Going on a date with an old friend from highschool... She is 24 with a 6 month old. Dad is in the picture of childs life, her and the dad arent working things out and she is single.

Anyway,

We're going on a date and shell have her son with her, what are some good ideas for a date that are somewhat romantic yet enjoyable enough for the kid???

Im not taking him to chucky cheese.

I was thinking maybe a picnic in the park around here??

Get at me with some ideas guys!

 

I'm going to suggest that you not try to find a venue where you can pass the kid off on activities just so you can get time with mom. I suppose that's not a huge problem since he's only a 6 month old. Keep in mind that babies that age need pretty constant attention. I would say you should stick around one of your houses, even if it means just going to the park, beach, backyard for a picnic, but make sure she's prepared with whatever the kid might need to be outside.

It'd be easier to come up with a suggestion if we had a little background, like how you met "mom," any common interests you know of, etc.

The thing to remember is that if she's a good mom, the first check box you need to satisfy is that you get along with, and could potentially be trusted later to care for her child if you and she end up in a relationship. If you pick some date activity where you are simply looking to pass him off and keep him busy without having to spend time with him, she'll probably interpret that (whether you mean it or not) .

Also, weird girl for bring a baby on a first date - potentially endangering her baby by bringing an infant along with someone she doesn't know.

 

Also, if I had any excuse to get to Chucky Cheese without looking like a creepy man, I would. I love their cheesy cheesy pizza.

 

Yep, if she's bringing her kid on a date (especially a first date), she's not really ready to be dating.

 

All a six month old is going to do is sit in a stroller and play with the attached toys while you and mom do whatever...

Try this: talk to the lady and ask her about the baby's schedule in reference to this date (e.g., when's nap time, when she typically feeds the kid, bath time, bed time, etc.) Points are there for the taking.

Having said all of that - no option for a sitter? Especially for a first date. Maybe she's trying to impress the whole "package deal" thing from the outset. If so, show concern for the kid. Do not let that exceed attention due to the mom, however. You're going to have to walk a very fine line here.

Good luck

 

Ive known her for over 10 years... Since the 6th grade.

She knows she can trust me, her and I dated briefly in highschool but I was always friendzoned before that.

I told her yesterday that I always wanted to date her and hated being the friend... just to hint at my intentions with her.

The point of the thread isnt to find a venue where I can pass the kid off, I have no intentions of that. I do want to show her that I am capable and trust worthy with her child if I fall into a relationship with her... I do realize that that is probably #1 on her list. She cares about her son more than anything and is 100% committed to his wellbeing.. part of that comes from her being a nurse.

I havent spoken to her in years and actually just met a bartender that works for "mom's" older sister and the bartender and I started talking about "mom".. found out shes newly single, and I contacted mom from there.

Mom gets back to me saturday, starts chatting me up alittle... End up running into mom yesterday at her sisters restaurant while out with a few friends of mine, chatted up there and got a date for Tuesday...

So... Im thinking a picnic deal at the local park... Fawk cold sammiches... Ill bring the usual strawberries, chocolate, other junk for dessert... but I gotta do somethin other than cold sammiches.... hmmm.. What do I bring the baby?? Gerber?

 

Check with mom on Babies diet:
Food Processor + http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com = Baby food

Extra points. Try Avocado, its great for babies

 

Unless they have food allergies.
It's best to let mom bring the food until you know what the kid can/can't have.


I still say any date where the kid is present is not a real date. She'll be more focused on the kid than she will be on you, so she's not really giving you a fair shake as date material. Sounds to me like you're still stuck in the friend zone.

 

Do something either at you're place or at a park where you can sit and chat and if the baby needs attention its easy to give. Dont be THAT guy and take the baby to the movies and have it crying while I'm trying to watch Salt.

 

Me and a couple friends went there a few years ago, the pizza was terrible, nothing like what I remembered when I was a kid.