.
In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer..Albert Camus--------73 now. Dday #1 was 11/11/05 ***Used to be hit-by-a-train*** Widowed, then VERY happily remarried 2/14/14
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