It's amazing how quickly these special days roll around so quickly. It was quite a challenge finding an appropriate Father's Day card for my Dad, and here I started looking over 2 weeks ago.... Dad has a great sense of humor but way too many of the cards were stereotypical goofy references of which none would apply to him, or some cards were too sugary.
This morning it was trying to find a cake... went to a grocery store that has THE best cakes but found only cupcakes with a Father's Day reference, bought those plus it was something different. Now for Mother's Day, I had a lot of choices of "Mother's Day" cakes. Maybe men prefer pies or ice cream cakes or no cake at all???
Gifts for Dad are always easy, he loves wine and the newest and greatest battery chargers. Oliver Garden carry-out is doing dinner :)
Since he doesn't drive any more, going out to eat means a lot - a chance to get out of the house, to have a good choice of foods, and just spend quiet time together.
As for food, I bought him a pecan pie, one of his favorites, which he really prefers to cake.
You're right that so many of the cards are standard issue. I usually use cards with related art work on the front and just write my own message. Years ago I used to make my own cards but haven't done that in awhile.
Occasionally I've seen "difficult living" cards with appropriate sentiments, but they always seem so depressing.
It is sometimes a sad day though, as given his condition I'm wondering if this holiday and our birthdays will be the last ones we'll spend together.
Hugs Bookluvr its so sad on days like this when youre doing it all alone.
suckers !!
I did get a call/text from my son wishing me HFD. He forgot Mother's Day... I didn't answer or reply.
Happy Father's Day Cap'n. You were/are a good son.
My Dad passed in 2001...That's when Mom moved in..