Every year on the 3rd Sunday in June we celebrate Father’s Day to show dad just how important he is to us. That means putting a little effort into planning a day that will be memorable and all about him.
All dads are different when it comes to interests, hobbies, and activity levels so we’ve composed a variety of options that you can incorporate into Father’s Day as your way of saying “thank you dad for all you do.”
Let him sleep in. Typically dad’s hectic schedule means he’s always on the go. On Father’s Day allow him to catch up on some zzz’s by keeping household activity to a minimum and asking everyone to use their inside voices.
Serve up a tasty breakfast. Once he’s ready to rise and shine, a delicious breakfast made up of all his favorites will provide the fuel he’ll need to take on the day. If you can serve it to him in bed, that’s even better because everyone knows food tastes better when you’re in your pajamas!
Let him relax. Dad’s like to go go go, so on Father’s Day it’s nice to try and move at a slower pace without all kinds of rushed plans. If he wants to watch the ball game or take a nap, you can use that time to do something extra special like wash his car, clean up the garage, or do one of the many chores he normally does, so he doesn’t have to.
Give him choices. As we mentioned, all dads are different so thinking about what he loves will simplify your plans. If he’s an outdoorsman, take him out fishing, golfing, or for a hike. If he’s a homebody, consider a game day, movie marathon (think movies about dads), or just lounge in the yard. Whatever it is dad wants on his special day, dad gets.
Feed him well. The number one way people celebrate Father’s Day is with a barbecue. Pull out all the stops and create a feast fit for a king. Dads like to be in control of the grill but just for today, make sure you do the cooking so he can sit back and relax with a nice cold beverage.
Surprise him with something unexpected. Do you remember dad saying he’d like to have this or do that? Father’s day is the perfect opportunity to show him you remember what he said way back when, and surprise him with just that. The little things we do for people have the greatest impact.
Say ‘thank you’. Sometimes we forget what Father’s Day is really about. It’s the time to honor our dads and thank them for everything they have done, still do, and how they make a difference if our lives every day. Tell them how much they mean and how you wouldn’t be who you are today without them.
To all the amazing fathers out there we say thank you! Enjoy your special day!
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