Yes?
That was Father's Day for me.
Then again, my desk calendar says 1 May.... so life is a bit crazy but I'm trusting God for not much longer!
Anyway, D is, as you know, the best father in the world. I always knew he'd make a good father but I didn't know just how good.
I asked him tonight, "what does it feel like to be so totally ADORED by your kids?"
Kendra has a new thing where, when she hears that gate open, she announces with absolute GLEE, "Mummy! Your husband's home".
It's adorable. And then she sprints to the door - his very own welcoming committee.
So I printed a nice photo of D with the kids (one taken at the zoo in March), and I need to force them to sit still for two minutes to make a card for him.
And then I took them to Woolworths to buy him a nice winter jersey this evening. I said, "babies, which one should we get - black, navy or maroon?"
Connor said, "BLUE!" and Kendra was fine with that so I didn't argue and just went to pay.
He did tell me he wants some alone time on Sunday and to eat out with us, so I'm thinking a breakfast out before church, church, home for lunch and naps, and then I'll take them for a hot chocolate and muffin/ scone while D has some alone time, and then back home.
What are you doing for Father's Day?
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| no wonder she has no trouble trusting God to fix everything she can think of with this example of a loving father |
Hate when calendars catch us by surprise! Marshall has been making Father's Day gift after father's day gift - and because we've written the word "father" so much, he's been calling B "father." Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteWe're going to doa brunch for Father's Day, and I still need to make the card! Thanks for the reminder. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love how D can ask for quiet time and you give it to him. Not everyone is honest enough to ask for something like that.
We took some very cute pics for a card and then go a little gift. We will braai at home - that's what H wants and he gets some alone time on MOnday as the day suits better for what he wants to do with his time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder - Ineed to make cards with my kkids this afternoon!! Those pics are lovely, by the way!
ReplyDeleteBlueberry crumpets in bed and hopefully I can find a new braai set this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI actually RSVP'd for a kids party for Sunday not realising that it was Fathers Day. I even invited a knitting friend along to hang out with me at the venue (it's at the Science Centre) because I figured I would hang out there for a couple of hours after the party. So, I think I may be in a spot of trouble. I guess it's going to be breakfast and lunch with my parents and a cancellation of my knitting date. Now I just need to figure out how we will fit the party in. Oy.
ReplyDeletei got b some bike stuff....probably because that is what i want. i'm not even sure if he will like it. i feel like he is SO hard to buy for! mostly b/c he gets whatever he wants anyway.
ReplyDeletehe has to work, so we'll probably get up, have breakfast, and then the kids and i will do our normal sunday stuff: run to the park, play, and laundry!! :)
Those are gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing what I've done the past few years...handprints and a top-10 list of "why he is the world's greatest dad". I also bought a kiddie book, along the lines of "I Love My Daddy" (or some such) and thought the girls could ask him to read it at bedtime. :)
I haven't actually done anything...but it's all in my head. :)
What I completely FORGOT was anything for Father's Day for my dad. Oops!!!
You and all your photo folders!
ReplyDeleteLove all these pics of D with the kids - you can see how they adore him (and the feeling is pretty mutual).
We're actually going on a date night tom eve, and the girls are sleeping out, so my D gets a good sleep in on Sunday. I've bought him new sheepskin slippers, and a Le Creseut Coffee Plunger, plus a hoodie, so he's been somewhat spoilt. We'll do pancakes for a late brekkies.
He has decided that he's making Greek Lamb (from my list) for lunch, and he'll get his alone time on Monday.
Love the photos :) and love how gentle he always seems to be with the kids.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day that you've got planned there
Your children are blessed to have a father after God's own heart. Hope you have a stunning day. Wynand and Nadia is picking us up to go to the Addo Elephant park and have a picnic there. I do hope the weather improves.
ReplyDeleteI was in the same boat. Father's Day really snuck up on me too! But I did have an idea for a present. He really needed a bluetooth headset for his cell phone. He takes a lot of calls from the car for work and it's illegal here to drive and talk on the cell phone unless it is hands-free. This is the same as my cell phone headset, so we can use the same chargers and stuff. He really liked it. I also baked gluten-free banana muffins for him. His stomach really acts up on baked goods, so I stopped baking years ago, because he'll eat it anyway and be in pain. I figured out recently that it's a gluten sensitivity from the flour. I've been experimenting with gluten-free baking lately and he loves it!!! No pain and he says they are yummy! The boys also made him gifts at preschool and they were so cute!
ReplyDeleteD is a great dad! I hope he had a great day!
I've seen how your kids adore D. They absolutely love him (and you too).
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