I don't understand not making as big a deal about Father's Day, as Mother's Day. Our kids take us out and give us flowers and little gifts and cards - for both of us. Men deserve to be acknowledged and thanked and spoiled a little bit, too!
My kids are 48 and 49. They're very good about staying in touch. My wife always remembers the important days like our wedding anniversary, birthday, Father's day, Christmas with a hug and a generous envelope of cash. I like to think I am thoughtful like her but I'm often time-late by a day or two. I make up for it by doing the heavy lifting, killing water moccasins, climbing the stepladder to change lightbulbs, mowing the grass on 4 acres and other sundry tasks.
One of the local radio stations had a bit yesterday on spending for Mothers' Day and Fathers' day celebrations.
Not surprisingly, 2/3rds of the male respondents indicated that they took their spousoids out or cooked dinner for the Mothers in the household.
Only 1/3rd of the respondents indicated that their families or spousoids took them out for Fathers' Day dinners .... without the responding male not being expected to pay.
I'm not married but I wonder if y'all don't like some home cooking just as well. One lady posted that she was making her husband his favorite kind of chicken and homemade pecan pie and I thought that sounded nice.
Due to her own Disabilities, even when she wants to cook, I at least do much of the prep work and all of the clean up, and have for almost a decade now.
As a result, even if I can't stand the taste of cilantro, I can cook with it by the smell and turn out decent versions of her Mexican recipes with little problem.
It's also our 22nd anniversary - tomorrow is her birthday and the Solstice.
she only remembered the first because I reminded her twice - first when I kissed her as she woke up - she still thought it was Saturday, 20 June - and second when she found the cute anniversary card.
no mention of Fathers' Day.
and yes, I found an interestingly tender Choice T-bone on sale at Wally World, and paired it with a baked potato, corn on the cob in butter sauce, and broccoli with garlic, Parm and lemon juice. Boned out, the around 24 ounce steak (when bone in) yielded 6 oz med well for her, and almost 14 oz medium rare for me on the George grill.
I don't understand not making as big a deal about Father's Day, as Mother's Day. Our kids take us out and give us flowers and little gifts and cards - for both of us. Men deserve to be acknowledged and thanked and spoiled a little bit, too!
My kids are 48 and 49. They're very good about staying in touch. My wife always remembers the important days like our wedding anniversary, birthday, Father's day, Christmas with a hug and a generous envelope of cash. I like to think I am thoughtful like her but I'm often time-late by a day or two. I make up for it by doing the heavy lifting, killing water moccasins, climbing the stepladder to change lightbulbs, mowing the grass on 4 acres and other sundry tasks.
One of the local radio stations had a bit yesterday on spending for Mothers' Day and Fathers' day celebrations.
Not surprisingly, 2/3rds of the male respondents indicated that they took their spousoids out or cooked dinner for the Mothers in the household.
Only 1/3rd of the respondents indicated that their families or spousoids took them out for Fathers' Day dinners .... without the responding male not being expected to pay.
I'm not married but I wonder if y'all don't like some home cooking just as well. One lady posted that she was making her husband his favorite kind of chicken and homemade pecan pie and I thought that sounded nice.
Due to her own Disabilities, even when she wants to cook, I at least do much of the prep work and all of the clean up, and have for almost a decade now.
As a result, even if I can't stand the taste of cilantro, I can cook with it by the smell and turn out decent versions of her Mexican recipes with little problem.
Then I hope you did go out for Fathers Day and/or had a happy one however you could.
I was content that she was able to enjoy the meal. Due to her condition and her meds, that's not always the case on a Saturday or Sunday night.
Today fits the case made above.
It's also our 22nd anniversary - tomorrow is her birthday and the Solstice.
she only remembered the first because I reminded her twice - first when I kissed her as she woke up - she still thought it was Saturday, 20 June - and second when she found the cute anniversary card.
no mention of Fathers' Day.
and yes, I found an interestingly tender Choice T-bone on sale at Wally World, and paired it with a baked potato, corn on the cob in butter sauce, and broccoli with garlic, Parm and lemon juice. Boned out, the around 24 ounce steak (when bone in) yielded 6 oz med well for her, and almost 14 oz medium rare for me on the George grill.
I hope you had a good fathers' day.
I did, thank you!
And Happy Father's Day to you.
Thank you!