of a hunter's wife.That is a blog that Clayton told me I needed to start. Kind of like a forum for fellow hunters wives to go to to vent, complain, lend an ear, etc. It started as a joke, but as the season has gone on, I'm starting to think it isn't such a bad idea. Don't get me wrong... I'm not *technically* complaining, just trying to see if there are others out there in the same boat. This season has been long... and not entirely productive (sorry Clayton). We have yet to score a deer for the freezer due to the fact that deer hunting isn't necessarily a passion at our house anymore. It's all about the ducks these days. There are 4 more weekends and I couldn't be happier. I'm very thankful that one of those weekends I will actually be going along for the ride. But there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. But wait... turkey season is just around the corner. Oh brother!
(text/pic we sent Clayton this weekend when he was in Arkansas)
7 comments:
Oh Shealy I totally get this. I keep saying that in my next life I'm not marrying a hunter.
Stephen is not even an "extreme" duck hunter. He's very reasonable. But even the little bit that he goes wears. me. out.
All the men in my family are duck hunters and they make me CRAZY this time of year. They wake up a 3 in the morning, come home, and are good for nothing. The mud. The massive amounts of camo. I am technically complaining. Lord forgive me.
Yeah for just a few more weekends.
Fortunately S does not turkey hunt. Except he did go one time last year and killed one. Scared me to death because I was afraid he would get sucked into it.
Thanks for letting me vent - ha.
I'm right there with you both! Joseph hunts any and every living animal...However, ducks are the favorite. I just do NOT understand the obsession. I have to pray for patience frequently, and I look forward to the end of January!!
Also, I'm still searching for an equally expensive, time-consuming, fun hobby for me to take up. Any suggestions are welcome!
I think a hunting widow blog would be perfect! I have lots of material! This hasn't been the most productive deer hunting year (does Wes hitting one with his truck count??) but he has brought home the ducks. Now if I could just figure out a good way to cook the little devils! I guess I can't complain too much- my children are hunting orphans some weekends! :)
My husband too has basically abandoned deer hunting and has caught the duck hunting bug big time. As crazy as it sounds, the best thing that has happened to us is that Bryant (and a few others) bought some hunting land close by. At first I thought it would make it worse since he can go so much more often, but it's actually way better. He can go without having to make a weekend of it. He's usually home by 9 a.m. or so. Of course, he is VERY good at not being lazy the rest of the day even though I'm sure he's exhausted. He usually voluntarily takes Miller for the afternoon to give me a little break. Surprisingly, with us owning land we're all happier. He goes a lot more than he used to, but it's much more broken up. Now, if I could just get him to leave a little more quietly in the morning ;)
I've been putting up with this for 15 years. When Chip isn't fishing, he's hunting. When he isn't hunting, he's fishing. It through me over the edge when he started missing events his children are involved in. He doesn't care though. Daddies can't get back the moments with their children that they are missing. They won't realize this until they are grown and gone. Then they will wish they stayed home more. Drives me bananas. I have completely given up sewing because of Chip's hobbies. There is no time for me to fit mine in.
I didn't know my wife had so many friends with duck hunting husbands! Sounds like we need a reunion!
-Clayton
shealy...i get it. i had a total emotional meltdown when matt went 2 weeks after ellie was born. what the heck. i actually have a friend from church coming over today to talk with my about how to love matt well without micromanaging his hunting excursions, all while being respected as his wife and mother of his children. she's survived her husband's love to hunt and raised three kids in the process...i'm pretty sure it involves lots of prayer and dying to self. will share any insight... :)
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