My husband is someone who thinks that Father's Day is a made up holiday and therefore we shouldn't celebrate it. On the other hand, I'm of the, any reason is a good reason to celebrate, type. This leaves us in a dilemma. (I should add he feels the same way about Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, Mother's Day, etc.)
These are the types of discussions that no one really has before you get married, even when you try to think about all of the important things to discuss about having children beforehand. When you add to the fact that perhaps you are still pregnant and the baby isn't here yet, it might make you wonder if you should celebrate.
My first Father's Day where I was pregnant, about 16 weeks, you can bet I wanted to celebrate. In trying to be sweet, I surprised my husband with a cake and two balloons (one pink and one blue). The cake said, "Happy 1st Father's Day!" The response I got was lackluster, which of course made me tear up being pregnant and all. I wrote it off as him simply wanting to wait to celebrate after the birth. Next year, pretty much the same deal.
When I finally got around to talking to him about it, I was floored. Now we have a mutual understanding. We use the time as a family day. We have a tradition of going hiking and having a big breakfast together. The kids make him things and he hugs and thanks them. He tolerates the "Happy Father's Day" sentiments all around town and we have a great time.
So what's the deal in your family?
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Confession About Father's Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 11:06:36.
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