When it comes to holidays, particularly what I call "Hallmark Holidays," (those are the ones where you can usually get away with just giving a card, but that's not important right now) I have always encouraged my kids to take it a step higher and do something thoughtful and more heartfelt.
Particularly for Father's Day. Dad has enough ties and joke books and cute hand puzzles, thankyouverymuch. Tributes are so, so much better and much more heartfelt and they are forever.
Lucy did this for Eric for Father's Day. I wanted to share (and make sure it got documented) because I think it's that good. I particularly love the collage. (That's my man, ladies. Hands off!)
Nine Things I Adore About My Dad
- He’s an artist.
- He’s a comedian.
- He makes a mean strawberry smoothie.
- He can still ride a skateboard. With style.
- He raises one eyebrow when he’s revealing an intense thought.
- He’s the smartest guy I know.
- He taught me how to surf, how to make pasta and how to speak to Windows ’95.
- He can salsa dance.
- He loves me. And Jon. And Adam. And Amy. And my mom.
Happy Father’s Day, mister!
Lucy is such an artist! this is fantastic!!
Collage = amazeballs! So clever and fun. I love the love your family shares =)
it’s great, sure he loved it! very nice!
What a great idea for a gift! Very sweet post.P.S. I want a man who can salsa! Lol.
yeah girl, make sure they keep their hands of him! esta super chulo! Great collage and great that your dad is still so active!
Marta, I know I’m always saying this but… you have the most amazing kids! It’s just testament to what great parents they have. Your posts about the kids always make me want to hug them! So sweet.
The pictures say so much about your husband, and his character. Love that your daughter listed the strawberry smoothie…. pass on the recipe.
Marta, qué lindo! I love it when children speak about their parents with such love and admiration. As Maura said, this speaks volumes of the kind of parenting you and Eric have done. I feel exactly the same way about my parents and can only hope my children do so too as they get older. Me encantó!
Thanks, Adriana.I think so, too! 😉
If it wasn’t for them, I’d have nothing to write about!Besos,
Marta
Eliana,He loved the creativity of it, but he made noises about looking old. 😉
Sujeiry,He took the salsa lessons just for me. =D
Thanks, Bren!
Maura,Thanks for saying it again! LOL
I think you’d love them in real life.
Besos,
Marta
There’s never a dull moment around here. That’s for sure!
Thanks, Roxana!I’m glad to be on this side of the parenting aisle. I sometimes miss the toddler/early school years, but I get over it right away. 😉