Last weekend, I went on a date with the first man I ever adored. I was a bit shy asking him out a few days before. While we’d see each other often and while we do have some one-on-one time, making time to go out together, just the two of us, is something we rarely do. After he confirmed our date through SMS, I was thrilled. A few days later, we caught a movie and had a great dinner. It was one of the best dates I’ve ever had. I went on a date with my Dad.
I’ve always had a quiet relationship with my Dad. When I was younger, I wished he would talk more so we could bond more, the way my mother and I did. Through the years though, I came to understand that his silence didn’t mean absence.
Our date started with small talk in the car ride going to the mall. We then saw Mr. Bean’s Holiday which we both immensely enjoyed. After the movie, we had dinner and spiced it up with lots and lots of talking. We both had warmed up already and stories on family, careers, plans for the future, health filled the night.
We were quiet on the way home. It wasn’t awkward though, nor was it an absence of things to talk about. We were just enjoying each other’s presence, our own quiet way of celebrating our date.
I love my Dad a lot. In his quiet way, I feel his love for me too.
Dinner and a movie seems to be the kind of date that works for us. We will go out again. I can’t wait to hear his jokes and stories. And I am also looking forward to the quiet moments we will share — quiet moments with the first man who filled my heart, who held my hand, who makes me feel loved in his own quiet way. My Daddy.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Meeya
June 17, 2007 at 1:24 am (17 years ago)happy father’s day to your daddy, toni!
i wish ninna will have the same relationship with hubby someday (though, i don’t know about the quiet thing kasi both of them are so daldal, but you know what i mean :D).
cookie
June 17, 2007 at 8:22 am (17 years ago)Hi Toni..Happy Father’s Day to your Dad.
I’m wishing my dad the same, but up in heaven. I too had a good relationship with him, then and now.
iska
June 17, 2007 at 2:38 pm (17 years ago)Another heart-warming entry, Toni. I miss my dad now more than anything else. I’ve always been daddy’s girl and we do have a very open relationship. I just talked to him via SMS…
Happy father’s day to your dad!
(By the way, what’s your anti-spam plugin? i like it :-))
Daniel
June 17, 2007 at 8:02 pm (17 years ago)i believe it was time well spent with your dad. happy father’s day to your dad!
Leah
June 18, 2007 at 10:29 am (17 years ago)Hi Toni,
What a great time naman to go out on a date with your dad. That is truly great bondimg. Thanks for sharing and happy father’s day to him.
lady cess
June 18, 2007 at 12:41 pm (17 years ago)ang sarap naman nito. happy father’s day to your dad!
smarie
June 18, 2007 at 4:32 pm (17 years ago)Toni, what a lovely story! Oh, I miss my Dad! He’s much like your Papa, quiet but he shows his love in other ways. I call him long-distance every Friday, just to let him know that we always remember him and love him very much.
Anyway, Happy Father’s day to our Dads!
Rachel
June 18, 2007 at 4:42 pm (17 years ago)naks bonding moment kayo ate. happy father’s day to ur dad. btw u look nice on the pic.
SexyMom
June 18, 2007 at 5:02 pm (17 years ago)belated happy father’s day to your Dad! you must have a really close relationship with him (mine died 7 years ago–a bittersweet relationship)
beabear
June 18, 2007 at 10:09 pm (17 years ago)kakaiyak naman… *hug*
Jaymie
June 19, 2007 at 11:49 am (17 years ago)Aaaw, beautiful. Belated happy father’s day to your dad! You share such a wonderful relationship and it’s great that you continue to nurture it even if you’re already married and out of the house
I just realized that I don’t even recall going out on a date with my dad in my entire life!
yna
June 19, 2007 at 9:18 pm (17 years ago)wow, how sweet! i just missed my dad too!
JMom
June 20, 2007 at 3:28 am (17 years ago)It’s been ages since I’ve had a ‘date’ with my dad. I think every dad and daughter should adopt this ritual. It’s just priceless. Belated Happy Father’s Day to your dad.