Father’s Day Celebration has been seen as a remarkable day in  history and this year 2010 marks the  100th anniversary of the first Father’s Day…

The first Father’s Day dates back to 1909, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart-Dodd was listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at her church.

The lecture inspired her to have a special day dedicated to her father, William Jackson-Smart, who had brought up her and her siblings single-handedly after their mother died.

Sonora realized the greatness of her father and wanted to let him know how deeply she was touched by his sacrifices, courage, selflessness and love. To pay a tribute to her great dad, Sonora held the first Father’s Day celebration on the 19th of June 1910, on his birthday.

Who would have thunk the first Father’s Day was founded after a Mr. Smart?  Maybe that’s why we think all dads should be smart.

On this Father’s Day, be a smart dad—hang out with your kids as much as possible because they’re grown before you know it.  I sure wish I had spent more time with my dad.

Dad took me fishing, camping, hunting—and I don’t me duck hunting on the computer.  Hardly a day goes by that I don’t remember something my dad taught me. I guess this is why I love this quote from Mark Twain:

“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.”

Be a smart dad by having your kids teach you something on Father’s Day—kids love to show you things—learn something new and make them feel good at the same time.  I can’t wait for my kids to show up this weekend.  I have lots to learn on this information highway.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.

Like many precious things in life, the joy of becoming a father is a special feeling; a father grows with time; evolves and strives to become better. The real reason behind that is: Father’s are not Born, they are made and they become better with time.

I leave you with this thought…

Every Dad should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.  Love is the answer for every day!

Be BOP!

Thom