This year I thought it would be nice to set up a golf game for H and some friends. I am in the camp that mother's/father's day be a blend of family time and the person getting to do something they want.
So, I am going to email a friend of our to see about planning something for our Hs, her H is big golfer and it has been forever since they have had a chance to play. The problem is I think she is going to shut it down. They had some issues in their marriage a few years ago and since then she kind of has him by the balls. They will do things with her friends, but not as much with his (which is where we fall) and all weekend time is family time.
Is it crazy to try and set this up? I was thinking an early tee time so that there would be plenty of time for family stuff and dinner.
Re: s/o Father's day plans.
Do you like her okay?
Could you tempt her with you two going out to lunch?
If not, could you offer to take their kids, so she can do something she wants while, the H's are golfing?
Or maybe you could cook a dinner for both families for when they finish their rounds?
If you can show her some advantage for her as well, she'll probably be more likely to give him back his boys for the day.
I was thinking we would take the kids somewhere while the guys play, her kids are a little older than my but not by much and then we could meet up with the guys for lunch and then go our separate ways. I think it would be a nice day and still give them plenty of time for family stuff.
Also, none of our fathers are in the area, so it would not taking away from that.