I dropped the ball on Father's Day.

I feel terrible. I didn’t do anything for the Big Man for Father’s Day yesterday. He said he didn’t care, and I believe him, but I care. And I even forgot even to call my own father, let alone send him a gift.

People make fun of the “Hallmark holidays” as the creations of corporations to force spending on the public, but I think they’re important.

It’s good to be reminded once a year to think about your mother and father, and to do something to show your appreciation.

After all, actions follow feelings, so loving actions strengthen loving feelings. I remember a few years ago, I was furious at the Big Man for some reason. But figuring out a Father’s Day plan with the Big Girl completely dissipated my anger.

That’s why I’m so upset about my failure this year.

I make the feeble excuse that we were visiting friends for the weekend, so I couldn’t even fall back on the let’s-make-him-breakfast-in-bed.

And we didn’t have Saturday to concoct our usual homemade gift, as we usually do. By the way, if you like to give homemade presents, a great investment is a laminator. Laminating makes anything special—a drawing, a card, an invitation. One of my favorite gifts is to ask the Big Girl to write a list of “Ten Reasons I Love X…” or “Ten Things I Love To Do with X…” She dictates, I type, she picks a different fancy font for each item, (the Big Girl is obsessed with fonts), decorate with stickers, then laminate. This gift is thoughtful, easy to display and store, and really captures a moment in a child’s life.

But for Father’s Day this year, nothing. We’re going to Kansas City in a few days, so I promised my father we’d have a postponed Father’s Day celebration when we arrive. But what to do about the Big Man? I think I’ll have to plan something really special for next year.

Comments

[fasteddie]

I can think of several ways my wife could make it up to me after such a slight. Wonderful ways that would make me feel loved and appreciated. I'm sure you'll figure something out.

[Pat]

Since you have 'the big girl' with 'the big man'...everyday is pops day. You know what
Makes him smile....
Pat

[Monica Ricci]

I'm sure you can think of SOME WAY to make it up to him that he will no doubt enjoy so much that he'll hope you forget Father's Day again next year... Nudge nudge wink wink. ~Monica