Hi Kids!I hope all your dads and fathers and babas and blah blahs are having a great time with you. You didn't make him take you out to eat and then force the poor guy to pay, did you? Shame, shame! But I guess you'll make it up later when you become rich or famous or successful or have a job and a salary to pay for a boba tea or movie or something.
My dad is sadly more than 3000 miles away, but I did manage to still surprise the old guy. Since my dad goes to Peet's coffee EVERY morning for coffee and croissants, this plan was easy. I warned my mom to make sure to let him order. This is how it went at the coffee shop...(or at least what he told me after the fact).
Dad: Two medium coffees, an almond croissant. Oh yes, and an apple turnover for my wife, please.
Coffee Barrista Guy: Here you go, Mr. Chinese Harry Potter.
Dad: Thank you. How much will it be? The usual?
Coffee Barrista Guy: No, no. It's FREE today.
Dad, speechless: Whaaat? What is this?
Coffee Guy: Your daughter already paid for it. Happy Father's Day! And here's a $20 gift card for your next visit!
Mr. Chinese Harry Potter, (a.k.a my dad): What? But she is all the way on the other side of the...huh?
C.B.G: Hahaha...Enjoy!
So yes, I called the really accommodating assistant manager (named James) and he let me prepay over the phone with my card. What a nice guy! If you're ever needing an extra jolt,...okay, maybe if you're craving a whipped cream and hot chocolate...you know where to go!
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 64.3 million fathers in the US; 1.8 million of those are custodial single fathers. There are millions more fathers who don't live with their children every day but are actively involved in their lives. All of these dads deserve our love, honor and respect for all they do.
Happy Father's Day to all those hard working papas, babas, da das and blah blahs...you rock!
Enjoy!
