I asked my dad what his favorite Father's Day memory was, and he thought for a moment before saying

it hasn't happened yet, because it's the one where his kids are old enough to pay for dinner

I tried to surprise my dad with a heartfelt message for Father's Day, starting with, "Dad, I'm feeling so grateful...".

Before I could finish, he smiled and said, "Hi Grateful, I'm Dad!"

I asked my dad what his big plans were for Father's Day.

He said, 'I'm finally going to get around to that home improvement project... once I finish polishing my wrenches.'

My dad's lawn care routine is so rigorous,

I'm starting to think he's not trying to win the neighborhood lawn competition, but the heart of the mailman who has to navigate the maze of his perfectly manicured garden