| No, I am not talking about picking up the dry | | | | surprise, but a truly appreciated gift. |
| cleaning or filling the dishwasher. That "To | | | | |
| Do" list will just have to wait for another | | | | Send him off for a weekend - Send him to a |
| day. Things for a wife to do on father's day | | | | men's retreat, out fishing with friends, or |
| are special and celebratory of the fact that | | | | anywhere he can relax and rejuvenate. |
| this man is your husband and the father of | | | | |
| your kids. So, if you are ready, here are | | | | Put aside money all year so you can buy that |
| some of the many things for a wife to do on | | | | really expensive gift he wants! Even if you |
| Father's Day: | | | | don't make much, setting aside a little each |
| | | | paycheck can really add up! Make sure this |
| Provide your husband with some "mad money" - | | | | fund is strictly for Father's Day, so you |
| Believe it or not, your husband puts off | | | | aren't tempted to tap into it for groceries. |
| buying little things he needs for the good of | | | | Each year, a nice sum will be available to |
| the family many times, too. So, giving him | | | | buy your husband that extravagant gift he |
| some money specifically for purchasing what | | | | really wants! |
| he wishes, he will feel okay about buying | | | | |
| that new pair of khakis or the DVD he's | | | | Give him some "alone time" - Set aside a |
| wanted for months. | | | | whole day that your husband can do as he |
| | | | pleases. Send him off to golf, play |
| Have him plan a "night on the town" that you | | | | baseball, or have an all day poker party with |
| pay for! - Most times when couples enjoy a | | | | his friends. Let him know you can hold down |
| "date night", the wife does the choosing of | | | | the fort and the kids while he enjoys |
| the restaurant and movie. This Father's Day | | | | himself. |
| let your husband make all the decisions and | | | | |
| treat him to it all! | | | | Plan a night "in" - When kids are in the |
| | | | picture, intimacy is not always on the top of |
| Surprise him with a vacation day - Plan an | | | | your list. Make sure for Father's Day you |
| outing to the beach, the park or a nearby | | | | make romance the #1 priority. Send the kids |
| zoo! Then, contact your husband's boss and | | | | to grandma and grandpa for the day and |
| tell him he will be taking the Friday before | | | | prepare a candlelight dinner, followed by |
| or the Monday after Father's Day off! To | | | | cuddling on the couch in front of your |
| make it a real surprise, don't inform your | | | | favorite movie, followed by a bedroom |
| husband until he gets up for breakfast! | | | | rendezvous. |
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| Go get his car, truck or SUV cleaned and | | | | The options for things for a wife to do on |
| waxed - add an oil change for a total vehicle | | | | Father's Day are limitless. Just ask your |
| make-over. Since the men of the house are | | | | partner, lover, and friend what you can do to |
| normally the ones responsible for car | | | | make that day the most special day of the |
| maintenance, this will not only be a | | | | year. |