Curious......

So it is the third Sunday in June and it’s Father’s Day in the USA. After wishing Dave a happy day and thanking him for fathering our two terrific children, I googled because I was curious about the history of this celebration.

The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Seattle in 1910......it was Sonora Smart Dodd’s idea and became an official celebration in 1972. So I guess it’s another of what I call “Hallmark Holidays”....but on the other hand, isn’t it nice to have a day on the calendar when we take an extra few minutes to think about and thank the fathers in our lives.  The birth fathers, the step-fathers, the close male friends who act as fathers offering love and support when needed.

These are not especially original thoughts on my part.....I am echoing comments shared by many others..... but I’ll do it again. Wishing my husband, Dave, a Happy Father’s Day....with neither one of his “kids” within hugging distance a phone call connection will have to do this year.

Maybe next year our two “kids” and their four “kids” will be close enough so Dave can grab them close for a big group hug......