Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are serious and ready to take the next step in their second whirlwind romance (opens in new tab).

"They plan to spend the holidays together and also take some solo trips (opens in new tab)," a source told Entertainment Tonight (opens in new tab). "They always want to be together, so the next big thing is Thanksgiving and Christmas. There is a lot to coordinate and they are figuring it out."

After 17 years apart, Bennifer (opens in new tab) doesn't want to waste any more time without each other." Says the source, "It's like they've never been apart, but this time everything is much better." The two are crazy about each other and their friends joke around."

The source also mentions how Jennifer Garner (open in new tab), with whom Affleck shares children Violet, Serafina, and Samuel, feels about her ex's new love story. 'Her kids love J.Lo and J.Lo loves them,' she says. If Ben is happy, the kids are happy. If Ben is happy and the kids are happy, Jen feels that there is nothing to be upset about." Jen also says that Ben looks better than ever. She and Ben are doing very well in terms of co-parenting, and everything is going well."

It is unclear if some or all of Affleck and Lopez's respective children (open in new tab) will be included in their joint vacation plans, but they have recently included them in a ton of outings, including a trip to LA's Magic Castle (open in new tab). Well, this is all very heartwarming, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us.