Sweet Stories about Your Dad?

[Anonymous]

My dad is great. I have lots of memories.

He would ride me around for hours on the back of his bicycle and we'd go to the park, for an ice cream, or down to the creek to explore.

I remember him coming home from work and playing with me and my brother for hours on end.

I played three seasons of competitive sports starting in 7th grade and my dad never missed a game unless my brother had a game and he and my mom had to split up so each of us would have a parent cheering them on.

We used to go to the Poconos every summer and I have fond memories of fishing with my father.

On Wednesday, I emailed him a video of my DD (she's 6) doing "freestyle" at her swim lesson. He wrote back: "Wow! She's great. She reminds me so much of you." His reply brought tears to my eyes.

He's also an amazing grandfather and my children adore him.

[Anonymous]

My dad was great, he always picked me up late at night when I was partying, no matter what time, he was ready when I called him. And in a very good mood!!

[Anonymous]

My dad would always ask me "what do you want to be when you grow up?"

And I would answer "A nurse" or "a teacher"

And he'd say "those are fine professions, but DON'T do them because you are a girl, ok? You can do anything you want!"



Tomorrow I get to spend the first Father's day with him I've spent in years (we live far apart) and I'm thrilled.

[Anonymous]

My Dad would drive me to school and the last thing he always said was, "Come home educated." I thought it was kind of silly at the time but can't wait to say it to my daughter when she is old enough.

[Anonymous]

17:35 - pp here. me too! Aren't they awesome

[Anonymous]

These are making me cry. My dad is still with me, but he had a stroke 3 years ago, and is not the same. But he still has that sparkle in his eye. When I was a little girl, he used to take me with him to get his haircut at the barber shop. Just the two of us. When we were done the barber always gave me a stick of wrigley's gum. To this day I love going into real barber shops, the smell instantly reminds me of my dad!

[Anonymous]

When I was in high school, my dad used to interrupt me when I was studying late at night (I was a very motivated student!) and drag me to Wendy's for Frostys. We would talk about anything and I was never afraid to tell him anything during these times. It was a very relaxed time, and I am always grateful for them.

[Anonymous]

OP here. These are great stories. Huge kick out of "come home educated."

[Anonymous]

My dad was not around as much during the early years - my mom was a SAHM so he worked a lot to support us. He was still a loving dad, though. After my mom died when I was 16, he suddenly had full responsibility for 3 kids. He did great, though he doesn't think so. When I was 35, I had an unexpected pregnancy as a single person. Telling my dad was the hardest thing I've ever done. He listened without judging and told me he'd support whatever decision I made, even if it was termination. (He's religious, and very anti-abortion.) When I was trying to make the decision, he said some things that made me realize that yes, I could and should keep the baby. He's been nothing but supportive about the whole thing, and he loves all of his grandchildren exactly the same. I always hoped that any kids of mine would have a similar relationship with their father, and I've been lucky in that the guy who got me pregnant chose to be involved, and has turned out to be a really great, really loving dad. I hope that someday my daughter will be saying similar things about her dad! (though maybe without the unplanned pregnancy part. Oy.)

[Anonymous]

my dad died 5 years ago.
i remember my dad picking me up upside down so i could "walk" on the ceiling when i was about 4.
i remember him bringing home a puppy in his coat pocket for me and my sister.
i remember him keeping a jug full of coins and letting me count them and have them to pay for an elementary school overnight trip.
i remember calling him each and every time there was a presidential speech or an election to chat about the results, no matter what time. (he was a political junkie too!)
i remember my dad calling to speak to my infant son on the phone every morning at 8:30 am even when he was really sick.
i remember my dad sending a picture of my son into the ny post's cutest baby contest.

i really miss him.

[Anonymous]

We had tickets to a very significant sporting event - me and him. On the way into the stadium, someone offered him probably 10 times the face value - real money. Money was tight at the time - I'm sure he was tempted, and he would absolutely have sold them if he's been by himself or with friends, but he didn't miss a beat when he said, "No, my son really wants to see the game."

The game was great, but 25 years later that comment is what I really remember from that night.

[Anonymous]

I have lots of good memories of my dad (who is still living). Him running behind my bike teaching me to ride. He and I taking long walks around our little New England town. I remember eating fireball candies and I never wanted to hold hands cuz I have seaty palms to this day I remember we used to whistle tunes back and forth to each other from various rooms in the house. I remember he would tell stories (made up? I will have to ask) about his days in the Navy.

He's a good dad