It was late at night when I posted and shortly after my son hit me with the "Mom, I want to go hunting" deal - which wasn't a shock at all. I instantly went into "how can I make this a reality for my son" mode. Completely forgot the close ties I have with the local GW's and my right hand guy at work who is an avid outdoorsman - hunted his entire life and hunts with his daughters who are the same age as my son. Not only that, but my old wildlife management guy's parents teach the youth hunter courses in the neighboring county. I had infinite resources at my disposal, but after our harrowing experience on Saturday night, I clearly wasn't thinking. Plus, out of the office - out of mind. Or at least that is the objective.
So....spoke with my guy at work who will take my son either with myself or my husband, or alone. I would trust this man with any of my children - no problem. I know he always has my back at work and he will do good by my son. I will go along for the "adventure" but truth be told, son is afraid I will have a "Jeff Foxworthy's wife" moment.
Now on to my buds at the TPWD office here to make sure we have all our "paperwork" in order and on to the folks who teach the hunting safety course!
VERY happy I can make this happen for my boy....
Thanks for your input!