My two teenaged boys took me to lunch and then we went bowling - completely random and completely fun. Now we are watching the Royals and the US open.

Great Day!

Go gloat somewhere else. Assholes rubbing it in are assholes.

Yeah, my dad was a grade A bastard. Hadn't seen or spoken to him since 1994. People always told me I'd regret not trying to make amends if he died. Well, he's been dead for three years, and it hasn't happened yet.

I've got an awesome father-in-law, though. I just try to think of him today.

All these holidays are made by Hallmark and are totally made for selling stuff. But I did find myself sending wishes out to all my buddies.

Woodrow Wilson did not work for Hallmark.

Wow after reading this thread, I'm one blessed SOB that definitely got lucky with the father I have. My brother and his family were in town yesterday and we did the Fathers Day feed and all had a chance to catch up.

I'm painting my oldest daughters room today. Not too bad considering it's 105 ****ing degrees out right now.

I'll see that and raise you 6 degrees.

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Love mother's day. Love father's day.

But of the two, momma likes a fancy sitdown luncheon, and dad likes a big ol' hunk of meat, so father's day wins.

Mom's been dead for 34 years. Not a big fan of that one, either.

I'm in this boat. Turns out my mom may have been a bit more colorful in her explainations than she should've been. Just trying to make the most of it. The funny thing is, I see why he was the way he was, now that I have two of my own.

He told me something that I will never forget: "Your kids will have all kinds of friends growing up. Most will leave; some will stay, if they're lucky. They'll only have one father. It isn't your role to be friends with them; it's your role to teach them right from wrong. It will hurt you, it will bother you, and it will make you second guess every decision you make nightly. Make the right choice, and do those soon-to-be men justice."

I get kind of annoyed by all of the Father and Mother Day stuff on Facebook, as well as the birthday stuff. It creates a social obligation to make public proclamations, and while my parents are great people, I don't respond well to social obligations.