Father's Day

Every year Father's Day rolls around. And every year we are subjected to bad gifts (i.e. ugly ties,not so funny t shirts and coffee mugs, all telling us how old we are or getting) and guilted into spending time with our kids.

Now don't get me wrong, I'll receive these gifts with open arms and probably will keep these for the rest of my days. But can I get a little more effort into the thought process of what kind of person I am. I rarely wear ties and when I do, it's usually for a special occasions which requires a little class and does not light up or have the Three Stooges (who I love, could do without Shemp though). My T-shirts usually have a sports team logo or makes fun of situations rather than me. I drink coffee only in the winter months (I live in Texas), but prefer tea.

I know the kids are still distinguishing whats marketing and what dad really enjoys, but can mom be any help? Or does she get some kind of pleasure at watching me fake a smile at these so called presents from the heart. If any of this is pulled on Mother's Day, without a just kidding form of jewelry, I'd be on the bottom of a two story outhouse until next Mother's Day.

Which brings me to my second point. Why on Mother's day do us fathers gladly take the kids and send our wives off to wherever they prefer, day spa, shopping with friends. But I'm guilted in spending time with my kids? Isn't that reversed? Shouldn't they wanna spend time with me doing and going to the places I enjoy? But I feel that I have to go play around of golf early in the morning, so that I can come back, as soon as I'm done, and spend the rest of the day spending time with my family. And God forbid that I've enjoyed a few Bud Lights while out that early. But not an eyelash is batted if mimosas are served during a Mother's Day Breakfast/Brunch.

Now, I know that some who read this blog will interpret it as me not wanting to be with my family (especially the women folk). And if you do please read again. I was raised on the importance of family (familia) and those without it truly have nothing. What I'm blogging about, is taking the time out to understand your dad/spouse for one day, because we won't complain as long as our families are safe and happy. All year we are willing to go that extra mile, give him an inch, and he'll always remember.

JohnAnthony ----The TNA Show

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