Father’s Day this year was a nice change of pace for me. It was filled with some of the most enjoyable relaxation I have had in a long time. My wife and daughter surprised me with a brand new weed eater and a day to do whatever I felt like doing. Now, many of you would say ‘A gift like that just leads to more work’. While it might, I love taking care of my lawn and working outside. My neighbor thinks I am crazy for liking it so much, but it’s all good! I truly enjoy it!
I had a wonderful breakfast with my wife, daughter, mother and father-in-law and the rest of the day I sat around the house relaxing. I don’t do that very often. Not because I am always too busy, but because I don’t like to sit still! I always want to be active. I did have to water the garden because a man has to eat, right? We can’t have the veggies withering away! But I stayed away from any yardwork (but I did keep thinking about that weed eater and where to use it first).
Now, I am not writing this to share what material gifts I received. Not at all. What I am most thankful for on Father’s Day is having a daughter to be a father to. When I was younger I imagined being a dad, but never dreamed it would be so rewarding. Riley made my Father’s Day when during breakfast she looked at me and asked,
Right then and there, without missing a beat, I promised her we would go the following Saturday. Just she and I to the local park for a fun morning of fishing and enjoying some time together. Without a doubt, I am so very thankful for being able to share these moments and to cherish them. I am already looking forward to relaxing by the water, having great conversations with my little munchkin, and laughing the morning away with her. It will be a great day.
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