Make Dad King for the Day - Dad's Day #7

the printable crown template at http://familyfun.go.com/fathers-day/fathers-day-printables/fathers-day-crown-900639/ 

The one thing every man wants on Father's Day and everyday is R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Treat Dad with the respect he deserves for Father's Day by making him king for the day!
Here are some ideas of ways to give him the royal treatment:

1. Address him as King, Master, Royal Highness, etc.

2. Obey Dad immediately and completely (as usual :)) Let him know that he can command his "servants" to do anything he wishes, as he sits on his royal throne (the lazy boy, not the toilet). Dad can give silly commands like "jump on one leg all the way into the kitchen to get me a drink."

3. Make Dad dress the part with a paper or foil crown (see above) and scepter, with royal bathrobe or cape (sheet clasped together in the front).

4. Tell him how great he is while you feed him a royal feast (grapes, goblets of drink, and more) as he is fanned by his followers.

Tell me how your family shows respect or honor to the king of your home?

More than a Mug - Dad's Day #5

My Husband's Mug - Summer, Kyah, and Jolie

Hopefully by now you have thought a little about what you plan on doing for your husband for father's day. Dads love for the kids to make or buy them something, but they usually are not expecting more than a thoughtful mug or a crafty card made with love from the little ones.  However, they may want a little more from you. I know your husband is not your dad, but he is the father of your children, and he likes to know that he is loved and that all he does for the family is greatly appreciated. Since our children are so demanding, Dad often gets neglected. This is your chance to make it up to him. You know your husband better than anyone else. If you think real hard, I am sure you can come up with something that doesn't cost anything at all that you can do to make him feel loved and appreciated sometime this week. Do you know what I am talking about?:)

Funny Father's Day Videos - Dad's Day #4

Father's bring such joy to our families! The house rejoices when Dad comes home from work. Doesn't it make you feel wonderful the way your young children are so excited to see you and your husband when you return even after just a short time apart? My wise husband reminds me that joy is a choice! I then remind myself that joy is also an act of obedience and reliance on Christ. Encourage your children to never grow out of their excitement to spend time with their earthly or heavenly father by being a better example for them. How do you think it would make your husband feel if you acted overjoyed and excited to see him more often?  I challenge you to be his biggest cheerleader!

Check out the plethera of great insight and resources at Christianfathers.com for father's day.  While you are there,  watch more funny fathers public announcements like this one that will bring you a little more joy.

How do the Dad's in your life bring joy or laughter to your family?

Theme Night for Father Fun - Dad's Day #3

You don't have to go out to have fun on the weekend.  Plan a fun theme evening at home anytime. 

For Father's Day it would be fun to pick one of Dad's favorite events or activities and get creative about recreating that event at home as a family.

For example, if Dad likes baseball, host a family baseball game complete with hot dogs, national anthem, big league chew, a trophy for the best dad and player, etc.

What are some theme evenings, you think your Dad would like?  OKC Thunder basketball anyone?

30 Day Challenge for Dads - Dad's Day #2

The best selling author, Meg Meeker MD. (Who has been endorsed by what I call the trifecta - Focus on the Family and Dr. Dobson, Family Life Today, and Dave Ramsey!) has just released a sequel that would make an amazing father's day present!  This is what she has to say about her new book.  

"As many of you know, several years ago I wrote Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: Ten Secrets Every Father Should Know and it quickly became a national best-seller. Since then, I have heard from thousands of fathers who told me that for the first time in their lives, they understood how enormously they are needed in their daughters’ lives. And they also told me that they wanted to know specifically what they could do for their daughters. So, I got to work and I am excited to report that I am releasing a Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30 Day Challenge.The 30 Day Challenge is just that. It is designed for fathers to read about 1- 1 ½ pages per day and then they are given a task to do for the day. Dads can read one of these challenges per day, or if they are really busy, read one per week. The purpose is to give fathers a “to do” list since so many have asked for it."

For this or other books Shop Amazon.com through my link, or find more amazing info and resources from Dr. Meg Meeker at megmeekermd.com.  She has resources for Moms and Dads with boys, too.

Do you have any favorite father resources to recommend?