No, I don’t mean picking up clothes from the dry cleaner or filling the dishwasher. That “to-do” list will just have to wait another day. The things a wife can do on Father’s Day are special and celebrate the fact that this man is her husband and the father of her children. So if you’re ready, here are some of the many things a wife can do on Father’s Day:
Provide your husband with some “crazy money.” Believe it or not, your husband also often puts off buying little things he needs for the good of the family. So by giving her some money specifically to buy what she wants, she’ll feel good buying that new pair of khaki pants or the DVD that she’s wanted for months.
Have him plan a “night on the town” that you pay for! – Most of the time, when couples enjoy a “date night”, the wife chooses the restaurant and the movie. This Father’s Day let your husband make all the decisions and deal with it all!
Surprise him with a day of vacation: plan a trip to the beach, the park or the nearby zoo! Then contact your husband’s boss and tell him that it will be taken on the Friday before or on the Monday after Father’s Day. To make it a real surprise, don’t tell your husband until he gets up for breakfast!
Go cleaning and waxing your car, truck, or SUV – add an oil change for a total vehicle makeover. Since the men of the house are normally responsible for the maintenance of the car, this will not only be a surprise, but a truly appreciated gift.
Send it for a weekend – send it on a men’s retreat, fishing with friends, or anywhere you can relax and rejuvenate.
Save money all year long so you can buy that really expensive gift you want! Even if you don’t earn much, setting aside each paycheck a little can add up! Make sure this fund is strictly for Father’s Day, so you’re not tempted to take advantage of it to buy food. Every year a good sum will be available to buy your husband that extravagant gift he really wants!
Give him some “alone time”: set aside a whole day so that your husband can do whatever he pleases. Send him out to play golf, play baseball, or have a poker party all day with his friends. Let him know that you can control the fort and the kids while he’s having fun.
Plan an “in” night: When the kids are in the picture, intimacy isn’t always at the top of their list. Make sure that for Father’s Day you make romance your number one priority. Send the kids to Grandma and Grandpa for the day and prepare a candlelight dinner, followed by cuddling on the couch in front of their favorite movie, followed by a date in the bedroom.
The choices of things a wife can do on Father’s Day are limitless. Ask your partner, lover and friend what you can do to make that day the most special of the year.