Something ive noticed about having kids. I used to like doing alot of things. I still do but it has changed. It used to be really important to me to be the one catching the fish or killing the deer, or whatever else i was doing, i wanted to be the one in the thick of it. Nowadays it seems to be more about setting up experiences for the boy or helping Joney be successful. I still like catching a few fish but i also like sitting back watching the kids. I used to didnt want to be on the sidelines but im spending alot of time watching these days. I guess priorities change over time. Maybe once catching the fish was the payoff, now seeing my son catch one is the payoff. Just getting old i guess.

I spend my time baiting more hooks, and taking fish off the hook. Playing pitcher a lot more than batting, it’s part of it. But I don’t let him have his way all the time. Spare the rod spoil the child

Enjoy it, it flies by fast

It'll be even more so when you have grandkids JW, but you'll be happy with that.

Priorities shift in life. It is much more enjoyable to watch kids succeed and have fun. That is, until my son starts talking smack about him being better than me. Then it is game on….but he still usually wins.

Having kids has ruined deer hunting for me. LOL!! If I ever go solo, I'm always passing on deer thinking that would be a good one for either of my boys. I've grown to like it, though. I was as excited as I have been in years last year when I was sitting beside my 9-year old when he got his first good antlered deer. Priority shift, for sure.

Now about the only time I'm serious about deer hunting is a few days with the flintlock on WMAs before regular season starts.

yep, aint nothing like spankin some kids and hearing their little screams.

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Amen

I took my daughter to rifle range and out of 300 plus rounds , I only fired one round, also had a great time

Just wait till you have Grand kids or even Great grands. Life and kids are a blessing from God

I'm just getting to the point where the kids (16 and 20) aren't needing/wanting my help anymore. That's a fun time too. Getting to see them succeed with what you taught them and learning on their own.

I remember taking my son fishing. First few times I tried to fish too. Impossible to do. 18 years later I have a 4yo. Just purchased her first fishing rod and tackle box. Gonna take her fishing. Gonna take an extra bream setup and keep it in the truck as a spare. I won't be attempting to fish myself. It's a waste of time.

But now he's grown, those were some of my favorite times with my son. I'd give anything if he could find the time to joins us on her first fishing trip.

That was me when I took my grandkids. I loaded mags and could barely keep up.

I have passed a butt load of deer to try to get my kids in front of them. My oldest got a big head last year, and if he doesn't get his hunter ed, his deer season is going to suck for him.... LOL!!

I have passed a butt load of deer to try to get my kids in front of them. My oldest got a big head last year, and if he doesn't get his hunter ed, his deer season is going to suck for him.... LOL!!