My dad was the typical conservative tamil dad. Till 10th I had to remind dad about which class I am in when he introduce us to some guests. But I remember he taking me and my sis for rides in the moped, no matter how tired he is from office. And the best part i remember is that, we had school for 6 days a week and dad also worked 6 days a week, but sunday are always special because we get to sleep in late in the morning and we had appa as company! Sundays were always marked by late mornings with dad and evening pakodas by mom. Also on sunday dad used to sit with sunday newspaper and no matter even if we jump on top him, he was always in a happy mood.
Though conservative he never stopped me or my sister. He was always careful about others opinion but in home we were allowed all things. He never forced us, either for studies or for others. Though a stare from him is enough to make us quite, he never hit us. And if we fall sick, he will be the most worried person. Every 5 mins he will check on us, make us comfortable and so. Mom was always the rational one and dad the emotional.
He was always concerned about everyones comfort and well being. Even at the ripe age of 70+ he still like that. Anyone asks for help, he is there no matter how hot the climate in chennai is or how sick/tired he is. All rely on him, whether to run to courthouse for somebody's divorce or to hospital for somebody who is bedridden.
In all this midst, if i wish him happy fathers day, it will be both meaningless and empty. He never expected returns for all his actions. He never asked for tropies or accolades. He does everything for family. For him father's day is not there, its just a marketing gimick. So in this case even gifts become ridiculous. So when I think what could be an ideal gift for him and any dad. I would say a 'Hug' will work in a beautiful way. My dad is a shy person and also one who can't and won't express his love in PDA. So a hug will be best gift. Hug is free of cost, so he cant complain that I am spending money and still express all the things a good gift should do.
This father’s day, I am expressing my love towards my dad by participating in the #HugYourDad activity at BlogAdda in association with Vicks.
Though conservative he never stopped me or my sister. He was always careful about others opinion but in home we were allowed all things. He never forced us, either for studies or for others. Though a stare from him is enough to make us quite, he never hit us. And if we fall sick, he will be the most worried person. Every 5 mins he will check on us, make us comfortable and so. Mom was always the rational one and dad the emotional.
He was always concerned about everyones comfort and well being. Even at the ripe age of 70+ he still like that. Anyone asks for help, he is there no matter how hot the climate in chennai is or how sick/tired he is. All rely on him, whether to run to courthouse for somebody's divorce or to hospital for somebody who is bedridden.
In all this midst, if i wish him happy fathers day, it will be both meaningless and empty. He never expected returns for all his actions. He never asked for tropies or accolades. He does everything for family. For him father's day is not there, its just a marketing gimick. So in this case even gifts become ridiculous. So when I think what could be an ideal gift for him and any dad. I would say a 'Hug' will work in a beautiful way. My dad is a shy person and also one who can't and won't express his love in PDA. So a hug will be best gift. Hug is free of cost, so he cant complain that I am spending money and still express all the things a good gift should do.
This father’s day, I am expressing my love towards my dad by participating in the #HugYourDad activity at BlogAdda in association with Vicks.
