What's everyone doing for Father's Day?
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fit_fairy
Cathlete
We're going to brunch. It will be a somber day. It's DH's first Father's Day without his dad, and my brother's first Father's Day since his daughter died.:'(
((hugs)) .........
Miss Lee - so sorry.
For father's day my boys have written a little skit to perform for their dad which also introduces the gifts we picked up for him. And they are planning a picnic/swim marathon scrabble day.
the boys are 19,17,11 - and all are gifted with a sense of humor - so it should be a funny skit.
Although - dh just mentioned to me that what he would like to do is take our middle son out car shopping. Of the three - the middle son has always locked horns with dear dad, so this is a pretty sweet way to spend father's day too.
For father's day my boys have written a little skit to perform for their dad which also introduces the gifts we picked up for him. And they are planning a picnic/swim marathon scrabble day.
the boys are 19,17,11 - and all are gifted with a sense of humor - so it should be a funny skit.
Although - dh just mentioned to me that what he would like to do is take our middle son out car shopping. Of the three - the middle son has always locked horns with dear dad, so this is a pretty sweet way to spend father's day too.
Jaffas
Cathlete
Oh, Miss Lee I'm sorry.
I will be visiting my dad at the nursing home. He won't know it's father's day and won't be able to see the card and gift I bring him (he's blind). I'll have to explain to him where he is and where I live (about two miles away). I'll talk to the staff to see if there's anything he needs. Except for the fact that I will bring a card and a gift it will be the same as any other visit.
I will be visiting my dad at the nursing home. He won't know it's father's day and won't be able to see the card and gift I bring him (he's blind). I'll have to explain to him where he is and where I live (about two miles away). I'll talk to the staff to see if there's anything he needs. Except for the fact that I will bring a card and a gift it will be the same as any other visit.
syzygy314
Cathlete
We're going to brunch. It will be a somber day. It's DH's first Father's Day without his dad, and my brother's first Father's Day since his daughter died.
I'm sorry there will be so many sad memories tomorrow, but you can remember all the good days together, too!
My DH is going up to MA for a day long outdoor rock climbing class. We already do indoor rock climbing (beginners), but he signed up for this one to get started outside! It was too expensive for both of us to go, so he'll teach me afterwards!
Have the day to myself!
Tricia
spyrosmom
Cathlete
I took my dad out for lunch yesterday. Today we visited DH's grandpa in the hospital. Tomorrow we are going to DH's cousin's house (cousin in law????) for a picnic w/ his dad, aunt, uncle, and cousin's husband's mother and husband. DH's brother's and their wives will also be there. Today I made sweet potato salad and a blueberry nectarine trifle to take with us. YUM!
Nan
Nan
nancy324
Cathlete
Hugs to you and your family, Michele. We're going to my stepson's house for an outdoor party. It's my stepson's first father's day as a father and he's very excited, as are we. All of my DH's family and my DIL's family will be there, so it will be a big crowd. I just wish this darn weather would improve.
Miss Lee
Cathlete
Thank you all so much for the hugs and kind words. It's not going to be an easy day trying to comfort my husband and my brother -- so much loss this past year.
Well, geez, I sure hope I didn't' bring anyone down. It sounds like most of you have a lovely day planned. My best to you and all the great husbands and father's in your lives.
Well, geez, I sure hope I didn't' bring anyone down. It sounds like most of you have a lovely day planned. My best to you and all the great husbands and father's in your lives.
Miss Lee
Cathlete
Thank you, Carola! {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you, too!! Don't work too hard tomorrow. Hey, I thought you found a house! Did that one fall through? Oh geez, it sounded so wonderful!!
hiitdogs
Cathlete
I haven't gotten the contract from them yet and I am not going to sit back and twiddle my thumbs. I always have to have a plan B.
I actually found another one that I really like, surprisingly enough because it's a 2-story and I don't usually like 2-story houses and it has a tiny backyard, but it's like a few hundred yards from a hiking trail and lots of places to run the dogs, actually a lot of hills
I love that it's all remodeled, modern and clean! No pool though and it's actually cheaper but I would have to drive the kids to school every day and pick them up, or send them to a new school. I don't think I want to do that. It's already been enough changes for them.Thanks Miss Lee, I will keep you posted once I find something. I don't have much time and I really want to move to my own place, I haven't done the roommate thing since college and I am not cut out for this, and I feel bad for the dogs being locked up all the time.
NancyAZ
Cathlete
I'm sending good, healing thoughts out to all who will be having rough days for Father's Day.
We celebrated today with my dad, which has become more significant to us than we might have thought otherwise. On Father's Day a few years ago he collapsed just before dinner and his heart stopped. My brother, who among many things has trained as a paramedic, was able to get his heart started and by the time the ambulance got there Dad was alert and "fine." He has Parkinson's, though, and this episode exacerbated what had been a mild case. It was a rough few years for him, but things have turned around again and he's doing well. We still watch him closely without him noticing (we hope) to make sure he is taking it easy and drinking his water. It was determined that he was extremely dehydrated on that particular day and it set off a reaction due to his electrolyte imbalance. We had a wonderful, relaxed day today and breathed a collective sigh of relief that all was well!
We celebrated today with my dad, which has become more significant to us than we might have thought otherwise. On Father's Day a few years ago he collapsed just before dinner and his heart stopped. My brother, who among many things has trained as a paramedic, was able to get his heart started and by the time the ambulance got there Dad was alert and "fine." He has Parkinson's, though, and this episode exacerbated what had been a mild case. It was a rough few years for him, but things have turned around again and he's doing well. We still watch him closely without him noticing (we hope) to make sure he is taking it easy and drinking his water. It was determined that he was extremely dehydrated on that particular day and it set off a reaction due to his electrolyte imbalance. We had a wonderful, relaxed day today and breathed a collective sigh of relief that all was well!
fit44
Cathlete
We're going to brunch. It will be a somber day. It's DH's first Father's Day without his dad, and my brother's first Father's Day since his daughter died.
(((Hugs))) and prayers to your family Michele. I know this has to be a difficult day.
I'm very sorry.
fit44
Cathlete
Nancy,
Good to hear your father is doing better. I know you feel blessed to have him with you.
I lost my father when I was 18. I think of him and cherish the time I had with him.
Today, I'm celebrating with my DH and 2 son's. Nothing exciting, just dinner. We bought DH the complete Kung Fu dvd series. My husband was a huge Kung Fu fan as a young boy.
Oh my, wish me luck.... I'll have to endure him watching them every Saturday
Good to hear your father is doing better. I know you feel blessed to have him with you.
I lost my father when I was 18. I think of him and cherish the time I had with him.
Today, I'm celebrating with my DH and 2 son's. Nothing exciting, just dinner. We bought DH the complete Kung Fu dvd series. My husband was a huge Kung Fu fan as a young boy.
Oh my, wish me luck.... I'll have to endure him watching them every Saturday