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I haven't written much about our developing relationship with our little guy's first parents and extended family so far. We've had one visit with both parents and extended family on mom's side and we are set to go for another visit in just a few weeks. In between there has been lots of texting, sending of photos via text, a phone call and skyping once. So far, I have to say, the relationship has been very easy. I have always felt comfortable during all of our interactions, and, especially in the case of little guy's first mom, it seems to be a mutual sense of comfort and ease.

Was I even close to this mature when I was her age? I can't imagine that I was. At the risk of falling into the fantasy trap of idolizing our children's first parents, I really have been nothing but impressed with these two people, as well as the extended family that we have met so far. Little guy's first dad is so incredibly loving and sweet toward little guy as well as big sis every time we are together. There are some issues with secrecy that I am trying to wrap my head around, but that I will save for another post.