My brother and I have always been pretty close. There was a time when I considered him to be one of my best friends. This was back in Edmonton and started when I was in Jr. High and lasted until he moved back to the U.S. in '87. Now that isn't to say that we didn't play well together earlier on or don't play well together now, I just have very fond and vivid memories of him during this time. What I find most interesting is that his memories and my memories of the same events are very, very different. It's been fun to read his blog, his version of what went on throughout our childhood and yes, every now and again, I have an aha moment and remember "his side of the story" to be true. At one time, Matt and I talked about blogging/sharing our account of a specific event or a picture, just to see what the similarities and differences would be. I would still love to do that.
I have a ton of stories and I have a ton of pictures, but today I just want to tell Matt that I love him and that I am proud of him.
HE IS FUNNNNEEE
Matt can make me laugh. He can tell a story that will have you crying or peeing your pants. Seriously, the story about the Big Blue Burger or Dumb Pheasant Road or any of his mission stories make me laugh and laugh and it's not just the story, it's the presentation. If you haven't heard the stories and need a little pick-me-up, have Matt tell them to you, you will not be disappointed.
When we were little, Matt would take my stuffed animals and do shows for me. Each animal had a name and a story all it's own. He would make them come to life for me and always had me laughing. It's nice to see he does it now for his own family.
Matt also makes this little farting noise that always sets me off.
HE IS MY CONFIDANT
Matt knows more about me than most people do, even my parents. I did a lot of stupid things as a teenager and Matt was my BFF, my confidant, my adviser and my #1 fan. I could tell him anything and he never turned me in... even when interrogated! I know if I needed him now, he would do the same thing.
HE KNOWS WHEN I NEED A HUG
One thing about Matt that I love is his "big brother" hug. When I am sick or just don't feel like myself, I love getting one of these hugs from him. He does it in such a way that I know everything will be alright and that no matter what happens, I will always have someone that loves me, prays for me and thinks I am cool.
HE'S A FAMILY GUY
Matt loves Kristy and Logan. I love to see him and Kristy, whispering and giggling and carrying on now, just like they did when they first started dating. I also like to hear Matt talk about all the boys stuff him and Logan do together. I love to hear about them plotting and scaring the hell out of each other. I am glad it's not me anymore!
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NO TO AUTHORITY
I am proud of my brother for saying "no" to authority. For becoming his own boss and for trying something most would call risky. I am envious of his ability to live and enjoy simple pleasures.
GEEK
Yes, I love Matt's geekiness. I think he makes it look cool. I love that he likes to write. I love that he has hopes and dreams and that, like me, Star Wars is real. I love that he loves Princess Leia in the same way I love Han Solo... I love that we can talk about what kind of "super power" we wish we had and how we would spend a million dollars. Hey Matt, we haven't had that conversation in a long, long time...
Matt, I love you and I am proud to be your sister. I think you are as awesome today as I did on the days we scared the little neighbor girl, or the day we discovered the toilet paper in the backyard, or the night you and I went to the mall without permission, or the days we crank phone called people, or the day you left on your mission, or the days we played Star Wars together, or the day you got married, or the day we figured out mashed potatoes don't bounce, or the night we searched for presents or the day you thought you heard a helicopter, or the day you became a father, or the day we ... well you get the picture, right?
Anyway, I hope you had a good day today. I didn't call you because I knew you were out on the town and I really had hopes of having this post done before you went to bed and I will be officially celebrating with you on Wednesday.
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NO TO AUTHORITY
I am proud of my brother for saying "no" to authority. For becoming his own boss and for trying something most would call risky. I am envious of his ability to live and enjoy simple pleasures.
GEEK
Yes, I love Matt's geekiness. I think he makes it look cool. I love that he likes to write. I love that he has hopes and dreams and that, like me, Star Wars is real. I love that he loves Princess Leia in the same way I love Han Solo... I love that we can talk about what kind of "super power" we wish we had and how we would spend a million dollars. Hey Matt, we haven't had that conversation in a long, long time...
Matt, I love you and I am proud to be your sister. I think you are as awesome today as I did on the days we scared the little neighbor girl, or the day we discovered the toilet paper in the backyard, or the night you and I went to the mall without permission, or the days we crank phone called people, or the day you left on your mission, or the days we played Star Wars together, or the day you got married, or the day we figured out mashed potatoes don't bounce, or the night we searched for presents or the day you thought you heard a helicopter, or the day you became a father, or the day we ... well you get the picture, right?
Anyway, I hope you had a good day today. I didn't call you because I knew you were out on the town and I really had hopes of having this post done before you went to bed and I will be officially celebrating with you on Wednesday.
Thanks for such a great blog. Of course you had the greatest subject.
ReplyDeleteWhat would I do with a million dollars? That sounds like that could be a great blog crossover.
Thanks sis! Love ya...
BTW-- I am thinking Crunchie and Mint Aero bars... :)
You put it into words better than I could have.
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