This may sound corny and not really hunting related: Yesteday I decided to go straight home from work and picking up the kids from school instead of doing some work on the farm. I spent the rest of my day, from 3-9 playing in the yard with my two kids, our dog, two of my neighbors kids and my other neighbor. We decided to play a little friendly game of football and wrestle around a bit. I tell ya, I havent had that much fun in a long time. My wife watched us most of the evening and said "I havent seen you like that in a very long time, it was nice to see you playing with the kids like that again." It was a blast! I knew there were other things that should have been done like mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, working at the farm, and such, but you know how it goes. We all deserve a break once in a while from our daily routines. Before bed I asked my wife what we had planned for Friday nite. She said she didnt know...typical answer. I said "Good Im taking you out for dinner" She was like umm ok...... I told her flat out it has nothing to do with hunting season coming up, just something I want to do, wich was the total truth. She didnt beleive me lol...go figure. Lastnight when we were laying in bed, she asked what has gotten into me, shes never seen me like this. I looked at her and just told her I loved her gave her a gentle kiss good night. I guess theres a time in all our lives when we realize its all the little things that we do while we are here that matters the most. I had pretty rough last few years. I lost my grandfather back in 2006, my sister last year she was only 40, and almost lost my mom this year. I guess it all just came rushing back and made me realize. Im only human, my time can be up any moment. I urge everyone on here to stop and take a good hard look at everything and everyone around you and think about it. Remember these things are gifts. Remember to play with your children, love your family and show them that every day. Before you leave on your next hunting trip, put off today what can be done another day, do something special with your family, or just do something little for them or with them to show that you appreciate them in your lives. Becasue you never know when you can be taken away from them or them away from you. They will remember these days for the rest of their lives, and so will you.
Completely agree ! We had the grandkids spend the weekend and did none of the "normal" things around the house.....just did stuff with them. Best weekend I've had in a while :D
Agreed! It's very easy to get stressed about "everything that has to get done"...but I've realized many times...if you just focus on making the wife and kids smile...everyone's happy! ...and sometimes it just takes a post like this to Remind me again...thanks!
