1st hunt with my boy

[GlockGirl]

My son (7) & I went on our first real hunt together tonight, finally. We walked away empty handed & I am a little frustrated for not having a higher confidence level in the shot opportunity that arose a couple times, even though it was about a 240-250 yard distance. I want a clean, accurate shot, not one to cause any suffering.
He was also passed out & I didn’t want to wake him up with a heart attack from the gun shot. (Tried to wake him twice quietly but he was out) Ha.
Although I may not let go of the regret from the memorable trip this could’ve been (had it ended differently) for a while, it will still be a very memorable trip & I am most certainly grateful for the time spent in my favorite place on Earth with my favorite person on Earth & that’s a HUGE win for this mama.
I’m also thankful I was taught to love the hunt more than the harvest as well as the cherish-able moments spent with family. I made sure to let my son know this tonight as well. Just the fact that he wanted to go sit in the middle of nowhere with me instead of staying behind at my dad’s lets me know I’m doing something right. #GodsCountry #MamasBoy #LoveTheHunt

 

[7pt62THOR]

Great job Mama!

 

[Justin87]

I couldn't have summed it up any better. I agree. It sounds like your doing a pretty good job. Good luck on your next hunt. Hopefully you'll get him hooked.

 

[Hayata]

Great job Mom!

 

[imawoodsman]

GR8 job GlockGirl!!
Make-n memories!

 

[THREEJAYS]

That’s a cool memory

 

[GlockGirl]

I couldn't have summed it up any better. I agree. It sounds like your doing a pretty good job. Good luck on your next hunt. Hopefully you'll get him hooked.

Thank you, I’m tryin. As a parent, especially a single parent, I guess I fear of constant disappointment from him with me, but it sure helps to appreciate a successful hunt when it happens. He was a lot less bummed that myself so that was a plus. Ha. I’m hopin next weekend we’ll be able to bag some meat together.

 

[GlockGirl]

(Insert thirsty male comment)

Gross.

 

[GlockGirl]

Thank y’all! I just want him to love it as much as myself & more!

 

[Justin87]

Thank you, I’m tryin. As a parent, especially a single parent, I guess I fear of constant disappointment from him with me, but it sure helps to appreciate a successful hunt when it happens. He was a lot less bummed that myself so that was a plus. Ha. I’m hopin next weekend we’ll be able to bag some meat together.

Most kids are actually pretty easy to please. They just want your attention and approval. They usually don't get hung up on the same things that we do. I see a happy boy in that picture. Deer or no