Nothing? My H actually said to not worry about him since he just got a new desk to make teleworking more comfortable for him. My dad isn’t really into things either. We’re all spending the day together. I guess that’s the gift! Lol
I ordered my H a personalized grill plate that was recommended on MMM. I’ll also pickup crabs for dinner that weekend for dinner. I won’t see my dad so just a phone call.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Jun 10, 2021 7:12:10 GMT -5
We exchange Funko Pops, so I got him a personalized one that looks like him. I’m letting the boys give that to him and I’m also giving him a cozy blanket (that he asked for), a dart board, and a shirt with Han Solo on it that reads “I know.” (I got myself a Leia one that says “I love you.”)
I got him a pair of Jabra wireless headphones. I was going to get him a theragun but I think I’ll get him that for his birthday which is the week after Father’s Day.
Post by georgeharrison on Jun 10, 2021 7:56:00 GMT -5
My H gave me a list of gift ideas for him "father's day and otherwise" a few weeks ago. He's already bought himself 6 items off the list. His "love language" isn't gifts, so he usually doesn't care. My gift receiving occasions usually suck. I'm actually rather tired of going out of my way for someone who doesn't care about gifts only to get the shaft myself. So, I'm thinking a clothing item that is on his list that I would have bought him anyway. I know I am petty. It's really not spite, it's just realizing that I put effort into something that he doesn't care about while he puts minimal effort into those things for me (that I do care about).
Post by notoriousmeg on Jun 10, 2021 7:59:32 GMT -5
I ordered H and DS matching t-shirts and will order H a new bathing suit. He’s lost a lot of weight and nothing fits him anymore. My mom asked me to my my dad a new sweater b/c he’s always cold and wears the same 2 sweaters every day. I need to order that today.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jun 10, 2021 8:11:10 GMT -5
Since I’m a bit of a believer that every day is Father’s Day no matter how great the person is, my H is probably going to get a card that our daughter drew and she and I will make him some kind of breakfast. 🤷🏻♀️
H wanted to do his first triathlon over Father's Day weekend which has cost us $$$$ in registration fees, the hotel, various accessories and clothing. And he's making me and DS spectate it, lol. That's his gift.
weed. (and a funny t shirt he wanted and a sports flag for our flag pole)
My dad passed this year unexpectedly so while H is spending some time with his father, I will spend some time with my mom; I anticipate the day will be tough for us.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
Since the holidays are somewhat important to me and not at all important to him, I’m putting forth zero effort.
Do you ask him to put forth the effort? Some people don't even realize that MD/FD are important to some people.
I asked for some flowers and a gift and MH did it no problem but we're not big Christmas gift givers so I had to tell MH outright.
Yes. It's just not his thing. He's horrible with gifts and taking the lead on any type of holiday or celebration. He is typically pretty thoughtful day to day. Even when he tries, he really misses the mark by a mile. I really don't want to get into it.
My H gave me a list of gift ideas for him "father's day and otherwise" a few weeks ago. He's already bought himself 6 items off the list. His "love language" isn't gifts, so he usually doesn't care. My gift receiving occasions usually suck. I'm actually rather tired of going out of my way for someone who doesn't care about gifts only to get the shaft myself. So, I'm thinking a clothing item that is on his list that I would have bought him anyway. I know I am petty. It's really not spite, it's just realizing that I put effort into something that he doesn't care about while he puts minimal effort into those things for me (that I do care about).
This is how I feel, too. DH doesn’t care about gifts in the slightest. I have stopped putting any effort into these days because he just doesn’t care. It’s less disappointment for me later.
I'm struggling on what to get my dad. He doesn't really have hobbies so he's always hard to shop for. I've done a charity donation or food gifts in the past, so I might go with one of those again.
thankfully my H is not a father so I don't have to worry about that. It was hard enough coming up with a few things for his birthday last month, so I'm tapped out. Why are men so hard to shop for???
Oh, I just saw someone mentioned swim trunks, and I might get him those, too. dancingirl21, is the brand you mentioned special? I've been seeing FB ads for something, and I can't recall whether that's it...
My parents beg me not to buy them things, so I will just send my dad a card.
Post by W.T.Faulkner on Jun 10, 2021 9:39:26 GMT -5
H kicks my ass every single year so I have no gift-giving morale. He is a musician so for Mother's Day he wrote an original song called "I Love Mommy" and recorded DS singing it for me. How am I supposed to match that?
I got him matching t-shirts with DS that say "Philly vs. everybody" and I got a picture of them turned into a watercolor painting. I feel like it's a good gift but not in comparison! Damn!
My H ordered a cookbook he wanted from Amazon so that will be from me and kid picked out fun socks & a tshirt (she usually picks out a fun Dad themed shirt & we found at Target this year) and she'll make him a card. We're not huge gift givers here....
Post by NewGirlNic on Jun 10, 2021 10:13:58 GMT -5
H mentioned a couple things that could be a good FD gift the other day and I said (in a joking manner) "oh, I didn't realize we were exchanging MD/FD gifts, since ya know, you didn't get me anything." And he was like "ummmm, yeah I, uh got you...."
I'll probably get him something small, since he's recently spent a small fortune on the golf trip he's on (not on the trip itself, since we had points for the flight and his buddy owns a condo in FL, but more on things like new golf shoes, a new putter, a travel golf bag etc). He lost his favorite water bottle so maybe a new one of those and some fancy 6 pack of craft beer.
I really want a solo stove, and our current fire pit has a hole at the bottom. So that could be a good gift that is mutually beneficial. But, I'll probably wait until our patio gets done later this summer.