Father Son Time

Driving to a campout with my 10 yr old Zach this weekend I was reminded of one of my favorite movie scenes and the pressure dad's often feel to engage their kids in meaningful ways.

We had an hour and a half drive to get to the campsite and while in the car I have something in me that declares I should be having some kind of meaningful conversation with Zach during the drive. I love my son and we talk a lot, but these special times together don't come around that often. Too often for me this means forced conversation.

These days Zach likes music a lot and so we listen to music together as we drive.
This reminds me of a great movie scene in Good Will Hunting. Where four best friends are in the car driving, no dialogue, just driving and little music. The scene goes on and on. More driving. No dialogue. and it's beautiful.

That was Zach and I in the car on Saturday. Listening and driving. Talking everyonce in a while. But enjoying each others company, with no words.

It was good.