Father's Day has never been a holiday I put much effort into each year before I had my daughter. After 2012 I wanted to make sure he got as much attention and love as I did on Mother's Day.
Father's day has always brought a bunch emotions for me and maybe that's why I didn't celebrate it. I grew up in a single parent household and due to mental illness my father was not much of a father figure for me.
I didn't grow up around my dad and he lived pretty far away for most of my childhood. This made the holiday growing up tough because when other children are making gifts for their fathers like ties and cards, I knew I wouldn't be seeing my dad and it just made me sad.
As an adult I did make an effort to call him on the holiday and tell him I love him. Since he died in 2007 it has been even harder! I miss the fact that he was never able to meet my husband or daughter. I wish I could tell him I love him just one more time!
Although I do not have my dad around anymore, I do have father figures in my life from church and I haven't told them enough how much their love and guidance has meant to me.
As for my husband, this year we are going to keep it low key this year. Will share the craft we are making next week :)
We will trying out the Arden Farmers Market and tell my husband he should go for a ride on his bike. (He would rather be home with us) We may also check out the California Automobile Museum because he is a car enthusiast.
This is a little bit of a reflection for me but I know other parents are going through some sense of loss this year even if it wasn't the death of a loved one. We have been through a lot in the last 18 months, even more reason to tell our loved ones more than ever that we love and appreciate them.
I will leave you with this quote.
The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams. and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family.
