Is it just me, or does Father’s Day get short shrift?
Honestly, I am being serious. It seems like the months of April & May are dedicated to hyping up Mother’s Day:
“Don’t forget to let mom know how much you love her.”
“Take mom out to brunch and spoil her.”
“Buy mom that little something she has always wanted.”
“Give mom a day at a spa to reward her for all her hard work.”
But somehow Father’s Day just doesn’t get the same spot on the marquee. Maybe I am missing all the hype, but it seems to me that Father’s Day comes and goes and yes, it would be nice if you got good ole’ dad something to do with a barbecuing, fishing, or sports – and a card wouldn’t be bad either – but we all know dad isn’t quite as special as mom.
Wow, how sad. Having been blessed to be married to a fantastic man that takes fatherhood very seriously, and coming from a family where my dad was practically “Mr. Mom” – I think Father’s Day is just as important as Mother’s Day, if not more. Why? Because it reminds us all that many fathers play a crucial role in raising kids and keeping all the balls in the air. Obviously, this is not the case for many families, and that is a difficult state of affairs, but for those families that do have “dad present” – please remember that he is just as important as mom and give him a bit of attention & honor this Father’s Day.
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I totally agree. A friend was telling me that they had made an announcement about Father’s Day yesterday at her church service and she was the only one to go “Woo”. In comparison, the crowd had “roared” a month before when the Mother’s Day announcement had been made.
Granted, more moms are consistent presences in their kids’ lives. However, there are many wonderful dads out there who deserve their due (like my husband!). I totally plan on spoiling him this week-end.