When we first got married, we read a book about the five needs of a man and a woman. I don’t have the book to refer to now, but over the last seven years, Ryan and I have made a lot of jokes about three of the male needs—an attractive spouse, sexual fulfillment, and recreational companionship. They’re especially funny compared to the lovey-dovey needs the authors attributed to women. At first glance, those three needs makes men seem a bit superficial!
But when we had our first two boys, I was secretly elated that they could one help me out with the role of recreational companion for their dad. Looks like that day is coming sooner than I expected . . .
We found a gem of a place only miles from our house, right next to the Bay. It’s called “Shells,” and it’s full of perfectly sculpted hills for some adventure riding. Our two- and four-year-old boys mastered some impressive bumps, while I watched the sun set and thought about what the next dozen years will look like.
I have a feeling these boys are going to make much better mountain biking companions for their dad than I ever have! And I’ll be waiting on the blanket with the picnic basket, a camera, and a paper and pen! (Until they go off to college, that is. Then maybe I’ll have to pick up the sport to keep their dad company. 🙂
Have a lovely week!
That looks like so much fun! How fun to have boys who can do that with their dad. Luckily, I don’t feel like Chad expects me to be a “recreational companion” (haha) because that is just not my kind of thing.
This makes me even more excited for you to have a girl of your own (and then send the boys off with their dad!)!
Thanks, Rach! Yeah, I can’t really see you full-on pheasant hunting! 🙂 Love you!
I’m laughing… an attractive spouse?!? What? Am I not still fabulous in my yoga pants and ponytail? 🙂 My husband and I had a few fun conversations when we read about the “five needs” as well. He keeps threatening to take me hunting with him. I told him I’d spoil it with my fruity-smelling lotions and loud magazine page-turning, ha ha. And now, our oldest daughter can’t wait to go hunting with Dad. Maybe she’ll be the one to inspire me to try a quiet hour in the woods!
Amen to that! My magazine page turning gets pretty loud too. Do they make a Real Simple Wilderness Edition? It might make more suitable reading material for your first hunting experience. 🙂
Also, I just realized I am wearing yoga pants and a ponytail this very minute! Still fabulous, though, right?!
My husband and I have been married a little over 5 years now and we just now realized that we have a few thing in common: we both like to go to thrift stores/flea markets {yes, he said he likes to do this… I was like, “why did it take 5 years for you to tell me?” LOL}, and we both want to get into photography a bit more. Both are things that I supposed could be considered recreational… I mean, I’m a woman and I consider shopping to be a sport. 😉
Eck, these photos are gorgeous and beautifully companioned with your thoughts. Always excited to read more! XO.
Thanks, Nat! That’s so sweet. It was a gorgeous night! Miss you!
Those boys are impressive on their bikes! And I have never seen that place before, but it looks like all had a great time!
Haha. Those needs of men…. 🙂 This is a really darling post. Great pictures.
This is an amazing post! I really loved it!
Always enjoy the way you pen your thoughts!! YOU are more of an adventurer than you give yourself credit. Beautiful pictures and handsome boys—all three! XOX
This is SO adorable! Your boys are so brave to navigate those hills! Ryan is lucky to have such cute little recreational buddies. 🙂