Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Jimmy

My brother Jimmy is known to many of us as the golden child.  We jokingly say "Everybody Loves Jimmy" in the Robert Barone voice from Everybody Loves Raymond.  Yes, I know. . . right now you think we are mean.  However, anybody can ask my grandma something and she will snap.  Jimmy asks the same question?  She looks lovingly at him and says, "Well, yes honey."  Seriously?

All kidding aside, he is a good guy.  He is the kind of guy that I would like Lizzie to grow up and marry.  Here are just a few reasons I believe that and am thankful for him:

*  He only smacked me and broke my glasses once when I, indeed, deserved it more often!  I readily admit that the day he smacked me, I hit him over and over.  Lucky (for me) dad only looked outside in time to see him hit me!  :)

*  He is respectful and compassionate.

*  The way in which he interacts with his nieces and nephews.  He truly cares about them.  He listens to what they have to say.  He will even change a diaper if he HAS to do so.

*  His ability to play cards (and cheat).  Yes, he cheats.  Just ask my grandpa.  Rumor has it that he learned to cheat from dad.

*  We learn  much from his love of history and the genealogical work he has done.

*  He is an incredible teacher.

*  He is loyal to his friends.  He would do anything for them.

*  He takes my grandpa golfing in the summer and cares for him and my grandma when needed.

*  He is trustworthy - which is good since he will be responsible for our children should something happen to me and Brian.

*  His love of sports - he is a player, spectator and coach.

*  His ability to calm people down when the family discussions get a little tense.  "Hey, hey there.  Ok, ok!"

*  His love of books

*  His sense of humor and ability to  laugh.

Geez, no wonder "Everybody loves Jimmy!"

Jimmy, you are the kind of man I would like my daughter to marry one of these days.  The characteristics that I desire in her future husband are why I am thankful for you.  I love you for all you bring to the family.


Jimmy gives Jacob some advice during a card game.






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