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To ask what your doing for fathers day?

55 replies

Damonlufc88 · 19/06/2021 23:45

Genuinely have no ideas what to do tomorrow. What do you guys have planned? Walking/shopping/chill at home

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Emmylou1985 · 20/06/2021 06:30

Working til 5pm, then tea at parents'.

Aprilx · 20/06/2021 06:31

Normal day here. My father died in 2008 and DH is not a father.

Melitza · 20/06/2021 06:44

My df lives in another country so I have sent a card and gift.
Apparently he opened his card when it arrived last week!

Neither adult dc have sent a card for dh so I'll take him out for a coffee.
Tbf he's not bothered.

MsSquiz · 20/06/2021 08:03

DH has just opened his gifts from "DD" (she's 18 months but lovingly "chose" some chocolates, toiletries and a fancy pizza cutter) he will be going round to his parents in about 10 mins to sit with his DM (end stage lung cancer) and give his dad his card and gift (a box of posh pasties and sausage rolls)
Then DH, DD and I are going for lunch at a local steak restaurant.

Pre MIL's illness, all the family would've been together for lunch at PIL's or SIL's house, or out for Sunday lunch together

Sceptre86 · 20/06/2021 08:23

A nice breakfast and then softplay with the kids. We are then going to the graveyard to see fil. After that some chill time at home so dh can open his presents and I can speak to my dad and the kids can wish their grandad a Happy fathers day. Then afternoon tea at rhe local gardening centre. Then back home so I can nap before having a takeaway dinner. The kids are 5, 3 and I am 29 weeks pregnant.

orangejuicer · 20/06/2021 08:28

DP has had his card and chocs off DS this morning. I'm taking DS to see my dad lunchtime which gives DP some time in the house to himself. Normal Sunday really!

cushioncovers · 20/06/2021 08:29

Sunday roast in local pub with my dad and my kids.

DinosaurDiana · 20/06/2021 08:33

I’m going to see my dad.
For my DH nothing. My kids are old enough to sort themselves out now. I bought a pressie from my youngest , but this year I haven’t wrapped it. Next year I won’t even be buying the present.

WaterBottle123 · 20/06/2021 08:37

No contact with own dad.

Children's father died in 2014.

Call FIL who will be missing his son.

Shit day. It and Mother's Day should be banned.

SimonJT · 20/06/2021 08:46

No idea, I’m under strict instruction not to leave the bedroom until I’m told I can.

I’m most likely going to be greeted with a huge mess that I’ll have to clean!

mangojango · 20/06/2021 08:49

Visiting my dad and fil. A little walk with the kids (3, 3). Chilling out this morning, taking it easy.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 20/06/2021 08:52

usually I get an annual dad t-shirt for DH but we had a tough week so totally forgot. he's not fussed.
I'll order one later today.

PILs are coming for lunch so kids will be making cards for both DH & FIL.
I don't know if DH got anything for his dad, it's usually a box of chocolate and a bottle of sherry or cassis (sp?).
he's cooking lunch

I'm so tired, I might go back to bed until they get here (DS5 was sick last night so that was the pukey cherry on the shitbag cake of this week we've had).

Happy Father's Day to all!

3scape · 20/06/2021 08:53

We did a trip.out yesterday as we knew the weather would suck today. Staying home. Husband hasn't arranged to see either of his dad's and I avoid my parents. I'm taking our son out later to give DH more time in peace. The older children are at their dad's house.

LittleMissPeggySue · 20/06/2021 08:56

First Father's Day without my dad. I'm going to have a drink for him tonight and maybe light a candle.

DS is self isolating and me and his dad are divorced so he can only see him through window. Absolutely sucks because we share joint custody and I hate it when he can't see him for any reason. He'll be able to go back in the week though.

dementedma · 20/06/2021 08:58

Kids sorted out cards, dark chocolate and beer.

We'll have a buffet type thing in the afternoon.

My dad died just before Christmas and is still in the cupboard! ( until we can travel to Ireland to take him home)

DeflatedGinDrinker · 20/06/2021 08:59

My dad was absent and my sons dad is absent so I'll be cooking roast at home having a chill day. We had a busy day yesterday.

sanityisamyth · 20/06/2021 09:07

Absolutely nothing. My DS is with his father (who he hates) so I'm looking after his pony for him. I haven't seen my father for 4 years. I sent him a card ...

TheTurn0fTheScrew · 20/06/2021 09:11

my own father is long deceased and if I'm brutally honest not particularly missed. we are taking DH to lunch, but before that calling round to see FIL.

Most exciting bit is that SIL and her husband will be there. Due to them living 200miles away, and us being in an area that had enhanced restrictions throughout 2020 I have a one year old niece who I'm meeting for the first time today!

Nuggetnugget · 20/06/2021 09:12

Went to see my dad yesterday. We are doing dh hobby with him and having a picnic and bringing cake.

trappedsincesundaymorn · 20/06/2021 09:16

Dad died last November so I'm just going to try and get through this first father's day without him, the best I can. I will raise a glass of his favourite tipple later and remember all the love and laughter he gave me.

bananaboats · 20/06/2021 09:26

My mum and dad are coming round for dinner tonight so will do cards and presents then. Prob just a lazy day til then as weather's rubbish here.

Littleelffriend · 20/06/2021 09:27

@TheTurn0fTheScrew how exciting! I have a lockdown baby and she still has to meet loads of people. Have fun

MaMelon · 20/06/2021 09:29

Going to see MIL for lunch then the adult DCs are coming round with their presents and card this evening.

LittleMissPeggySue · 20/06/2021 09:31

@trappedsincesundaymorn

Dad died last November so I'm just going to try and get through this first father's day without him, the best I can. I will raise a glass of his favourite tipple later and remember all the love and laughter he gave me.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mine passed away last autumn too and I'm also going to raise a drink to him ❤️
MaryBoBary · 20/06/2021 09:43

We've done card and presents for OH, he's cooking breakfast for him and DS. FIL had his present in the post and I'm NC with my dad so just a quiet day at home. Going to watch the new film on Disney plus and have paella for dinner!

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