This Sunday is Father’s Day and at our house we keep it pretty simple. My husband like so many working parents commutes daily and doesn’t skip a beat when he walks through the door immediately switching hats from work to home. No matter how hard the day was it’s left somewhere in the miles between his office and our front door. For that and so many other things we are so very thankful. The best way to show Dad you love him is to spend time together. So we brainstormed all the ways my kids can show their dad how much they love him. There are a few rather random ones that might not work for your family but I hope many are good reminders for simple ways to connect. If you like our list I think you will love the ones my dear friends over at Kids Activities Blog posted today.
- Hugs and kisses.
- Draw him a picture.
- Make him some coffee.
- Make him a medal.
- Take him to a baseball game.
- Let him sleep in on the weekend.
- Play cars.
- Don’t be sassy.
- Make him a one of a kind t-shirt
- Thank him for working hard .
- Clear his plate at dinner.
- Play Go Fish !
- Make him a bookmark.
- Shoot some hoops.
- Make him cookies.
- Play chess with him.
- Read books together.
- No fussing at bedtime.
- Have a tea party.
- Help put away the laundry.
- Watch a game on TV with him.
- Hold his hand.
- Make him a painting.
- Listen the first time.
- Plant something in the garden together.
- Write him a story.
- Sing him a song.
- Play hide and seek.
- Do math drills together.
- Have a water fight.
- Make him a football.
- Help him with yard work.
- Make him a smoothie.
- Wash the car.
- Make him crispy bacon.
- Don’t scream.
- Play Rock , Paper, Scissors.
- Don’t eat the last cookie .
- Play soccer in the front yard.
- Buy him a new iron with polka dots.
- Cuddle.
- Go to a high school football game.
- Make him a card.
- Have a heart to heart.
- Go for a walk.
What did we miss? How do your kids like to spend time with their dad? Leave a comment and share!
Joanne says
i love the medals so much!
while i was wondering what to get my daughter (26mths old) to make for her “Hero”, your post came in very timely! Thanks Alison.
Btw, i’m hooked on ur website and checking several times a day! (due to time diff).
Melissa says
Is #40 supposed to say “new *tie* with polka dots”, perhaps? Or is Dad a golfer? (:
Allison McDonald says
He does golf but the gift is a polka-dot iron to iron clothes.
Malibu433 says
Hey Great site, I’m sorry I missed it this year for fathers Day.. Nice Job!!!
Jason McCune says
Play catch