Wait. We were supposed to get something?

I went to a boy scout ceremony the day before Fathers Day, where my boy was advancing two ranks, so it was cool seeing that, but they had extra fleece pullovers from a year or two ago for sale cheap. I got one of those for a Fathers Day gift. It's really nice, even if I won't be wearing it until the fall. It's the really thick nubby fleece, with the embroidered troop patch on the breast. Land's End. Nice quality. $35.

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I went to a paint your own pottery place and made Kitsune a picture frame. It says "I (heart made of our daughter's footprints) Daddy," with her name and "Father's Day 2013 on it." The heart came out a bit wonky since she's old enough that her feet have proper arches, but it was still cute.

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We also had a special breakfast -- French toast with fresh mixed berries and a mascarpone cream. Yum.

Choco, wonky is special.
And what Daddy loves in years to come. Unless Daddy is an interior designer (never got that vibe from the Kit)

My poor old Dad just had a card. I think I posted it in the Happy thread.
But he gave me a kiss.
I'm close to two UK Dwellars who no longer have a father. I appreciate how lucky I am to have mine every May and June now.

I got to paint the living room and dining room ceilings and walls.







Oh yes, I also got calls from my 3 daughters, and a smile from my Lab, Vicky.
My wife made us Ruben sandwiches for lunch, with cold bottles of Black Butte Porter.
And then after my shower, we a great pot roast dinner by candle light on the front porch.
Given the chaos of the whole house being torn apart, these were spectacular efforts on her part.

Today, Father's Day +1, I get to paint the woodwork.

Big V - Thanks for remembering me

Sundae - It is so sweet of you to defend me.

Yes, sir, Sarge. Don't you forget it.

I thank you all for your kind words, and your well wishes. Fatherhood ... is probably my greatest calling in my life. So far, in the immortal words of Homer Simpson, so far. Of course I know I'm Father for Life, so, I don't expect to "retire" from that service, but I wouldn't mind a promotion to Emeritus status, and the ceremonial schedule it implies.

*sigh*

I love my children more than anything else I can think of.

My role as father of adult children now comprises a different set of actions than before, though my instincts are still tuned to "back in the day". It's an adjustment for me; and for them. I'd like to give an update with greater detail, perhaps in another thread, so for now I will close by saying that the other fathers on this list (and those that I omitted out of ignorance but not malice) are brothers in arms to me. If I may quote and extend my favorite author, Robert A. Heinlein:

So is being a father.

In fifty years, I've seen no compelling reason to change my attitude.

50?!
Wow, you're wearing well, your pics don't show it.

Then again, I forget I'm 41 this year.
And knocking on Death's door. Always early, that's me.

Sarge I'll always take your part when you're right.
And no matter how we differ politically I've always admired and respected your commitment to your children. You are a good man and a good father and never forget it.

My wife had got me a DW 'go anywhere practice kit' and my girl-genius made me a card; but I went ahead and bought me /slash/ the kids a $100 discontinued Jabba's Palace Lego set.

(to go with the Rancor pit I had previously purchased, which stack together)

This is the first year that Gary's sons actually did something for him without being reminded or prodded. I was very proud of them and so happy for him.

first search hit returned this thread.

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Happy Father's Day to all my friends who are Fathers. Having found this thread at the end of the day, when I'm tired from work, instead of the beginning of the day when I got up early to take a picture of the solstice sunrise means tha' I'm less eloquent and more emotional.

I've reread this short thread, and there isn't one word I'd take back. All the fathers here deserve a hearty cheer for their *necessary* contribution (well beyond their gametes) as the loving parent every child needs. I salute you all!

My father's day was quiet. I was pleasantly surprised by a card from Twil's children. They give a shit; I am grateful. I did get a couple texts from a couple children of mine...and later, I'll be attending Compline with my baby sister.

I hope Father's Day was sweetly satisfying for all my friends!

My Father's day was good. This year it was also my daughter's 16th birthday, but she's off on a mountain ridge somewhere in Virgina in a wilderness hiking camp program.

Woke up in a tent, came home, dried out my wet gear, showered, opened cards and got a gift hammock, had lunch made for me, went to the church to help dry out the scout gear after their Sunday services, took a nap, mowed the lawn, showered again, had a few glasses of wine and some cheese and crackers, a delicious grilled meal, put away dry camping gear, bought a new mattress for our bed online, went to bed.

A good Father's day.

How solidly productive! Weirdly enough, we were also celebrating my stepdaughter's 17th birthday, although the real thing isn't until Wednesday.