A Sample of Daddy Days Inspired Greeting Cards

It’s been a few years but I’m dusting off the idea of starting a greeting card company again. That’s right, Greetings by Daddy Days is back! I joked in the past that there’s a market for paper greeting cards because almost nothing is on paper anymore and there’s a generation of inarticulate millennials who can’t write what they mean in words. Going back to communicating in pictographs (ok, emojis or whatever you want to call them) will do that to you.

Anyway, that’s still true but I see there’s an even more niche market for Greetings by Daddy Days. It’s exclusively for parents and comes in handy for those situations and experiences Hallmark just doesn’t cover.  

I decided it would be on-trend to name the different themed cards after people. I just pulled these names out of hat so any resemblance to actual persons and events is entirely coincidental. Probably.

Here are some sample cards for your perusal. 

The Pam

I’m sorry my son hit you in the face with the detached head of a badminton racket that he was swinging on the Fourth of July. I know you said it was a freak accident but I’m still sorry. I’m even more sorry the next day was picture day. 

I know, I know. You’re probably never going to need this card. But let me tell you if you do you’re going to be so glad it exists. 

The Jane

I’m sorry my children have the eyesight of eagles and spot you walking your dog six blocks away and then ambush you with requests to feed her treats. 

As you will see, the “I’m sorry…” collection is over-represented here. But there’s also a thank you collection.

The Sherry

Thank you for tossing all the Nerf darts, whiffle balls, footballs, plastic shovels, and buckets back into the yard. I’ve been assured they were all accidentally thrown over your fence. Thanks in advance for doing it tomorrow too. That will also be an accident. 

    The Carrie

Thanks for indulging the 1-year-old in “conversation” when he shouts inarticulate noises at you across the street. I’m standing next to him and don’t know what he’s saying but he _knows_ you understand him. 

The Lee

Thanks for hiring my boys on their first job. I hope it went as well on your end as they thought it did on theirs. Also, the 9-year-old’s suggestion that you, “pay whatever you think having the leaves raked was worth” wasn’t a subtle mafia style shake down. I think. 

The Kate

Thanks for all the fantastic hand-me-down clothes for the boys. Also thanks for having great taste in boys clothing. The toddler has never looked so cool and I’ve never been so disappointed I couldn't fit a 2T-size muscle shirt. 

And then there’s the thank you AND I’m sorry collection. 

    The Kathie 

Thank you for always waving to the boys whenever you’re leaving your house. I’m sorry they’re usually lined up in the window in their underwear when they wave back. 

The Susan

Thank you for inviting the family to your house for brunch. The pastries and various breakfast foods were delicious. The boys said to be sure and thank you for the 37 apple tarts they ate. This is the first I’m learning of this so thank you. And I’m sorry. 

The Bobbie

Thanks for having the best climbing tree, the best driveway for doing scooter u-turns, and the freezer most likely to contain frozen treats. Also, I’m sorry the boys know you have the best climbing tree, the best driveway for doing scooter u-turns, and the freezer (formerly) most likely to contain frozen treats.

The Brent

Thanks for being friendly to the 1-year-old despite him being kind of a lout. I’m sorry his go-to mode of communication is to give you the stink eye and point. It’s super rude. If it helps, those are also his go-to modes of communication with his grandfathers so you’re in good company.