[Sprucen]

Ok, so I tried this in the general parenting forum and got zero responses...maybe this a better place to ask.

DH will turn 39 next week and I'm spinning my wheels when it comes to what the boys (2.5 and 4 years old) can do for dad. In years past (not that there have been THAT many, the oldest is only 4 after all

, I have usually gotten a card, put their handprints in it, and gotten some sort of artsy-craftsy thing that dh could then do together with the boys. Last year I think was floam with plain wood shapes that we all then decorated.

I could have ds1 draw a picture for dh, he would be all over that, but I feel like I need some new inspiration. DS1 is now getting to where he finds birthdays exciting and so there's got to be something fun that I could get them to do together?

Sure, I could just buy something that I think Dh would like (there's a new Stephen King book out, for example), and have that be the "gift" the boys picked out. But that seems so boring to me.

So, Help! What do you do when it comes to your SO and your dc?

 

[ziggy]

have your sons each draw a picture (scribbles are fine) and have them put onto a mug (places in most malls can scan for you and do it - kiosks are usually around, or if you do it quickly cafe press will deliver in time.)

 

[columbusmomma]

Could they help you create an online photobook, using pictures they choose and helping come up with the captions? Something like "Dad and Us book" or somthing? I also like framed artwork with matteing around it. A certificate from them for Dad time, a planned outting for the 3 of them, or some time out for Dad? Breakfast in bed with a cupcake or piece of b-day cake??
Good luck!

 

[Sprucen]

Thanks for the replies so far. I appreciate the ideas. So far I'm liking the idea of planning some sort of outing that the three of them could do together at a later date.

Unfortunately the actual bday is on Tuesday, so doing much of anything on that day is pretty much out as dh will be working all day. And he is NOT a morning person, so even the cake won't happen until that evening. I am also contemplating some sort of artwork in some sort of permanent fashion...

So thanks for the replies so far, and if there are other great ideas out there, please do post them!