As Father’s Day Approaches…

It’s mid June so summer is in full swing, school is out, shorts are on….and Father’s Day is nearing. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Have you even given it a thought?

Mother’s Day, at least in my house, does get quite a bit of advance thought. That goes for both me as a mother and for me as a daughter. I want to be made to feel special and also want my mother to feel the same.

If your father is anything like mine, I don’t think he really even cares about Father’s Day. But if your mother is anything like my mother…she does care about Father’s Day! She truly cares about our effort, as his children, to make the day special and make sure we recognize it. So how can I do this so everyone is happy?

Some suggest that there is a major difference in the spending for these holidays. Others contend that dads want to disappear on Father’s Day and do something alone while mothers want to spend time with the family. Geek Dad has another opinion…one that I rather enjoy!

All that said, if I am going to be completely honest…I think my dad, as well as most dads, do care about Father’s Day. They enjoy a day dedicated to them. They don’t need all the bells and whistles, all the hoopla and pageantry, but they do enjoy the recognition and the thank you!

Now you probably are expecting a list of great ideas (like last year) for what to get that special dad in your life, but alas, you’re in for a surprise! Enjoy this list instead. If you have one of the items on this list already wrapped and waiting to give you dad on Sunday, well, you might want to schedule some time to get to the stores!

What did you get your dad this year? But more importantly, did he like it?