Fathers Day [and Grandfathers Day]

That's lovely of you, janerowena - I know how much DH appreciates getting a card from his stepdaughter, even though they haven't always seen eye to eye!

That is lovely, I thought it must be appreciated but so many men never let on.

My stepfather's son never bothers to contact him, which makes him very sad, and he has a young GS who he only saw a few times before his DS and his GF split up. When my mother remarried I started to send him cards. Two of my sisters weren't all that keen on him, but he is a lovely man, and I felt sorry for him as my mother was always saying that his son never bothered to send him anything, ever. My sisters were really annoyed with me, saying, he isn't our father. But he's the nearest thing I have to one, and as my mother can be very awkward I am eternally grateful to him for keeping her off my back! I received a lovely thank you for the card, saying that 'you have no idea how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness'. So, Hallmark day or not, it's not being forgotten that counts.

lovely ayse

That's a nice story Aysewhat a great Fathers Day for him then, men care as much as women, they just don't show it as much or talk about it.

It may be a Hallmark day but my OH received cards from his son and grandchildren and text message from his daughter for the first time ever. (He lost touch for sometime because of divorce and remade contact in 2001). He was in tears of happiness on Saturday and very touched.
To top it all my daughter (still pregnant with IVF twins (10 weeks) asked him yesterday what he wanted to be called by the hoped for new arrivals. He was bowled over.

It all meant so much to him

I agree with you there roses, our son chose a very funny card for his dad, and some pressies, our daughter brought wine and special tea. As far as she is concerned her dad is great, although she knows all his faults, but he is still 'her' dad.

There are thoughtful children and grandchildren, some not so thoughful and some that need reminding to be. Ah well, that's people for you.
My DH didn't get ANY gardening gloves this year [he was pleased about that] and liked his presents and cards.We had a meal here [BBQ] for everyone, and the day was sunny and very nice.I think Fathers need to be thought of, sometimes it seems all about the Mothers.

Our 3 DDs normally take DH out for lunch and on Mothers Day they take me. This year though they provide a yummy meal at home and I was included as they didn't want to leave me on my own, having just come out of hospital after a knee replacement.

Both DDs came round today with cards and money for new razor,(which last Wednesday we thought he would never be needing again)!! he managed to come down stairs in his dressing gown for most of the day, and had a call from his son,he has a had a tiring day but managed to reach yet another fathers day I think it's lovely when dad's get a sniff in as well and I'm sure they love! all the attention lol.

We've spoiled DH rotten today. He's worked so hard to get the mobile home ready for DD and the boys to move into that I don't think he's got the strength to knock the skin off a rice pudding! Not that I'd dare give him one as he hates milk.

He worries me when he takes on too much but he'll never change.

As I suspected DD1 called round after a 'Dad's Lunch' at the pub..a group of friends with kids of similar ages... to bring her Dad a card and some of his favourite sweets! He is having a snooze now whilst I fiddle about here on GN.

My granddaughter (aged 14) is in the doghouse today. She said she was going to make her dad a card and 'forgot'. She also 'forgot' to wrap the present she had for him and 'forgot' to give it to him until reminded. Oops!

I am just about to tear DBH away from his marking to remind him to phone his own father. I always send my stepfather something, and in his card I always thank him for taking my mother off my hands.

Son just phoned for Father's Day. It's the small things that really count these days. They make life worth living.

We have spent part of the day looking after the DGDs, one of whom is under the weather. Their daddy had to work today and their mum (DD2) needed to finish the school reports! She gave her dad a card when he dropped them back home. I suspect DD1 will pop in later!

Had a lovely Fathers day. Son phoned from Oz, then another son brought us a Devon Cream Tea and a bottle of Shiraz, put by for supper. Daughter has invited us to join her and our twin g/grandaughters for Roast beef dinner. Another son coming later. Such a lucky s o a g!. Not a single card, I am pleased to say.

Well said rosesarered. In spite of all the Hallmark stuff it is good to celebrate family and parental hard work. What stands out for me in all these posts is the thoughtfulness that has gone into this celebrating!

Well my DH was chuffed to bits with his surprise meal out. I had told him we had to pop in to DD's and when we got there she told him we were going for an Indian meal. He had a great night and they are popping over to say hello this morning

If somebody's DH gets a really amazing or jaw dropping gift[ be that good or bizarre] be sure to let us know.

It sounds like most Dads/Grandads on here do get some attention, and although we know it's not a 'historic' day, and it does do wonders for card shops/sale of stamps/parcels and general gifts , it's nice for the Fathers and good for the shops, business generally as well.Hope that they all enjoy their day.

Hope he gets a real one though dorset !

My son deserves any gifts/attention on Fathers' Day , he really is a wonderful father. He works from home so is also the main child carer for his two little girls. He has to do a lot of juggling to maintain his job and entertain,feed, take to school/nursery etc. All this is achieved, as well as his work and when my hard-working DIL gets home he cooks a really nice supper.
He loves cake so here is a for him.

My two DSs put up an awning for their disabled dad - umbrellas etc make it difficult to navigate the patio area in his wheelchair. He was very impressed with their hitherto hidden DIY skills!

DH has had some locally brewed beer, a couple of books of walks along with a water bottle and some Kendal mint cake, a photo of DGC for his study and lots of cards!

His best present by far was a video message from DGD2 [aged just 3 and one of the ones we won't see over the weekend] in which she said 'Happy Father's Christmas, Pa!'

Fair enough janerowena. Anyone with reports to write deserves all the chocolate they can get. I do not miss those one little bit. They always blighted Spring half term holiday and most of June too. And remembering just how many sub levels equalled very good progress etc. Horror! Mr J has all my sympathy!