Having 4 children is starting to pay dividends, Fathers day yesterday, was fantastic. All of my children were thoughtful, wrote in cards, brought gifts and made an effort during the day, to make me feel appreciated. We even finished the day with a BBQ, a few beers and watched the football – perfect!
I am sure most of you also showed appreciation to your Fathers or remembered Fathers that are no longer here. I saw many comments on social media about “The best Dad” and I wondered if it takes a ‘special day’ each year to appreciate someone. I hope my efforts, as a Father, are consistent throughout the year and I try to do my best for my family, all year round.
It made me question how often I let people know how much I appreciate them, or do I leave it until a Birthday or special day to let them know? Going the extra mile or doing something special, like writing a card or baking a cake, can make a massive difference and doesn’t really take too long to do. It does take a bit of thought though.
It is easy to take things for granted, especially if you are living together with people or working with the same group of people on a regular basis. I know that my Sister, Trudi, does so much for the family and, although we do appreciate it, I’m not sure she knows how much because we don’t tell her often enough. (If you read this Trudi, thank you!)
I know that, for sure, we all take my wife, Sandra, for granted. The magic way the washing is done, house is cleaned, cupboards are filled, fridge is replenished, clothes are washed and ironed, is just what we have come to expect.
It has become the norm in most houses, I’d imagine.
I don’t think we need a special day to show our appreciation and, by me writing this, I now realise I need to be more thoughtful and make more of an effort to show my appreciation. A Little demonstration of gratitude wouldn’t go a miss.
On that note, I am going to buy Sandra some flowers today, just to say thank you for all she does. I know it is not much, but it is something out of the ordinary so will, hopefully, make her feel more valued for the things she does.
Who do you need to say thank you to? Why wait for Fathers day or Mothers day or any other day? – today is a good day!