When to tell the kids

Telling kids

IEcplSeeking said:
They look to us, as parents, to educate them and teach them how to view the world. ...

Teach them right and they will impress you with how they handle themselves. :)
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Have sex if you want to do so. I'm amazed at the reaction to the idea on this thread. You're already introducing a non-traditional relationship to them, and kids eventually learn that lovers have sex.

Not in front of them, of course, just like the passionate kissing. There's a level of PDA that's uncomfortable for any third parties, even if it's a traditional hetero couple. But I wouldn't be overly concerned about a kid overhearing a bit of sexual activity. It happens. One of our daughters (when she was about 10) knocked on our door when she heard us going at it. It became an opportunity (the next day) for a great conversation.

We have four children, btw, the youngest being 21. We've been through all stages. And given my vocation, I've done lots of work with families.

My word would be to relax and be yourselves. :)
 
I believe you're right, PolyPriest.
 
Almost time for our vacation P bought a 3 person air mattress didn't known it exist.
Really looking forward to our time together.
 
We came home today had a great holiday.
First of all the kids enjoyed it. The weather was the best you can get in the Netherlands.
2weeks of sunshine.
The campsite was really cool lots of alternative people so no strange looks or reactions when we were cuddly or walking hand in hand.
Sleeping together didn't really work out due D,s sleeping problems and the extreme heat.
Most of the time P slept in the main tent D in his own tent and I slept in the hammock.

The showers had, save water shower together. Written on the door.
So we did I don't think we saved water.

The kids didn't behave different when we were cuddly on the bed or kissing.

We have not left the camping site except for grocery shopping.
There was a pool and a lake and activities D went to the yoga class every day.
There was a circus on one day and music every evening.

Had lots of fun and really enjoyed being together like this.
 
That sounds like you had a really nice time. I am glad to hear that. It sounds like the kids are adjusting just fine, no trauma or anything like that.
 
Martinus said:
We came home today. Had a great holiday.

First of all, the kids enjoyed it. The weather was the best you can get in the Netherlands, 2 weeks of sunshine.

The campsite was really cool. Lots of alternative people, so no strange looks or reactions when we were cuddly or walking hand in hand.

Sleeping together didn't really work out due D's sleeping problems and the extreme heat. Most of the time P slept in the main tent, D in his own tent, and I slept in the hammock.

The showers had "save water shower together" written on the door. So we did, but I don't think we saved water.:D

The kids didn't behave differently when we were cuddly on the bed or kissing.

We didn't leave the campsite except for grocery shopping. There was a pool and a lake and activities. D went to the yoga class every day. There was a circus on one day and music every evening.

Had lots of fun and really enjoyed being together like this.
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It sounds wonderful! And if there was a goodly amount of "alternative" people, all the better. Your little poly family fit in with all the other weirdos. No big need to pretend to be a heteronormative monogamous couple with "Uncle So and So" along. Nice!

I'm not hetero or mono so I approve. Sorry the sleeping was hot and uncomfortable, but otherwise, it sounds great. You were well prepared for the trip thanks to talking it out here and amongst yourselves.
 
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