My husband gets these ideas in his head. For awhile, he was convinced that he needed a Harley, another time he spent months researching SUV’s. Every spring, he tries to convince me of our dire need for a boat.
Having known him for a long as I have, I usually can just ride out these whims of his. If I just ignore him when he goes on and on about horsepower and Craigslist deals, he’ll typically just drop the idea. This time, though, he just kept wearing me down. Every night after the kids went to bed, he’d show me thousands of boats online. On weekends he would drag us all over looking at used boats, having us climb up on them and show us all of the features.
“Look! There’s a changing room with a mirror and a place to put a potty.”
“This boat could fit all of our friends.”
“Just think of us going out fishing as a family.”
“We will have so much fun together on the boat.”
I could tell that getting a boat was inevitable. Either I could spend the rest of my life hearing about and looking at boats or we could just get a boat and get it over with.
We’ve had the boat just a few weeks now. Spring has made an early arrival, making it warm enough to take the boat out for rides on the lake. And as much as it feels like swallowing glass to admit, the boat is pretty awesome.
I concede that it appears that the children find the boat to be enjoyable. Smiling and whatnot.
I guess, JUST THIS ONE TIME, Tate was right.
oh wow! all that looks so wonderful.
great pictures.
and i guess….. if this is the one thing Tate has to be right about…. it’s a good one!
ENJOY
mpotter´s last [type] ..refreshing
Thank you! We will enjoy it!
You’ll never regret your boat. We bought one a few years ago, and while yes Jason was right for the first time ever, it was a very good thing.
I’m glad to hear that we won’t regret it!
My husband does the SAME thing! I usually just ride the wave. So far the most lavish purchase has been a new bow (he’s an archery hunter). I feel like my luck in this area is running out though. Thankfully his dad already has a boat!
Shiree´s last [type] ..‘Til My Sides Hurt
Oh yes, my husband is a hunter as well and is always looking at new guns, bows, 4 wheelers, fall harnesses, ammo, etc, etc, etc.
At least they’re easy to buy for on Christmas and birthdays! There’s always something they need for hunting.
So fun! If we had a lake anywhere near us, I would harass my husband to get a boat. Had one about 10 years ago and it was so much fun.
Michelle Smiles´s last [type] ..Outdoor pursuits
My Dad hasn’t fired up his boat in a while but I can tell you one thing. I have some really awesome childhood memories from times on that boat.
Elaine´s last [type] ..Cheerio, Old Chap!
My husband must be using Tate’s tactics. He’s been researching and looking at camper trailers. Knowing that I *don’t* camp. But…..
Apparently they sell some sort of camp cover for our boat. I, uh, don’t camp either!
It looks like fun, but we are not having any lake nearby
Let’s hope if we have to move somewhere else, that place have a lake nearby.
That’s so cool! I can imagine my little guy would love to go fishing. Awesome photos!
Sleeping Mom´s last [type] ..More mood swings than Jekyll and Hyde
What a wonderful family. That is one awesome bonding moment you and your kids will never forget. Think I need to ask my hubby to go fishing and boating too.
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So how many did they caught?
I will always remember my first boat ride. I can understand the reason behind the smile on your kids.
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They caught about 10 total. Nothing that was legal to keep, but the kids loved it!
What cute pictures! I hope you have fun on your boat.
Devan´s last [type] ..Zaps, family and napping for a week
We have a boat – have had it for years and I don’t want to get rid of it but now my husband does. It’s a fishing boat, so it’s not the sturdiest vessel out there, but I want my daughter to have the fun experiences of being out on the water and be comfortable on a boat. I love the pics and yeah – they’re SOMETIMES right.
Andrea´s last [type] ..I remember. And I learn.
I can’t wait for lake weather to truly hit here in Kentucky. I want to be on the water in the sun with super cold beer.
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Look at the smile on their face! You just did the right thing having a boat.
Oh my Goodness those kids are so dang cute! It’s tough to admit it when they we’re right after all. Glad your enjoying your boat! Looks like it’s a hit with everyone!
meg´s last [type] ..Price Check Your Coupons!
Had to laugh…so funny how when you are married, there is so little you each actually have a choice about in so many ways…bring on the boats, honey
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I’ve never been deep sea fishing but I think it would be an amazing experience. Deep-sea fishing must be very fun. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
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I guess having a boat is just worth it. Look at those smiles! Priceless!
Men and fishing…my husband is a kayak fisher so we don’t necessarily have a boat, but he has talked about getting together a fleet of kayaks so that we can all join in on his kayaking fun. The kids do love being on the water, though.
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