I got my dad a smart thermostat for Father's Day, thinking it would put an end to his temperature tinkering.

Now he just complains that the future isn't warm enough.

I got my dad a smart thermostat for Father's Day, thinking it would finally put an end to his temperature tinkering.

Now he just complains that the algorithm isn't as good as his instincts.

My dad always says he doesn't need much for Father's Day, just a little quiet time and maybe a few things around the house fixed.

So this year, I let him have his quiet time... while he supervised me fixing everything on his honey-do list. He said it was perfect, because he got to relax AND teach me something.

Dad's been working on the backyard patio for weeks

I'm starting to think his idea of 'finishing touches' is just a myth, like a landscaping unicorn.