Am I playing with fire when it comes to this guy - PART II?

Already asked the initial question about this situation a couple weeks ago,
http://www.fluther.com/148473/am-i-playing-with-fire-when-it-comes-to-this-guy/

but now have a followup!

I went through with the visit, and it was really great. He has a rough past, but has been nothing but sweet and wonderful with me. But, given my history with LDRs, I am feeling a bit hesitant of where this is/should be going.

He lives two hours away, which is not an issue to him – he’s fine driving down. He’s also quite a bit older than me (as in 10+ years….), and actually has children. Eek. Given my life situation, that’s a bit much for me to handle… yet I find myself not scared off by it.. and he is very reassuring that those things don’t matter at this point.

He’s made his feelings towards me very clear, as I’ve made my hesitations known, and we seem to be on the exact same page. Neither one wants a serious relationship, but each is caught off guard with how easy this feels.

None of my friends have been in situations even close to this, so I’m really lacking on good advice.

So, any stories of where situations like this worked out? Are the age, distance and children things that can be overcome? Should I just run, and avoid any unpleasant consequences of getting further attached? Or should I just go with it?

Any discussion is appreciated, as I’d really like to hear opinions from at least a few people who don’t think that I’m completely crazy (like the friends my age do!)