I asked my dad why he still carries a small photo of me in his wallet, even though I'm all grown up now

He said, 'It's not the picture that's outdated, it's my parenting – I'm still carrying you around in my heart.'

I got my dad a brand new, ultra-high-tech smart grill for Father's Day, thinking he'd love the precision.

He just stared at all the digital controls, then looked at me and said, 'So, does this thing also tell me when the propane tank is empty, or do I still have to shake it?'

I tried to bake my dad a cake for Father's Day, but I accidentally used salt instead of sugar.

He took one bite, made a face like he'd swallowed a lemon, but then just smiled and said, 'You know, this is exactly what I wanted. A reminder of how much effort you put in.' And I realized he's been appreciating my 'best efforts' his whole life.

My dad always used to say, "If you're going to do something, do it right the first time, or don't do it at all."

Which was great advice, except it meant every single chore took twice as long because he was there "supervising." But really, he just wanted to spend more time with me.