Wonderful "almost" final run of the year!

Rinkerfam · 09-26-2004, 09:49 PM

I had the pleasure of taking my four and a half year old son out on the lake today for a little father and son time. We had a nice ride from West Alton to Patrician shores where we anchored for lunch. We spent the afternoon cleaning the boat and playing frisbee. Finally we took a ride under the Black Cat Island bridge and made our way back to West Alton. I am truly amazed at how time has flown and how much he has grown since his first boat ride (at 4 months). Now he is proud to show me that he can put his life jacked on by himself (no need for dads help anymore). He is also very interested in the care of the boat, which at the tender age of four touches me. I think back to a picture frame that my wife gave me for fathers day two years ago. The picture in it is of my now 4 and a half year old, and the message on the frame simply says "Daddy's Little Helper". He has become just that. I am truly blessed to be able to spend my free time at a place I love and to be able to share it with my family. I only hope that both of my sons develop the deep connection that I have with Winni. After spending the day with my oldest, I have the feeling it's in his blood.

09-26-2004, 09:49 PM	#1
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Wonderful "almost" final run of the year! I had the pleasure of taking my four and a half year old son out on the lake today for a little father and son time. We had a nice ride from West Alton to Patrician shores where we anchored for lunch. We spent the afternoon cleaning the boat and playing frisbee. Finally we took a ride under the Black Cat Island bridge and made our way back to West Alton. I am truly amazed at how time has flown and how much he has grown since his first boat ride (at 4 months). Now he is proud to show me that he can put his life jacked on by himself (no need for dads help anymore). He is also very interested in the care of the boat, which at the tender age of four touches me. I think back to a picture frame that my wife gave me for fathers day two years ago. The picture in it is of my now 4 and a half year old, and the message on the frame simply says "Daddy's Little Helper". He has become just that. I am truly blessed to be able to spend my free time at a place I love and to be able to share it with my family. I only hope that both of my sons develop the deep connection that I have with Winni. After spending the day with my oldest, I have the feeling it's in his blood.