Monday, June 20, 2011

A Lesson (Re) Learned on Father's Day

Well, today was Father's Day, and I tackled lots of  little projects to make it memorable and to try honor my wonderful husband.  I attempted so many  things though that I found myself stressed out and a little on the disagreeable side for most of the day.  Some Father's Day present- huh? :-)

Sometimes less definitely is more...a hard lesson for an idea person like me.   Whether it is planning a vacation, entertaining guests, or making dinner, in the end, I'm forced to admit that my family would be better off with a relaxed, happy me than with lots of interesting activities, foods, or presents.

So...if you didn't do that much for Father's Day this year and were feeling a little guilty, maybe wishing you had done more, be comforted:  at least you didn't run yourself ragged and consequently walk around with short nerves toward your poor husband on his special day.

Anybody else have to learn this lesson over and over again?

7 comments:

Amanda said...

I learn this lesson in my daily life... I try to cram too much into too little of a space and then it's bedtime and I wonder where the day went.  Along these lines, I made a Father's Day choice to overlook the petty details and enjoy the simplicity.   http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2011/06/two-fathers-days.html
 Lessons learned for us mamas!  

maryanne @ mama smiles said...

This is a lesson I learn over and over, too!

I'd love for you to link this up to Learning Laboratory at my blog today =)

Cheris Lifford said...

Oh yes, you're not the only one.  If it makes you feel any better, I took several of your ideas for Father's Day and we all loved it!  The button hunt, the mad-libs, and (everyone's favorite) the chocolate bar blind taste test.  Thank you!

Havingfunathome said...

Yay!  So glad you found the ideas useful!  Hearing that always makes my day!

maryanne @ mama smiles said...

Thanks for linking up! =)

Amanda said...

I forgot to add that I used the mad libs as a gift from my 3 year old and it turned out hilarious.  Thank you!

Havingfunathome said...

Fun!  My three year old made one too, and it definitely cracked us all up! :-)