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Logan Metesh's avatar

Congrats on becoming a dad! I became one last October, right as deer season was ramping up, so I totally understand the hunting FOMO. I made it out for one afternoon, saw absolutely nothing, and was perfectly fine with that. Getting back home to my wife and daughter was more important. By the time turkey season rolled around, we were in more of a groove with her being a few months old by that time. Anyway, that's a long way of saying enjoy this time because it really is so very short and, once again, congrats on becoming a dad. It truly is the most amazing job we'll ever have.

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks for reading, Logan! Amen, my man.

Todd Waldron's avatar

Love it! 💯💥

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks Todd!

Jenna Woginrich's avatar

We need all the good dads this world has to offer and you are certainly one of them! Nothing but blessings and luck to you and yours, teach them about the outdoors!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks so much, Jenna!!

Abram Pinnington's avatar

What gets me is that the pull didn't vanish, it relocated. You went in expecting to ache for dewy logging roads and instead found yourself aching to get back to the couch and the diaper bag. That's not FOMO defeated, it's FOMO redirected at the thing that finally outweighed the woods. The turkeys will gobble again next spring. A one-week-old is a country you only get to hunt once. Big-time congrats on fatherhood!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

I love and appreciate every word of that comment, Abram! Thank you!

Jack Westerheide's avatar

Couldn’t relate more on this one. My son was born at the end of August last year and I had these exact same thoughts running through my head all during the 2025 deer season. Came to the same conclusion that there will be more deer seasons, but I won’t get a second newborn season with my first child.

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Amen! Thanks for reading and sharing, Jack.

The Upland Almanac's avatar

And wait until you become a grandfather, or Pop's or PaPa or Champ

George Kennedy's avatar

Very nice!

Lou Tamposi's avatar

Congrats!!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks Lou!

Mary Ellen Talarico's avatar

Love it!!!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks for reading!!

Bette kennedy's avatar

Very loving words. You are a sweet soul ❤️

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thank you!❤️

John Kennedy's avatar

Super Job Nate! Congratulations to you and Jess, your son is a lucky boy❤️

Alan and Diane Dailey's avatar

Another winner!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks for reading, as always!

Ramona Kennedy's avatar

Love it bud 💙

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thank you!❤️

Andrew Kennedy's avatar

Perfect Bud! 💙

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Thanks Pop!