<p>Never a big one for these days (Mother’s, Father’s), but decided to do something different. So we went on an Erie Canal cruise. It was good for Dad (my H) because it was short (2 1/2 hrs), historical (what H loves) and there was food and drink. We learned about the Canal, went through a lock twice and enjoyed a relaxing boat ride. Two of the three kids came along. He facetimed with the third this evening. Good day. </p>
<p>Oh, and I booked it and paid for it! Probably the best part for him because, of course, his money is my money and my money is my money!! So I spent my money! Haha.</p>
<p>So what did you do? Did you hear from the kids away?</p>
<p>Much better than at our house. I was at work till 4pm helping launch a new software upgrade. Sorry that the folks in charge couldn’t find a better Sunday than Father’s Day.</p>
<p>I was able to call home to ask DD to find the hidden set of DVDs that her brother purchased online. She chose to use aluminum foil and it looked great.
I picked up Chinese take out on the way home.
Luckily, my DH also is not one to make much of such holidays. :)</p>
<p>Not much for it here. I wrote a morose FB post about the fact that it was 40 years exactly on Friday since my father died, so it was right before F Day. What a Debbie Downer. ;)</p>
<p>However, my H, S and myself happened to be out for breakfast (unconnected to FD), but S suddenly realized it was FD, so he paid. That was nice! :)</p>
<p>My H, 3 sons and I went to see the new superman movie and then we took him out to eat at a nice restaurant where he ordered steak and a glass of wine.:)</p>
<p>Yesterday, took Dad, Mom, and Sis to the Yuengling Brewery in Tampa for tour–free beer! Then we went to Skipper’s Smokehouse for the evening. Took it easy most of today.</p>
<p>Few days ago I got an email notice that I just bought a Kindle from Amazon and it was being shipped. I knew I didn’t get one, so I emailed H and D2 to see if they place an order. D2 replied back, “Thanks for ruining my father’s day surprised.” D2 made a reservation at one of our favorite places (The Standard) for brunch on Sat because we knew it would be crazy on Sun. Had a quiet Sun.</p>
<p>Garland, my dad died 38 years ago today- when he was 46 & I was 17.
I also had a stillbirth at 4mo of pregnancy on June 16th- 32 years ago.
But our black lab who was part of our family for 16 + years, would have been 19 today!:)</p>
<p>Our youngest just finished up spring qtr- she called her dad when I was swimming and they planned a fishing trip for later this week. Then he set to work redoing the front stairs.
Its unknown whether our oldest will call, she has refused contact from me, but she accepts calls from her dad.
Im thinking of going on the fishing/ camping trip- I’m stll recovering from surgery, but it sounds nice to get away & they already have had lots of trips to do stuff by themselves.
But vault toilets arent a favorite.
:p</p>
<p>We aren’t big on celebrations…maybe because I’m the only female in the family.</p>
<p>Didn’t do anything special. DH and I went for our usual Sunday morning walk. We spent the afternoon watching baseball since his and S1’s college team is in the College World Series (Go Wolfpack!). After the game he and I went out to dinner and then went shopping to buy DH a swimsuit to take on our vacation next week . </p>
<p>S1 (in the military-lives in another state) called yesterday. He had no clue that today was Father’s Day. Didn’t matter. DH was glad to hear fr. him.
S2 drug himself out of bed around noon, gave DH a hug and said “Happy Dad’s Day”.<br>
That was our day.</p>
<p>H got calls from both D’s, he called his D. Yesterday we went for a long car ride in the country to a national park and ate at a very rural restaurant, yum.</p>
<p>S2 drove home from his summer internship & surprised his father for Father’s Day. DH was deeply touched. We had a nice alfresco dinner & built a fire in the fire pit last night. Today S2 & DH went to the driving range & hit a bucket of balls before D2 had to return. S1 got DH some extra bottles & flavors to accompany the SodaStream machine that I bought DH. It was a really nice weekend.</p>
<p>Today I saw a lot of postings on FB from our friend’s kids to wish their Dad happy father’s day. It was really sweet with many pictures when they were little with their Dad.</p>
<p>12rmh18 - very sweet of your son to do that. I am sure it made the day very special for your H.</p>
<p>Glad to hear we’re not the only family not having a Father’s Day BBQ or buying him a tie or whatever we’re supposed to do. My father died 9 years ago but I still feel like calling to wish him a happy Father’s Day. I don’t think he’ll pick up. H went for a bike ride; I made a dinner he likes; D was home from her internship this weekend so he got to see her. And that’s about it.</p>
<p>I like the sound of the Erie Canal tour. Last year we all went skeet shooting. That was fun.</p>
<p>My dad passed away earlier this month. I watched the US Open, just as he would have done, even though I have only a passing interest in golf. Later, H & I went to a great BBQ place. The kids weren’t around; they’d taken time off for my dad’s services and had to get back to their lives. Kind of a weird day.</p>
<p>Well oldest D called & talked to her dad.
I had asked him earlier if he would tell her how cruel she was being to me and perhaps ask how long this was going to go on. ( not in so many words obviously)
Instead he told her I was doing great and made it sound like any pain I had was my fault.
This upset me a lot and I gathered up all my pain meds & looked at them for a long time.
I sat and asked my dad what I should do.
( he also had depression & it killed him)
I finally got myself calmed down because I knew my dad wouldn’t want me to give up.
So even when they aren’t with us any more , they can still help.</p>
D2 made a reservation at one of our favorite places (The Standard) for brunch on Sat because we knew it would be crazy on Sun. Had a quiet Sun.</p>