Dear Dad:
I wish I had some money so I could buy you a neat
present for Father's Day, but I am broke, so please
let this letter be your present.
Even though you don't wear a suit and tie to work
like Tommy's dad, I wouldn't trade you for anything.
Tommy's dad brings work home from his office every
night and even on weekends. They never go to the zoo
or play ball in the park or go fishing off the pier.
I like the way you talk to me when I am down. You
always make me see that things aren't so bad and
that they will get better, and of course, they
always do. I like the way you don't let me get
away with much. Sometimes I act mad when I don't
get my way, but deep down I am glad you are strict.
I would be scared to death if you let me do
anything I want.
I like that you and Mom agree on the rules around
here. At Tommy's house, if his mom says he can't
do something, he goes and asks his dad because he
knows his dad will say OK just to get rid of him.
And then there is a fight. Kids hate it when
their mom and dad fight.
I like the way you tell me the truth about
everything. When I grow up and have kids, I
want to be just like you.
Yours Truly --
Jimmy
~ This appeared on Father's Day 1991 in Ann
Landers column and was written by a 13 year
old boy.
It's one of her all-time favorites. ~
What greater gift could a father receive than his
son wanting to grow up to be just like him?? : )
