By Jeezum

4:25 a.m.

10:05 a.m.

Between studying for their hunter safety certification, taking the certification class, scouting, building a blind, scouting again, making a turkey call (actually, this has been mostly Penny’s doing), patterning their guns, scouting again, making another blind and, finally, hunting, the boys have invested untold hours in the pursuit of their first turkey.

I think this is good. Indeed, I think this is as it should be. Their enthusiasm is undiminished, and I have no doubt that eventually, they’ll succeed. Although in a sense, I think they already have. I know this sounds a little corny, but what can I say? I’m their father, by jeezum.