Father’s Day is a day to celebrate the man that does so much and asks so little. That’s my “G”. So this rustic and creative tablescape is for him.
He literally fell in love with a woman and two seconds later had 3 kids. Three kids who ranged from the ages of 5 to 9. You have to love a man that can walk into a scenario like that!
I used some rustic touches with just a small touch of purple. Anytime I get to use my rusty chandelier, I am ecstatic. I am so glad I found that baby for less than twenty bucks.
I didn’t do too much fussing on the table. Testosterone and fuss don’t mix for my hubby. Believe me, if his tools out in the garage had been clean, I would have put those on this table.
But he uses his tools, and it shows. It also shows on his hands. The dried blood, the scars from pulling wrenches for over 30 years. Have you ever seen that metal sign that says “Busted knuckle garage?” That suits him to a “T”.
You'd never know by looking at his scarred hardworking hands that this man has a heart of gold. When his youngest step daughter got married, he coughed up the bucks to help make her day as special as she deserved.
When his oldest stepdaughter needed to feel independent and to get a healthy dose of self esteem? It was my “G” that got her dressed her up in his coveralls and wool cap and taught her how to change a tire on the truck she was driving. Then he made her change the oil.
I will never forget her face when she came in the house. Dirty, cheeks all red from the cold weather, rolled up pant legs and an ugly wool cap covering her mass of red hair.
She was bouncing, literally bouncing and waving her arms with excitement at what she had done. Eyes as big as saucers, laughing at how she had oil on her hands and how he had showed her how to use & hold the tools she’d need.
That’s a Father. That’s my “G”. No matter how tired he is from work, he always has time for his kids. To talk, cook them dinner or to take them skating when they wanted too.
Not to mention my son and the hockey gear or the hockey games!
They are all grown up now, and living out on their own.
He may not have helped them come into this world. But he has most definitely supported them and taught them how to live in this world.
And he love them, with all his heart.
Happy Father’s Day Sweetheart. I love you more then words can say.
XO,
Christine
