Future geek

Its funny on what you try to guide your kids in to . You want them to be their own person but you would like them to enjoy some things you like too. By them selves they have found they love fishing, star wars, riding bikes,Nerf guns ,Nascar and football (Matthew loves the Broncos). I wanted to geek out with me and watch Dr who - They weren't into it, and that's OK too. However because netflix suggested Primeval they are huge fans. It took them a little bit to adjust to an English accent from a Chicago/Midwest/Spanish accent but they love the show.... Its fun to be a geek in what ever you want. From cards to trains to dinosaurs to what ever... enjoy it.

Expect more kids...

Well I wanted to take you and your brother and do some late evening/ night fishing. I was hoping to catch some big carp and maybe a catfish or two. I was ready with bread bait and chicken livers. I also decided to bring a small grill so we could make a small bon fire and make Smores.  When I got home you two asked if Andrew and his brother could go.  I got there and we added aAndrews baby brother + another 2 kids from the neighborhood... All in all We got there and I was watching 7 kids.  I didn't get a chance to fish my self , but watching all of you and making smores in to the night was just great as well.... When you have your own kids always expect more kids at any given moment ..... its fun that way too...

1st Bass

One word of advise is to stay excited for your kids. Watch the world through their eyes and the world stays young.  Here's what I mean.... I have been taking you boys fishing for some time - 3 years or so. before that I have only fished once or twice in my life. I stopped and learned how to tie knots and set worms and even how to cast. I studied different hooks and lures for you guys. All this so I could show you two how to fish.  I was excited at your first blue gill and small bull head. Even when I saw your monster Carp I was excited for you. Now this is the first Largemouth Bass you caught. Not only did I watch your line and fish I watched your face and listened to your voice... You were so excited and proud. You deserved to be.... Stay excited from the first thing you do to the last. Boys I will always be proud of you as long as you give it your best. 

 

With love , dad.