For Father's Day, I got my dad a brand new smart thermostat.

He thanked me, then spent the rest of the day setting it to the exact same temperature it was before, just with more authority.

My dad isn't the type to give big speeches or shower you with compliments.

But this Father's Day, when he saw I was having a rough week, he just quietly made my favorite breakfast and then left a perfectly organized, handwritten list of all the chores he'd already done around my apartment. That's how I know I'm loved.

I got my dad a brand new, ultra-high-tech smart grill for Father's Day, thinking he'd love the precision.

He just stared at all the digital controls, then looked at me and said, 'So, does this thing also tell me when the propane tank is empty, or do I still have to shake it?'

I spent all day making my dad's favorite meal for Father's Day, but when I presented it to him, he just smiled and said he was full from all the memories we've shared over the years.