We live in an extravagant culture in America. We often think the bigger, the better. In Texas, we even boast that everything is bigger, implying that it is also better.

While sometimes this is true, it is so easy for us, as dads, to believe this all the time. We work and aspire for the things that are great. We aim to plan huge trips and vacations. We focus on getting the biggest gifts we can find and spending tons of money on things that others deem valuable. We often forget how impactful the little things are.

I was reminded of this when I picked my kids up from Sunday School on the morning of Father’s Day 2024. They each filled out a sheet about me, including one section that recorded their favorite memory with me. When I read their answers I was reminded of how significant the small things are.

I want to share their answers with you and remind you how important the little things are to your children. I’ll also include some things you can do to ensure you pay attention to and focus on the things that are easy for you to overlook but mean the world to your kids.

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