I had a reader say she was disappointed I didn’t write about fishing with my son so here goes.

Fishing with my kids has been part of the family for a long time. One of the joys of owning a boat is when you get the kids on it they can’t get away from you. Sooner or later they will talk.

Fishing Friday with Eric was an afternoon spent laughing. We were joined by Brandon green who is currently playing for the St. Louise Rams. We’ve known Brandon for years do the time on the boat was very comfortable. We drifted what we’ve come to call hallelujah corner and found a few fish or I should say Brandon found a few fish. Mostly Brandon harassed Eric about his earring and me about not catching fish. It’s a guy thing.

Saturday I hurt my back launching the boat. The nose of the boat hung on the front roller so I just thought I’d pick it up. Bad move on my part especially considering I had a 270 lb. NFL defensive lineman next to me. The day was spent with Brandon whining about being out fished by a kid with an earring and a cripple. My what a difference a day makes.

Here’s what mattered about the weekend. I had to practically have Eric carry me into the grocery store on the way home so we could get a few things most importantly medicine for my back. When we got to the house he made sure I got on a heating pad while he unloaded everything. Basically he took pretty good care of he decrepit father. It’s nice to see your kids grow up to be good people and its even nicer to know they really do care about you.

If I’ve learned anything about raising kids its there is no such thing as quality time, there is only time and it is essential.

Were headed to Abilene in a few weeks to see my daughter’s end of year concert. She’s in ACU’s Acappella chorus. It will be a great time to do that time with the kid’s thing again.