Tom, I'm sorry you had such a lousy day. That is just POOR behavior on her part. How old are your kids? Are they at an age to do things for you, on their own?
That just sucks!
I didn't do a lot for my H on FD, per his request. (we have lots going on in different directions right now, financially and he didn't want the $$ spent on him) But I did go get him some candy and beer and a card cause I felt bad. D4 made him toast for breakfast; it was cute.
I would call her on that despicable behavior--at the least she could have said Happy FD, unless she thinks that you are just an el stinko father and was trying to make a statement.
I might get some flack from some people on here, but here goes.............
A "happy fathers day" from your wife would have been a nice thing to say, but ummmmm are you her father? How old are your kids? Can hey do fathers day on their own? I just don't feel doing anything special for a H is that big of a deal on fathers day. Now if your kids are young and need her help in acknowledging you on fathers day and she didn't help them to make it a good day for you, then yeah, she deserves to be called on it. Just MHO. I am really sorry you had a bad day.
I got a call from D21 and some well wishing from S19.
Obviously, other things are going on. Last year I was less than gracious when she gave me a Weber grill. I generally don't grill and I took that as a not so subtle dig that I should cook more. How would you women feel if wrinkled clothes were an issue in your M and your H gave you an ironing board for Mother's day?
Yes. Mother's day started with me kissing her and wishing her a happy Mother's day followed by a woven silver necklace. Our "silver" anniversary is later this year... if we can stay together that long.
I fear I've hijacked this thread.
I can really relate to HairDog as I believe that his wife also has a sharp wit and isn't afraid or even hesitant to be nasty.
It kinda sounds to me like you are a little frustrated with your dud of a fathers day. D21 and S19 should be the ones you are upset with. They are certainly old enough to make fathers day special for you. You know how youngins can be, they get wrapped up in their own worlds and sometimes forget that something might be a little special for a parent. Just my opinion, but I don't think it should be put on your wife to make fathers day special. She could certainly have moved the youngins in the right direction. Again, sorry you feel so bad about yesterday.
