Quality Time
This past Sunday here in the US was Father's Day and my kids gave me the best Father's Day ever. A lot of people get gifts and stuff for these types of occasions, but I got something way better than that, quality time with my kids and it was their idea.
My wife has been in Washington and Oregon for the past few days and left before Father's Day, so I wasn't expecting much that day since we usually have to remind our kids about these types of things. I had to work early in the morning, but about 3 hours before I was going to be getting off work, my kids texted me and asked if I could take them all fishing.
Of course I was going to agree with them. I told them I was going to buy some steaks and some other stuff for dinner and we were going to have a nice meal together after as well.
My son has been an avid fisherman these past few months and has gotten really good at it, when he isn't splitting his head open on his fishing trips. He was excited to take out his bow and do some bow fishing for some carp. It has been really cool to see him get out of the house and be excited about fishing and seeing all of the different fish that he has been catching.
My daughter isn't as used to fishing as my son and still gets a bit squeamish when putting worms on the hooks. It also may have been due to the fact that the container of worms was left in my son's car all day and got extremely hot, killing the worms, so they were nothing more than warm dead limp noodles.
We didn't catch anything before dinner, but my son went back out to a different spot after we ate and shot this big guy. It was his first catch with the bow. He is out right now fishing as well, and I am sure that he will be catching a lot more.
Overall, Father's Day this year was one of the best in recent years. It is hard seeing your kids grow up and want to spend time away with their friends, so it was awesome that they both wanted to hang out with their old man and do some fishing, even if I do suck at it.
It a very great experience so far being a father to my little girl and she will clock 1 year old next month. It has been a lovely time spent with them ( family) showing more love and affection day by day is the greatest gift. Thanks for sharing this with us my friend...
Happy early birthday to your baby girl.
Thanks so much for your warm wishes and comment. Gracias 💪 🤸🏿♂️🤸🏿♂️
Awww this was so nice to read. Quality time is really important. Glad to see that your kids pampered you and gave you such a nice gift.
The picture with your daughter's face expression when holding that worm or stuff which was in her hands... Priceless😂😂
lol, ya those worms felt pretty gross. Thanks for stopping by and for your great comment.
Aaa only when I think about them....👀😂 Welcome!
Wow! This is so delightful to read. I'm not really that close with my father so it warms my heart to read something like this.
I'm not that close to my father either, so I am glad that I am able to spend time with my kids so hopefully our relationship never goes away.
I know it's late, but Happy Father's Day to you and to all the amazing fathers out there. I know you'll spend more quality time with your kids. It's great that you have a common bonding activity with your kids. Please continue to bless this space with warm father stuff. 😄
WTF you caught a fish with a bow?? Hahahah that's pretty cool!
Ya, my son has been doing a lot of bow fishing lately. He loves it.
It's been some time since I catched a nice carp...
Looks like your daughter doesn't like hooking the bait...😁
That is a monster. I would have loved to reel that one in.
It was quite nice the drill with it. My biggest catch actually.
Oh dear friend @derangedvisions Congratulations for this day with your kids... Greetings from Venezuela.