22 Answers

CONGRATS!

No advice whatsoever...he is a middle-aged man and SURELY he might have developed some kind of wisdom by now.  If not, and he has made a foolish decision, who has to live with that?  He does.  He hasn't asked your opinion to do this...he probably won't ask your opinion if he needs to "undo" it.  Sadly, that's often how "kids" behave, isn't it?    :(

Ducky

Maybe or maybe not....you decide. :)

Congratulations, nod and smile.

Ducky

Yeah it's that old "nod and smile thing"...hard to do sometimes.

This might be the start of something good for your son, ready made family.I wouldn't be too concerned, after all he is 44,wish them well and let them get on with it.

My dad married my mother when she already had 4 kids (I was #4) and he is my dad forever......44 is a good age to be married.........

Wishing you all the best to your new family..Congratulations..

Your son has made his choice. He is a grown man and I am sure has considered all aspects of that  relationschip. I wish them both well and hope they are happy.

Your son should sit down with the kids, with mom NOT present and explain, that he could never replace or want to replace their father. But he will be there for them in time of need. Once they feel comfortable with the fact that he is not a supreme being to be feared, they will respect him. Some of them may grow to love the man. What's MORE important is that they respect him for his contribution to the family unit. Trust me, I know from what I speak. I've had three stepfathers. I wish you all well.

Well this way its all done at once . If the kids are past the diaper s stage its a blessing .  Money saved on child birth too. Wish them luck and hold thy tongue  until all cards are shown  is my advice . If the kids are well behaved its a pretty good indicator of the mother . Life has many unusual turns and here the benefit of the doubt is in  order . I hope you are surprised and pleased with the out come .               Bill

We all like to think we will or have met THE one, only thing i can say is CONGRATULATIONS and hope he remebers the date at LEAST every four years. 

Why are you concerned?  Meanwhile congratulations to all of you.  Not a concern but warn them that they will be able to celebrate their anniversary every four years only...

Why didn,t he tell you until yesterday?????

I wish them well!

Let him get on with his new life, be there for him, if he ever  wants to discuss any thing. Congerulations to them both.

probably going to be like shock treatment for awhile, but I wish them well and hope they have a bright future together

Ducky

Hey lamb...I'm waaaaayyy older than that and I still don't think that I am middle aged! LOL!!!!!!

I think you want advice for YOU, not him!  ????
Be honest.  You are blindsided!  You have a million questions and concerns.  AND, beyond all that, you couldn't be happier for him.  You are looking forward to meeting (?) your daughter-in-law, his wife, and your grandchildren.  
When you meet HER, be warm and gracious. Keep an eye on the kids!  You have a huge adjustment to make, but I know you have the wherewithall to do so successfully.  And we are always here with our expert advice and shoulders to lean on!
My best wishes to ALL of you!!!!  Love, Bob/PKB 

WoW! Congrats. Sorry he didnt tell you to yesterday ?**@! 

Now that's truly taking a leap on leap.

It is so wonderful to find love at any age.  God bless your son and his wife.  Don't worry.  Be supportive.  He probably will have the same ups and downs that the rest of us married and divorced folks have had.  Congrads to him!

Congratulations on your sons nuptials and to your family expanding! How wonderful.

Just remember when you become a mother-in-law keep your lips sealed and your thoughts to yourself. Sometimes that doesn't work either, but good luck.

Thank You.  I appreciate the support.Thank You! I'm very happy.

Yes, your right he is a good man.  Just surprised.