Father's Day and Mother's Day aren't really for the parents. (I can't believe I even have to say this.)
Do you ever look at things through a child's eye? Are you ever concerned that possibly even if they say they "don't care" if you're around like the other dads, that they really might? You do know that kids talk at school about what they do on Father's/Mother's Day?
If Governor Sanford is on critical state or national business, like I said, that would trump, of course.
Never. Children don't have a good view of reality. Best to spend time training them.
Proof is in the pudding. My kids graduated, waited until they were married to have children, are self supporting, and are veterans (even if they BOTH chose the wrong branch).
Don't get me wrong. We're a very close and loving bunch. But we darn sure aren't in each others hip pockets. We'll hear from each other when we hear from each other. A week or two, even over made-up holidays isn't a worry.
/johnny