The McCarty Metro - Father's Day

Father's Day

This Could Be Steve In A Few Years

Father's Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad - the special man in our life. We often forget the sacrifice of our fathers and the roles they have played in shaping our lives. Father's Day gives us the opportunity to show and express our love and care to this man, who deserves our support most. Father's Day is the most appropriate platform to make us look beyond 'our own' family and honor the man who brought us joy and happiness. Father's Day is a day to honor not only your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life - whether as Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers."

The word 'Father' is often used to honor spiritual leaders, inventors and originator of an idea, product, service or person. It is so, that fathers have always been associated with guidance and protection, as the person who can be loved, respected and looked up to. Let's use the Father's Day to let these special men know what place they have in our lives and what influence they have on us. The Father's Day will be celebrated on 15th June 2008 and don't forget to make this day special day more special!

Father's Day is a time of burnt toast and breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You Dad" and, of course, that lovely new tie!

Fathers Then & Now

1908	2008
Dad prays his children will learn English	Dad prays his children will speak English
Dad's horsepower means his horses	Dad's horsepower means the size of his minivan
If dad puts a roof over his family's head, he is a success	It takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home
Dad waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived	Dad must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera
Dad passed on clothing to their son	Son wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if he was sliding naked down an icicle
Dad can count on children to join the family business	Dad prays their kid will come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the TIVO
Dads pined for old country... Romania, Italy, or Russia	Dads pine for old country... Hank Williams
Dad smoked a pipe	Dad gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer
Dad gives a pencil box for Christmas, and son is all smiles	Dad spends $800 and son screams: "I wanted Wii!"
Dad's breakfast is eggs, bacon, ham and potatoes	Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol
Father's Day gift would be a hand tool	He'll get a digital organizer
A happy meal is Dad sharing funny stories at the table	A happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonald's
Dad is involved if he spanks the kid now and then	Dad is in jail for spanking the kid now and then
Dad enters the room and his children rise to attention	Dad is "invading his kids space"
Dad threatens their daughters suitor with a shotgun if she comes home late	Dad breaks the ice by saying, "So...how long have you had that earring?"
Dads are never truly appreciated	Dads are never truly appreciated

Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected. ~ Red Buttons

Earl Hickey's Top 10
Things You Will Never Hear Dad Say

I like all of your friends' "Up Yours" attitudes.
No, I don't actually know what is wrong with your car.
Son, let's go to the mall and get you an earring.
Father's Day? Don't worry about that. It's no big deal!

Well, what do you know? I'm lost. We'll have to stop and get some directions.

Well, honey, you are 13 now. I bet you're ready for un-chaperoned car dates!

Here are the keys to my new car. Oh, take my credit card, too. Have fun!

Football? You want to play football? What about figure skating, son?

Mom and I are going away for the weekend. Would you like to throw a party?

You don't need a job! I have plenty of money for you to spend.