This morning as I logged into my yahoo mail, where the news pops up, they had this article.
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/worst-fathers-day-gifts-ever-1745038/?pg=2#photoViewer=1
Its about the 12 WORST gifts for Father's Day, and it has consumerism all over it. Not only does it say the #1 Dad shirts are out, but also home made gifts, coupons, and most everything else except of course "cool gadgets". They even outlawed cologne which is Matt's MOST favorite gift. Forget the "mow the lawn" coupon now we have to get the newest itouch to be good kids????
Shouldn't we get to know our Dads better, take some time to think of things THEY would like? The dads I know would LOVE baked goods, hand prints of (great) grand kids, etc. And you know hubby really enjoys Homer Simpson and would think I got him that gift because I know he likes it, not because I think he is a Homer dad (DUH). While I agree on getting Dad something, and if you can afford the cool gadget that YOUR dad wants then get it! But there is no reason a home made or silly gift can not be given if it is given to the dad who will enjoy it or made by little ones with love in their hearts. Breakfast in bed is much more about love then the power drill and celebrating that love is what Dad's Day is all about!
BOO to all who try to sell that money=love and nothing but the most expensive, newest gadget will let our Dads know they are appriciated!!
About Me
- Jenster
- Beaverton, OR, United States
- My family is the most important thing in my life. I found out after my first son was born that I am quite rare. I have Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2B (Miyoshi MD). We had a daughter 21m after our son and then we were given a surprise miracle baby in 2011 (FYI, some antibiotics and BC don't mix well). It was a wonderful gift as we had wanted another child but couldn't justify the choice with my MD. At 16 weeks pregnant I awoke to gushes of blood. Rushing to the ER at 5 am, our 2 children in tow, we were told we had miscarried our babe. Imagine our shock and surprise when we went for the followup appointment with my regular OB/GYN a week later and discovered a healthy, alive babe. Our little Mason continues to bring joy and love into our family. Though things can be tough we are blessed with great friends and family to support and help out when needed. On the one hand MD makes life that much more challenging, and on the other I am very aware of my many blessings and take very little for granted. I see the lessons for good my children are learning and we look for the sunbeams and rainbows in the storms of life.
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