There was a lot that I was looking forward to when Seth and I got married. Moving out of our parents houses and into our own space. Not having to say goodbye at the end of every day. Being able to do life together. But I think that the most exciting of those was watching my husband turn into a father.
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As you’ll know if you have read this blog for any length of time, having babies was huge for me. I was broody for as long as I could remember. But my husband, although he wanted kids, was not as desperate as I was. It wasn’t the same kind of deep yearning that I had. Or at least, it wasn’t already there only a year after getting hitched.
When we got pregnant with Kyla we were obviously both excited for the birth. Though it was easier for me to feel like a parent when peanut was still growing in my tummy, it was harder for Seth. But wow. Guys, I remember so distinctly when they placed Kyla in Seth’s arms. The way he held her, I could just tell that he was willing to give up anything to protect her. Seeing the tears in his eyes as he gazed at his daughter was a moment I will never forget. Since then I have watched him form the same love for Riya and Knox and I am so proud to have him to help me parent our children.
When the lovely folks at Thomas Sabo got in touch with me to review their new range of jewellery and watches I was all in. The first thing I noticed as I was looking drooling through their lookbook, was the men’s watches. They had a presence that really struck me and so instead of using this opportunity to spoil myself, I wanted to spoil the man who has my heart. Because let’s face it, he totally deserves it after putting up with me for so many years and still loving me despite my numerous flaws. And it’s Father’s Day tomorrow and I wanted to show him how much it means to me that he is a hands on Dad who is involved in his kids lives.
Also, Seth currently has a sports watch, which is super practical but kind of loses the impact that a nice dress watch has. I love a good watch. It’s super attractive. So with this in mind, we focused specifically on the Rebel at Heart range within Thomas Sabo and there were so many trendy options to choose from it took us a while to decide which one we loved the most.
The watch that Seth chose has a really sophisticated but trendy feel to it. I love the way it looks when he’s dressed up for work, it’s the perfect piece to complete his work wardrobe. The strap is a smidge shinier than we had anticipated when we ordered it but the more I see it, the more I like it.
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Now I’d like to give you guys the opportunity to spoil the father figure person in your life. I know not everyone has a great relationship with their own Dad’s or with their kids father’s but this is really for any man in your life that supports you, your children or your family. It’s time to show them how much you appreciate them and what they do for you.
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WIN A THOMAS SABO WATCH WORTH R8 000!
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Dad is getting breakfast in bed and a new pair of sheepskin slippers
Would so love the watch for my husband! It’s stunning!
Chris is away this Fathers Day so we will do a FaceTime Father’s Day this year, he will lie in bed in Mali with a cup of coffee, and Zoe will lie on our bed here with some tea, and they can have a nice long chat together. Sometimes it’s not about the big grand things, but the sweet little moments. But to be able to surprise him with his watch when he gets home in a few weeks would certainly make him very happy!!
So many plans this year because it’s my husbands first father’s day so very excited to spoil him for all that he’s done over this first year. Breakfast in bed, all his favorites, while he watches rugby highlights ( he’s usually not allowed to on a Sunday when the girls are around haha). Then he’s getting a matching tee set with our baby girl, last year when I was pregnant he got batman and I bought her a Robin one side for when she was born. This year it’s player 1 and player 2. Then because he’s a foodie he’s getting ‘vouchers’ for date days at rocomamas and the creamery and last but not least home made very ‘abstract’ art from my 10 month old haha
Oh wooooooooow, such a great gift. I would so love to give this to my amazing husband. Both him and I were not raised by our fathers but the way he loves and takes care of our kids has given me so much hope. He is an awesome father.
Wow, what a stunning watch ? My husband is being spoilt with cupcakes from Velvet Cake company ? Everyday is Father’s Day in our household because we love and appreciate my husband endlessly ?
Such a spoil.. hope to win.. dad in this house needs a watch.. old one has died!
Since Dad gets breakfast in bed every weekend, I am spoiling him with a yummy brunch and a cute photo frame the kids made from old keyboard keys (Dad is a computer guy).
I don’t work so when an aunt gave a little money to our kids as a spoil them thing, I sort of hid it away (We spoil them a lot so they wouldn’t mind) and kept it so we could get their daddy, my husband a little something. As I knew my friend was taking me and my son to his speech therapy session this week, I asked her to take us to the mall on the way back and we chose a “this dad is awesome mug, a fathers day card and gift bag for him. On top of that my son’s creche’ had them make gifts for dad too. So besides all of those little things he gets breakfast when he gets home from work in the morning and we go out for supper that evening.
Breakfast in bed, gifts and of course lunch at a restaurant
He deserves the best
This will be the best Father’s Day gift for my Dad!!
My Dad loves playing golf, so on this day, I will treat him to a day on the green and for lunch,, I will treat him to his favourite dish, which is Seafood Paella
I would love to win this watch for my husband! Not only is he my best friend but he is a best friend to both our little girls! They adore their hands-on; outdoor; superhero Dad! In their eyes there is nothing he cannot do! He also loves a good watch ☺!
I’m going to actually get my butt into the kitchen for a change so perhaps he is getting food poisoning for father’s day ? but honestly wanna make a yummy no husband involved meal
We are going to do breakfast in bed (an age old tradition in our family) and then we got him a few small gifts and the kids made crafts the day will be spent doing his stuff which include TV and sports without complaints, and his favourite foods! He is such an awesome dad I wish we could do more for him. But I know he will appreciate it all the same! Thumbs held!
Hallo! We are treating Dad to lunch at a lovely local eatery xx and he gets socks, but thats because my husband has a sock fetish, lol
Would love to win this for my husband .
My husband, who is a watch fanatic, will love me even more if I gift him with this sexy watch
This will be for my husband my dad passed away but he will always remain in my heart. Well here is how…Firstly breakfast in bed with our 2 little ones laying beside daddy..What Dad wants most is to have a day free from any pressure. Even the pressure of having a “perfect day.” Dad would really appreciate no deadlines, no hassles, no chores, no having to fix anything, and no rushing about on this special day. Let him really relax so he can enjoy his day.
Spend time together..Enjoying each other’s company as a family ,take this day to focus on spending time together as a family. Go for a walk, have a picnic, lie in a hammock together, share stories and dreams together. Now that’s a day Dad will really remember?
Father’s Day is not just a day to celebrate Dad as provider and caregiver for the children. It’s a day to honor your partner as your lover and friend. Make him feel special by telling him how much he means to us as a partner and as the father to our children, and steal a few moments during the day to show him how much i love him.
Instead of planning everything out for him, i will give him the gift of freedom and choice.I will Let him make decisions about what to do and how to spend the day. He deserves it!
Fathers want to be appreciated. Will tell him how much i need him. Show him how i feel by writing him a thank-you note detailing the ways he contributes to the family, how he gives moral and emotional support, what makes him a great parent and partner. I don’t have to spend a lot of money on extravagant gifts our gratitude and love are the greatest gifts we can give him this Father’s Day. #Fathersday
I’m staying home with my parents especially to spoil my Dad the entire long weekend leading up to Father’s day. Touring Cape Town like we are tourists in our own city – seeing Cape Town like a have never seen it before.
Breakfast in bed, new pyjamas from Woodstock laundry, a three course lunch and then an outing to one of his favourite places, The Two Oceans Aquarium
I would love to be a winner……. perfect gift for my son Rikus for fathersday and his birthday, it would be my way to say Thank you to Rikus for everything he is doing for me!!!
Daddy is being suprised with breakfast in bed, followed by his prezzy’s (not sure who is more excited, my son or me)
Such a wonderful giveaway. I really love your blog Cindy
Oh wow its an awesome watch. My hubby would love it really deserves a great gift
Love your blog and your tweets…
What an awesome prize. This year Baby Daddy is sharing his day as it’s our son’s birthday. This would be a great extra special something for afterwards.
Pancakes and coffee…
A watch to follow would be great…
We are planning a fun day out with my Husband on Father’s Day. Starting the morning off with a scrumtous breakfast in bed. My two sons will give Dad their gifts, cards made in school and chocolates , this is sure to melt his heart as they are just too adorably cute for words.
Lunch at one of his faviurite restaurants, will surely leave his tummy all filled with yummy delights. Afternoon fun in the sun with the kids at their faviurite hangout. Something to keep both kids and Dad entertained for a few hours. And end of the day at home, watching the kids faviurite DVDs, spending quality time together as a family, with popcorn, and other faviurite family munchies and desserts.
Awesome giveaway for a Dad! Such an amazing prize – Would love to spoil my husband as he deserves. Holding thumbs, toes and anything else I can hold on to 🙂
What a great giveaway! Keeping fingers n toes crossed to win this watch for my amazing husband who’s an awesome Daddy?
A Sunday Roast with all the trimmings (once he returns from a business trip!)
If my dad was alive I’d love to give him a watch like this. Time holds great memories though ?
Beautiful watch ⌚️ looks awesome!
entered and holding thumbs for a perfect #FathersDay gift. My son is spouling his Dad with a 2h30 spa treatment. They will enjoy quality time together and sure there will be lots of laughs as they both see fun in everything they do! #funnymen
That watch is stunning!!
We are going to spoil him with brekkie in bed and some yummy treats, For us days like this are all about spending time with each other and enjoying family time.
We’re going to give him the one thing he really wants – we’re going to be very, very quiet and let him sleep in really late. 😀 And then a very special lunch. 🙂
Going to church then an early morning breakfast and just spending the day together.
I would love to win this so I could give it to my pops. So stylish and lovely! Previously, when we lived closer, we would cook him dinner and watch sports with him. I am a real daddy’s girl so I loved spoiling my dad.
We have planned a yummy breakfast at home for dad.
We don’t really do Father’s Day or Mother’s Day but seeing as though hubby was away for over a week. Plan on spending quality time and having a picnic
What an AMAZING prize! Wow!!!
Fast fingers! We {my kids and I} are spoiling Daddy to a nice breakfast in bed, followed by a home cooked-Sunday lunch and the kids will be giving him handmade cards and a small gift 🙂
Oh my hat, what an awesome giveaway. Would love to win this for Dude.
Awesome
Breakfast and nice gifts, a day out in nature he will enjoy!
We will be spending the day together as a family.. Special quality time with the hubby and our kids
A interesting article and it truly is a beautiful and trendy timepiece which I would love for my precious fiance’ , he is so deserving of this …I was widowed at a young age with a daughter and we met on Facebook and he coincidently is also widowed with two kids, he has been absolutely amazing, caring, supportive, loves and cares for my daughter as his own. He brought me happiness I thought I would never have again, he took away my tears and pain despite him going through grief as well. A remarkable gentleman so full of kindness , would be absolutely wonderful to win and surprise him with this watch. We are waiting to tie the knot as soon as the kids are more settled . To others who have known loss theres hope for a new beginning and to those who are married love and cherish your spouse life is unpredictable , make beautiful memories. Blessings to all of you.
Dad is getting breakfast in bed and a photoblock for his desk… and a lie in 😉
A wonderful giveaway thank you, its going to be a beautiful fathers day as we are a Blended family. Three kids and a adorable fluffy Maltese furbaby, A day at the park with a picnic, lots of fun, laughter, boardgames, delicious treats to eat with two angels looking down us, my late hubby and my fiancee’s wife…who both are in heaven on Fathers Day.
The Dads in our family are being spoilt with lunch by all the Moms and children in our family!
My hubby is getting breakfast in bed “made” by the 1 year old. I’m thinking since yogurt, muesli and some fruit thrown together by the baby.
Would love to win this for my dad!
Spoiling my hubby (the AMAZING father to my boys) with brekkie, pressies and (he asked for some uninterrupted PS4 time ?). Lunch time we have both sets of parents coming over so we can spoil both our AMAZING fathers together!
I apoiledd my dad with some nice winter tops and taking him out for breakfast… I would love to spoil him with this lovely watch… he has been wanting a watch for so long…
I dont have a father but would love to get this for my brother who recently became a dad 🙂
My father has passed on however I will spoil my sons who are dads with a Sunday lunch
My dear dad unfortunately passed away in an accident on the 5th may and we are still trying to come to terms with the tragedy. This pic of my dad and i on my wedding eve 9 years ago. He was a man with a heart of gold and everyone who he came in contact with loved him. No task was too difficult for him and he would help anyone at any given time. If he had his last cent in his wallet he would give it to someone who needs it more than he did. I will always remember him for all that he has taught me. Love u always dad. I would love to win thus awesome prize in memory of my dad.
I am working today – Fathers Day. But before I left for work I made sure that there was a lovely roast for lunch and Jae and I got up early to make cupcakes. We also spoilt him with loads of pressies
Tagging him then it wouldn’t be a surprise? but anyways we plan on taking dad on his favourite eating joint RocoMamas then we booked a day of golf with dad. Even though we think it’s the worse and slowest painful sport haha we will give in and torture ourself. We made dad a gift box and put all his favourite treats which we hope he will enjoy. Happy Father’s day to the greatest man alive Llewellyn Jonathan
We spoil with written words and time, not really gifts. There are so many ways to make someone feel special that don’t include gifts. That being said this watch is everything. The father of my children would love this!
What a lovely idea! Spending the day with my husband and kids having fun together.
a handmade gift from the baby 🙂
Father’s Day spoils for dad with presents and breakfast, and lunch with grandfather and mother. Also with presents!
A special day planned church then luncheon and a movie with the best father figure in my life. Truly am blessed. A wonderful giveaway thank you.
Such an awesome prezzie! We took hubby to thr transformers exhibtion and lunch at hogshead. Now under the earm blanky watching a movie
Breakfast in bed, gifts and lunch at a restaurant
I would love to win this prize for my husband! He is an incredible daddy to our 2 year old son and to my children age 17 and 12. We always joke about our instant family, he had no children and he says it’s just a matter of “add water, stir twice”
He is our glue and just keeps things together so well. He is our comic relief, always making jokes. And he is our hero!
He is quite a “watch” man. Always says a gentleman needs to have a nice watch.
The children made him a card and we got him some prezzies.
Spent a lovely day with all our family, celebrating all the dads!
I would love to win this prize for my husband! He is an incredible daddy to our 2 year old son and to my children age 17 and 12. We always joke about our instant family, he had no children and he says it’s just a matter of “add water, stir twice”
He is our glue and just keeps things together so well. He is our comic relief, always making jokes. And he is our hero!
He is quite a “watch” man. Always says a gentleman needs to have a nice watch.
Fingers crossed for the father’s day watch
I was unable to spoil my husband and my dad. They are the best things ever since sliced bread and I am heartbroken that I wasn’t able to get them even a chocolate for this Father’s Day. But they are loved, by their grandkids and children so we smothered them with all the hugs and kisses and just made the day about them, answering their every whim. Whether it be for a cup of coffee or a peaceful nap.
We had lunch together, and I bought him a nice snack basket with biltong and droewors.
I bought my father some nice winter pyjamas
Would love to win this watch for my husband. He has been asking for a new watch for ages!!
So I’m 17 weeks pregnant with our first little peanut and I consider both hubby and I to be parents already. This beautiful watch would be an amazing first Father’s Day gift for him 🙂
We ended having a super chilled Father’s Day, although I’m very proud of my hubby as the gorgeous weather really motivated him to finish the kid’s outside bench & he setup our eco tank. So even on Father’s Day he was still doing fatherly things, that’s why I feel we should celebrate Dad’s everyday & what better way than with an absolutely amazing watch! My husband is very much into his watches, & I can honestly say I have never seen a sexier watch. It’s definitely an item that I know will make him feel appreciated & reflect his Batman superhero qualities (as much as he loves the kids homemade gifts). Plus winning it will make my life easier as I know he would prefer the money that it would cost me to rather go towards house improvements (He’s a keeper). Holding thumbs!
I baked cupcakes for him, but I think the universe did try to warn me not to. I did not listen. Let’s leave it at that and say those cupcakes should never have been made. MOving along…I let him sleep in until about 9am. Breakfast in bed. Cooked him a huge lunch….curry, pasta, roast, pumpkin. But once he was done opening gifts and enjoying his sleep in, he wanted me to relax, hung up the washing, swept and went on a spring cleaning mission in the kids rooms. Totally embracing the spirit of being a father and husband….we don’t get days off, no matter what the day. xxx
This is an amazing giveaway. I got hubby a watch when we got married in 2005 and he was devestated because it was stolen about a year or so ago. I since bought him a new one but it’s not as nice. The Thomas Sabo range is gorgeous! My husband totally deserves this spoil. <3
spent the day with day by givng him a present and then having lkunch
We, as a family, have chosen not to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Days on the actual day, to avoid the commotion and commercialisation. We celebrate it a few weeks later, so I’ll be making plans to spoil my dad somewhere in July. Probably with an item of clothing (he hates buying clothes for himself), and a lovely lunch out in the beautiful Cape Winelands.
Dean would LOVE this! xxx
My kids made my husband a homemade card but we spent the better part of day tending to our big son who so so ill and then later spent the night in ER and then overnight in hospital.
What a day to spend daddys day. :-p
We treated Dean to breakfast in bed and then took him out for lunch. Obvioiusly he was exempt from any household chores 🙂
I dont know my dad at all so instead decided to spoil my mom and partner who has two kids with breakfast 🙂 they were both SO appreciative of this little gesture 🙂
I planned a family picnic, but I got very ill so my poor man only got coffee in bed. Will definitely do something soon. I think this watch would make up for the boring day he had while I was sick in bed.
Love the watch! L got new clothes that he desperately needed
My husband unfortunately worked yesterday, but I am planning to treat him with some serious sushi this weekend!
Well……. it was a hectic weekend for us, I offered (!!!) to have my friend’s (who is very tired & stressed) 3 children for two nights from Thurs-Sat so by the time Father’s Day morning dawned, I was ready to head for the hills on a horse with no name hahahha. ha. ha. Ok, seriously well on Sunday morning, my children surprised my (amazing, humble, kind, funny, sexy & supportive) husband with wine-glasses and jumper cables (which he loved) and homemade cards of course which are always a hit. Then we headed to church (not the hills) and afterwards I made lunch for my bunch and my husband’s mom and dad and we gave his dad chocolate & shower gel for Father’s Day. Afterwards we we ate ice-cream, basked in the winter sunshine and the love that was all around us and jumped in big piles of leaves in the garden. It was a beautiful day and I feel blessed with my beautiful family….X
Followed all steps but don’t have twitter or instagram 😉
Ok so it was my Dad’s 29th Fathers day and my husbands 2nd. I had this really cute photo shoot with our boy en his daddy’s shoes and then I had the photo printed on a coffee cup. I know it’s very corny but my husband needed a cup for work so it was the perfect gift. We made a really nice Sunday lunch and just spent the time together as a family!
Chillaxing at home as he works every Saturday
My husband is so endlessly supportive with our two year old and six month old that his Father’s Day treat was a round of golf! Parenting, working and studying means he never gets to play anymore and it’s always good to have a breather in order to appreciate what you have.
What an amazing gift this would be for my incredible hubby who is a caring son to his 87 year old mom, a doting dad and magical grandad who has had a huge let down at work but is trying hard to look ahead with positivity and faith.
I made a nice lunch and baked a yummy chocolate cake. 🙂 He stayed in bed and just vegged out. Hehe
My hub is a watch fanatic, he would totally flip if I won this for him. PS. You hubster made quite a good watch model for this post. 😉
Maybe a spiffy new watch would mean my husband will be on time more!
wow, what a gorgeous watch! Such a special treat for the man in your life.
I got Craig a personalized Lego man! He is holding a glass and a lightsaber coz he likes beer and star wars. Also took him out for brunch and I was very nice and let him sleep 15 minutes longer than normal!
helped the kids show their appreciation for all he does by making cards and a personal gift.
we showered him with lots of hugs and kisses throughout the day.
Not forgetting the best way to a mans heart is with food, so made all his favourites.
Breakfast in bed, sweet treats and dinner of his choice 🙂
The kids and I bought my husband his favourite chilli sauces, braai sauce and a large container of nuts.
Gorgeous prize Would be awesome to win
The kiddies and I made cards for their dad.. so daddy has been “credited” with I.o.u. cards which he can cash in at any time.. they range from hugs, to back massages, foot rubs, even a change the TV channel card. We then had a lovely family day…
Do they make ladies watches ??? just kidding! We’d love to spoil our Daddio with this gorgeous time piece so will be waddling to the widget to get our entry in! As thisbyear it’s been kinda rough so we’ve not given him a super cool gift and this would rock his socks!!
Time…. a precious gift that cannot be bought… I am going to spend my time with my pops! We will do the things HE loves, prepare HIS favourite meal and generally let the day flow at his very own pace. There will be no rush, no anxiety to be anywhere else because our folks are our priority, and should always be. ?
We have a Father’s Day picnic planned!
We had a lovely lunch and spoiled him with gifts, I made a mug with my son on it – corny but a keeper!
We had a picnic on our garden, with delish food and some wine
My dad is late but my brother has played a very fatherly figure role to me and my daughter. Since he lives in another province, I sent him a spa hamper 🙂 I will be seeing him in the next month or so for a small family vacay and would love to personally present him with this watch 🙂