Fast forward 30 years and I now not only have a wonderful stepfather to celebrate, but a super loving father-in-law and, most importantly, my husband. I wasn’t sure what a role of “father” was supposed to be - what it really looked like - but he has surpassed any and all expectations. He has been the epitome of a parenting partner. Super caring and thoughtful, ever patient and willing to explain anything our 3-year-old, I couldn’t be luckier to be raising children with him and building a foundation of love, openness, and respect for every member in our household. Plus, the kiddos look a lot like him, which makes for cuteness overload.
To say nothing of the fact that he’s a HUGE fan of our cloth diapers. (I still remember when we first started dating many years ago and he’d have to LEAVE THE ROOM when a diaper commercial came on. He just couldn’t NOT be grossed out by the thought of a poop catcher. Fast forward seven years and he’s a pro. Isn’t it funny how that happens?)
So, what do you do for whatever special father (or father figure) you’ll be celebrating this Sunday? Here are a few ideas that I’ve dug up for those handmade, can’t-buy-in-a-store cards and gifts that will melt Daddy’s heart and hold a place on his shelf for years to come.
via The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman
via She Knows
via Solis Plus One
via CBC Parents
via Miss Tyler-Smith’s Montessori Blog
Don’t tell my husband, but I think the taped coloring art/card will be part of his gift this year (along with a Himalayan salt lamp for removing those negative ions at work - shhh!), but I’m totally tagging that superhero one for next year!
What are you doing to celebrate any fathers this year?? We’d love for you to share your own ideas below!
