My husband was supposed to go fishing today, but because of the weather, his trip got cancelled. He has other days that he is planning to go, so I don't think it was a big deal that they decided not to go today. He goes hunting and fishing with my sister's husband. We joke that they married us so they can go and do their outdoor activities together.
I used to fish, but I started fly fishing and got so frustrated with it that I gave up on fishing all together. I used to hunt antelope and elk, but since my last surgery I have decided not to hunt anymore. Me with a gun and the disabilities I have with my hands is not a good combination. So, whatever sportman activities Jason can do, he does...even in the winter time. And I am totally okay with this. If he wants to get up at 2:00 a.m. to go fishing on the western slope during the winter, go for it. I will be sound asleep in the warm, comfortable bed. And I'll get up when I feel like it. I'll be relaxing at home where it is warm and cozy, while he is freezing standing in the river. All for what? Catch and release? No thank you! I'll find better things to do at home.
The other reason I don't mind the hunting and fishing trips is because sometimes it is nice just to be away from each other. I truly think this helps our marriage. It is good for us to have our own things we do. I used to golf. I'm hoping I can still golf, but I really haven't tried doing too much since my last surgery. I guess we'll find out this spring. Jason and his buddies usually take between 10-15 trips a year just for sportman activities. He would love to take more trips, if only he had more vacation time!
We do enjoy spending time together, but we don't feel like we always have to. I think we would get so sick of each other if we did. I would never want to take away his activities and vice versa. We would be miserable people, and who would want to be around that? I am looking forward to the day he can take Anthony with him, but right now he is not too interested in those activities. He's only 6 and cares more about playing his video games. We will break him of that, eventually.
So I am kind of bummed today that he wasn't able to go fishing. I didn't want him driving through terrible weather, especially in the mountains. But I also don't want him sulking around the house either. I was kind of looking forward to him being gone for the day, just so we had some personal space. I mean, I'm not completely free. I do have the kids here. But at the end of the day, I always want a happy husband!
In two weeks they will have another opportunity to go fishing. Let's hope the weather is good!! :)
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