My sweet hubby is one of the easiest people to please that I know. He’d much rather give and serve than receive. He’s actually uncomfortable with others doing for him. That’s why I always look forward to his birthday and holidays because he has to accept our gestures of love through gifts!
We try to make Father’s Day a really special occasion. Because he won’t come right out and tell us what he wants, I have to be super observant in the months before so I can pick up on his cues. I think I did really good this year!
[Burberry Touch/Black & Decker Cordless Drill/Reef Flip Flops/Nike Air Max/Fitbit Flex]
So what do men really want for Father’s Day? They want manly stuff, of course! It took me many years of our marriage to finally figure this out. I can make my hubby pretty happy if I get him some kind of tool or gadget. This year’s list has both – a new Black and Decker cordless drill (to replace his broken one) and a Fitbit Flex to track his workouts. The Fitbit syncs with his iPhone so he can geek out in gadget heaven.
I also included cologne on his list because A. he’s almost out of his and B. it’s something he wouldn’t buy for himself. His signature scent is Burberry Touch – it’s light and clean and makes him smell oh so yummy. That’s sort of a gift for me too. 🙂
No gift list for him would be complete without running shoes. He goes through a few pairs a year and has been hinting that it’s time for some new ones. I just got some bright orange shoes for myself and know that he would love a pair in the same color. His favorite running shoes are the Nike Air Max.
Then there’s the Reef flip flops. Ugh. He loves them, I hate them. Call me weird but I’m not a fan of men in flip flops. I, on the other hand, live in my Reefs year-round. Double standard? Yep! Totally unfair, I know. But because I love him, I not only tolerate his flip flop affinity but also enable it.
It’s Your Turn: What’s on your man’s Father’s Day wish list? Does he come out and tell you or do you have to be a sleuth? Tell me in the comments!
