My husband is severely outnumbered with the 4 girls in this house. He often jokes that we need a few male dogs to even things out, yet I know he wouldn’t change our family of 5 {with 4 girls} for anything in this world.
Recall my previous Taking Care of my People post? Well, June is the month to celebrate Dad, so I thought I’d pay a little homage to this special occasion and talk about Taking Care of Dad.
Not meaning to be stereotypical or cliche, but it is true that Dad {at least in this house} is the one that kiss boo boos, open jars, kill spiders and put up with a whole lot of estrogen! We need to take care of this important part of the family Again – killing spiders? My hero!
I don’t do a ‘what to buy for Father’s Day’ round-up post here, since I always say that gifting really depends on the individual. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to gifting, even when it comes to the men in our lives. People always give clues to what they want and need, if you listen and make note of it. Keeping this in mind, always, makes the gifting stress much easier when the time comes.
For example, we are a family that loves smoothies, and this is especially true for my husband. While the kids and I might forget a day or two here and there, it’s my husband who always reaches for his ND Shake made with frozen mixed berries each.and.every.day. Not one day missed.
So, when he pauses to look at the blenders and juicers while out shopping – I take notice. See? It’s less about the asking and more about picking up on the tiniest of details.
This Father’s Day we’ll be taking care of Dad by showering him with kisses and hugs, homemade cards, making sure that freezer is stocked with berries for his smoothie and perhaps presenting him with that extra special dessert after dinner.
What are your Father’s Day plans?
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Ali P says
We don’t make plans. We get up and let the dad decide what to do that day! 🙂
Ashley S says
For Father’s Day I’ll be taking my son over to my parents for dinner!
nicolthepickle says
It’s great that you’ve been paying attention. We made my husband a candy poster story board last year. It was a huge success.
Lynda Cook says
no plans here, but it was the same thing here too, my husband surrounded by all girls..lol poor guy had to fight for the bathroom everyday.
Raijean says
Aww poor baby, good to see you doing something special for him.
JamericanSpice says
It is so true about not one size fits all.
I listen to little cues from the hubs too and I hope I can get him something that makes him know I’m thinking about him.
HOpe you find the right thing for your love too 🙂
Marianne says
I am thinking of making (with a little help from my ladies) a coconut cream pie.
Brittany C. @ Mom. Wife. Busy Life. says
Hubby is going to golf that day! His favorite thing to do! I really want to plan an entire day of fun for him from the kids and I!
lisalisa says
Wow, same thing here too surrounded by girls and yes he kills them darn spiders too! LOL We just let the day play out with whatever he decides he would like to do.
ginette4 says
Sounds like our house and we joke about it all the time; one male and 4 females..he never had a chance..he is loved so much by all of us and he loves it..
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
my hubby is going away golfing with some school friends this weekend
Florence C says
Empty nester, but sure mess the days of celebrating with the homemade cards and cold breakfast in bed on special occasions like father’s day.
DARLENE W says
My sweetie will go golfing then stop for a refresher at the 19th hole
kathy downey says
For Father’s Day it will be a day of fishing and a picinic
Star Traci says
We make home made cards, as well. A yummy breakfast and a movie are on the list, as well.
🙂
Traci
Chris G says
As a dad, time with family is what works for me.
MrDisco says
the one day where its all about the men!
Nancy J Montgomery says
You are extremely blessed.
Amanda A says
My girls made homemade cards for my husband. so sweet!
caryn s says
we are taking hubby out for supper and letting him have down time to relax and game if i know him!
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
We will be spending Father’s Day weekend enjoying ourselves camping and of course spoiling the Dads in the family.
Racquel says
I think we’ll be spoiling hubby and my dad with a homemade carrot cake! Both just love. The kids and I made a cute homemade gift too ♡
Angela S says
Father’s day will definitely include a family cookout this Sunday.
Pam says
For our Father’s Day, we usually have a nice dinner with all of my husband’s favorite foods!
Ann Bacciaglia says
My dad lives out of town so I will not be seeing him on Father’s Day but I will call him first thing in the morning.
Dawn Lopez says
My dad is a big fisherman so he always loves when we take the boat out as a family and go fishing. Hopefully the weather will be able to cooperate for that and possibly a picnic 🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
I’m actually going to hopefully have a very low key father’s day. Maybe breakfast for the husband? Who knows!
Brett Martin says
Those are the best gifts, the tiny details that you notice :-). I’ve seen few things catch my Husband’s eye, and he has no clue!
tammileetips says
No big plans here. We will probably just be relaxing
Janice says
We don’t have plans yet! Ugh! Need to get it in gear.
StacieinAtlanta says
We will be relaxing. I think we may take a bike ride and cook out at home. I think my husband just wants a lazy day off.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
My Dad is a spider killer, boo boo fixer, splinter remover, auto mechanic, electrician, plumber, broken heart mender, doctor, nurse – you name it my Dad is always there for me.