Today I took my 4 yr old hunting and didn't expect to see much as he is very much like his Mother in the way of excessive verbal communication. And at first I was right. I saw no squirrels, no turkeys, no deer, no NOTHING. That's when I realized that when I stopped to listen, he stopped to listen. when I sat down, he sat down. When I nocked an arrow, he nocked an arrow. I took the opportunity to thank God for all the blessings that I have received, while holding his hand and when I finished he enthusiastically said "AMEN". What I saw today was a young boy that is watching my every move and listening to my every word. What an awesome responsibility. (http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o629/wetfeathers1/DSC02960_2_zpsd6fae394.jpg)
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"I wanna be just like you Daddy" You are right...awsome responsibility!
:campfire: Nothing better!
Very cool!
Very Cool wetfeathers!! Thanks for sharing!
Brad
Very Nice! My youngest is in College now and this brings back some great memories. Thanks.
Nothing like it!
Yes it is a awesome responsibility,but it sounds like you have his priorities in the right order,congrats on a fine little buddy. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I just spent the last weekend in bow camp hunting with the 11 year old, giving it the old "middle school try". Going out late, coming in early. We hunted the same blind a couple of times. I set him up on his own in a ladder stand for the first time, while I hunted a little ways away.
His big brother (14 yrs) just took off with his older cousin, did his own scouting and set up. This was a first, also.
It wasn't long ago that the 14 yr. old was my little catter box partner just like yours.
I am making every effort to soak it all in. There is a lot going on in those "see nothing" hunts.
Keep up the good work.
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Like the song:
"I've been watchin' you Dad.
Ain't that cool.
I'm your buckaroo.
I wanna be like you."
That's how it's supposed to be. You are blessed Sir!
Very cool! I have a 6 month old son and can't wait to have those moments with him.
Cherish the moment because time is like a vapor and you'll turn and it will soon be gone.
Very well said and very good f you to ralize and Thbank the Lord for it. God Bless brother
;) It will only get better,you wait!
Fun to watch and see my son do the same thing, and scary at the same time.
That's the "Good Stuff"!
Man I'm glad you saw what you saw. I know sometimes I'm to bussy to see what right in front of me. My son just turned 14 and he killed his first bow-kill a few weeks back. Keep up the good work.
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Another "Youngin", we will get to watch and enjoy growing up with you here on the Gang ! Mine will be 17 soon..... it goes too fast. :readit:
:thumbsup: :notworthy: Pretty cool!
Wow, i have to say. For me, this has been one of the best posts i have seen in quite some time.
I am away from my two little boys right now. I have spent 65 percent of the last two years abroad. The outdoors and all it has to offer to my children, is very important to me.
I use to get mentally caught up with thinking, if i bring my kids int he woods, i will not be successful. It didn't take long for me to realize the exact same thing.
Michael, you sound like a very well grounded and excellent father. I sure hope i get to meet you one day.
Thanks so much for making my day by sharing. You son has a smile that exudes his happiness of spending time with you.
Jack
Way cool!!!
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too cool.
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What is't all about... Touching post. Thank you.
~CB
Good on you. :clapper:
AWSOME!!!!!!
God has blessed you both! Amen! :clapper:
Very Cool! Gotta love the responsibility!
Jason
that is sooooooo cool!! now, if that would only work with the better half!!
It is amazing how much we learn about ourselves from our kids. Just watch them and they will show us what we are and what they aspire to become. Yes, we do have an awesome responsibility, but it sure is fun. My kids are grown now, but I have an 8 month old grandson that I hope to help train up as a woodsman.
Way to go Dad!!!! I applaud you for having your priorities straight!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
How awesome.... The day is coming when I'll be able to do that with my daughter. I can't wait...