Happy Father's Day!

Moddy - hope the Queen and you are back to normal soon. Glad to hear she was not hurt.

This was the 3rd Fathers Day for me since my dad died. I was mostly OK and I hung out with some friends, but it just feels weird and sad.

 

Paper Doll: Your avatar is hypnotic.

 

My dad died in December so this was my first Father's Day without him.

It was awful....I had no idea how much marketing there is around the day.

I'm just glad it's over.

 

Still struggle with Father's Day now almost six years after mine died.

He never got to meet either of his grandchildren. My oldest was born exactly one month after he died. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around it.

I just keep to myself mainly and watch the Open after celebrating with my little ones. I love being a dad, but I hate I don't get to enjoy time with mine any longer.

 

I had the best Father's Day weekend ever.
My dad drove up Friday to help me put gutter up around the garage. We spent Friday night and Saturday morning together on that project.*
Sunday, the family went to the waterpark where I spent several hours with my oldest son going down waterslides. He has finally reached the age and bravery level to conquer waterslides.
I also got to play with my other two boys in the water.
It was easily one of the best, most stress-free, enjoyable days I've had as a father/parent.

* My dad was old school - in the sense that if you worked and provided for the family you were doing your job as a dad.
After my brother's suicide, dad changed a 180 degrees and became a completely different man, who is not afraid to show affection, seldom loses his temper and seems to have a much better, happier outlook on life. He enjoys his children and grandchildren.
It's sad that it took my brother's death to bring about this change, but it was the silver lining so to speak.