Father's Day

Allen looks forward to Father's Day. He looks forward to his kids giving him a back rub/scratch the most. They love to play "guess what I am using to scratch/rub your back" and Allen is happy to play along. Things like magazines, picture frames, belts have been used. A few years ago we had to set some rule when the game went on too long and the kids used a toothbrush and Carter's tongue.

This year Carter and Jared wanted to give Allen a Wii video game, Punch Out. I told them that the game cost too much money for them to spend on a gift. Allen had mentioned how he wanted to get the game and so the boys couldn't get this off their minds. I told them to try to think of something else. As the weeks went on they said they really wanted to get this for him and were ok spending the money. I was touched by how much they were willing to sacrifice for their dad since I know how much they value money and are always saving money to buy something for themselves. We ended up all giving him the game. Last year they wanted to give Allen an iphone for his birthday and were prepared to save all their money and spend it all on the phone for their dad. Luckily Allen bought one the month before his birthday because they were so determined it would have been hard to say no. I am proud of my boys who love their dad so much that they are willing to sacrifice for him.

I enjoy watching the kids come in and wake Allen up with breakfast in bed. I enjoy watching them climb in bed with him and cuddle up with him as he reads their homemade cards. The pride on their faces as he reads and compliments their cards is priceless.