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What My Son Should Know About Father’s Day
Hey buddy,
You might remember that I wrote a similar note for Mother’s Day, asking you to be on your best behavior so your mom could relax and enjoy her day. This time, though, the letter is about me, so I can be a bit more open. Besides, for me, Sundays don’t really hold much significance until football season kicks off. So even this upcoming Sunday is just another day.
Yep, you guessed it—this Sunday is Father’s Day. But you don’t need to worry about it. I don’t want anything from you. No ties, no homemade cards, no golf lessons, and definitely not a subscription to a beer-of-the-month club. Honestly, I don’t even need you to be on your best behavior (but let’s be real, you should always aim to be your best self). Just take it easy.
I know it sounds strange. When I was a kid, I was baffled that your granddad never asked for anything on Father’s Day, Christmas, or even his birthday—except for the classic “just get along” wish. For kids, presents are everything, so not wanting any gifts was hard to understand back then. But now that I’m a father, I finally get where he was coming from.
First off, kids aren’t the best gift givers. Plus, when you become a parent, you quickly realize that the best gifts aren’t wrapped in pretty paper. It’s the hugs I get when I tuck you in, the giggles during our tickle fights, or those rare 30 minutes of extra sleep you grant me every once in a while. These moments aren’t planned or tied to any holiday; they’re just you being you, and that’s truly all I need.
Just because Sunday is labeled Father’s Day doesn’t make it any more special than any other day of the week to me. I don’t crave a fancy brunch to recognize my so-called sacrifices or efforts, certainly not from you. Why should you reward me for simply being a good dad?
I know I’m not a terrible father. I’m not trying to brag; I’m just confident in the fact that I love being your dad. I don’t need your approval to continue doing a job I cherish, even when it gets tough (like during potty training, yikes). Celebrating these holidays isn’t really about the honorees; it’s about those who celebrate them. It’s fun to honor family, just like you enjoy receiving gifts at Christmas. Your happiness is the only present I really want this weekend.
So, while I don’t need much from you, I do want to clarify that Father’s Day isn’t your responsibility. It’s your mom’s job to handle that.
With love,
Your Dad
P.S. If you happen to come across a beer-of-the-month subscription or tickets to Mad Max: Fury Road, you can pass those along to your mom for me!
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In summary, Father’s Day is just another day for me, and I genuinely don’t need gifts or recognition. The best moments come from our time together, and that’s what really matters.