5 Things To Do On Father’s Day

“Dad I don’t owe you any money; Dad replies- YOU OWE ME MILLIONS” a joke cracked by the comedian Freddy Soto in one of his shows. Come to think of it, we do owe a lot to our fathers and we don’t get the chance to repay them for it. So, what better occasion can there be other than this upcoming Father’s Day!

As sons and daughters-most of us really think that Father’s Day is all about booze and barbecue. But did we ever ask our father’s what they really want to do on their special day? Here are some ideas to help you and your father get the most out of his day.

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5 Things to Do on Father’s Day

1. “Take me out to the ballgame”

The iconic song “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” by Steve Goodman is always being played in baseball games. These games show the thrilling experience of watching white striped uniformed men hitting baseballs across fields. Fathers are more driven to moments that they can share with their family rather than by themselves (They’re loving that way). So, what better action can they than a day spent with their family? A competitive game, it doesn’t have to be a baseball game; you can maybe take them to their favorite basketball or soccer game (Anything to get them up their favorite couch). You might not know, you just might be the reason why they bring home a signed souvenir!

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2. Straighten him up on a massage bed

Your dad wakes up 5 o’clock in the morning, drives to work at 7 o’clock, comes home at 6 o’clock in the evening, and finally goes to bed at 8. The typical “busy man” routine our dads follow on a 6-day work schedule just to get our feet those good pairs of sneakers. So why not return the favor by bringing them to a place they’ve been wanting to visit for a long time like a massage spa. According to Men’sHealth, massages can ease depression and anxiety, can lessen High Blood Pressure (a very rampant problem in the Philippines), and neck pain. So why not book a spa now and surely your dad is going to owe you one.(photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash)

3. Pack your flashlights and go “Dora the Explorer featuring Dora’s Dad”

“Dora The Explorer” is a famous child cartoon character who trains children on their navigational skills. Well, city lights and street smogs is all your dad sees every day on his way to work, Why not get him out of his comfort zone, and let him re-visit his childhood? Most of our dads have gone hiking once or twice in their life and have discovered places where our buildings stand on today. Do you really think they’ve forgotten where their favorite apple tree was standing? “Look son! That land where the mall is standing on used to be my playground with my cousins!” – so a walk around the city or a good hike cannot only ease them up but can also bring them precious memories of their childhood.

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4. Spell out “Goo goo, gaa gaa!” on a picnic!

Some of our fathers missed some of our special moments when we were young. Now that we’re all grown up and can’t really sit on their laps calling them “dada,”  why not do something a bit similar to what you have done when you were young? Drive up to the park where you used to play, pack up a simple meal, and just have fun; just bring back the old days.

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5. Pure love through a medium rare steak!

If you still can’t think of a treat for your dad and it’s nearing bedtime, why not take him out for a good glass of red wine and a well-cooked steak with some mashed potato on the side to finish things off. Everybody deserves a treat no matter what time of the day- and this suggestion is of interest to you last minute readers who totally forgot it was Father’s Day just until your mom greeted your dad.

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If you’re able to pull this off, then I’d bet your dad is one lucky father to have you as his own! Make Father’s Day 2018 extra special!