I think it is best if you talk about the present to begin with. All of the things that you enjoy and share in common. The past will come up all on it's own. At the right time. When and if they are ready to find out all of the things that made you what you are today.
RE: Dear Daves "Start Smoking Helpline".......
come to pappa? so THATS where "hows yer father" came from.