Thursday, May 1, 2008

Vatertag

our masterpieces and my gift certificate
I dont know what's wrong with me. I kept on forgetting important dates. And though I have been hearing and reading about Mother's Day, I havent even heard nor read anything about Father's Day.

And yet, today is Father's Day in Germany!

But since I was too caught up with a new fitness program, I am set to start jogging with a friend this morning, I totally forgot all about 'Vatertag'. It was only when I heard someone over the radio greeting every father 'ALLE GUTE ZUM VATERTAG' that I realized!

Good thing my hubby was in the bathroom, and the kids were busy with their crafts. I immediately commandered their scissors and papers and glue to create a gift certificate that says 'You are invited for dinner at your favorite place'.

I whispered to the kids that today is a special day for papas - so they quickly created their own masterpieces. And when papa was out of the bathroom, we gave him our special yet quickly made gifts. Whew :D

Dear Papa
We just want to tell you
How we love you

Just look at our masterpieces
Created in just a minute

Everything is there
Like mice and hearts

And some teddy bear
Because you are so dear


Excuse my poor attempt in rhyme, I am afterall in stress :D

And yes, Germany celebrates Father's Day during Ascension Day which this year falls also on the first of May; unlike most countries.

6 comments:

Weng Zaballa said...

hi raq. i have an award for you.

Jan said...

happy father's day to your hubby. sweet poem you wrote.

raqgold said...

wena, thanks a lot for the award.

janet - i told him and he said thank you daw. as for the poem, a way to distract him from knowing that i almost forgot :D

haze said...

Forget about the Rhyme, it's the essence of the poem and the love of your daughters to their wonderful Father ! Happy Father's Day !!!

raqgold said...

haze, thanks.

Anonymous said...

alam mo, nakalimutan ko vatertag pala sa last donnerstag.....hindi ko na rin naala-ala kasi, 20th anni ko rn dito.....

hay sabi pa ni bernie, wla daw nagcongrats sa kanya,,,

next time daw, doon na siya sa mga friends nya,...saüfen und fressen....hehehheheheh

pero masaya naman kami, kasi nagpunta sa rest. n maifest.......