Father's Day Weekend: It's a 3 Day Holiday!

Father's Day should be more than just one day you use to show dad how much he means to you. Make it a three day holiday! Take him to the movies, the ballpark, and even his favorite restaurant.

Father's Day shouldn't be constrained to just one day. There's just way too much stuff to do for and with dad!

Restaurants, gifts, and barbecue are a few of the most common activities for Father's Day weekend. But there are many ways you can do to mix things up a bit. For example: seeing a movie together or watching a ballgame.

If you live across country and are visiting dad for Father's Day, the most important thing you can do is think of ways to spend the entire weekend, not just the one day celebrating. What I suggest doing is creating an itinerary. This way you'll be able to squeeze in a few extra activities and keep yourself busy while in a different environment.

Here's an example:

Friday:
Watch a movie
Go to bed

Saturday:
Barbecue
Camp out

Sunday:
Go to a ball game
Eat some hotdogs at the ballpark

Just like the good 'ol days. Besides, the old man is probably getting up there in age, so why shove everything into one day? Let him rest a bit. He's probably not use to all the excitement.

That's something else you can do. Continually jab his humor bone with jokes about his age. He'll love you for it. It's especially great when mom joins in.

If this isn't something you feel up to, for God's sake, at least call him. And don't call collect! For years, Father's Day saw the most collect calls. Please, please don't do that. Well, unless you like to joke with dad a bit.