Dear Brother Gunny,
It seems that the only time you comment on my blog is when the topic is about you. So, I'm devoting today's post to a few of the funny things that have happened over the course of our sibling-hood.
The first time you said, "You're adopted" --fortunately I was only 3 weeks old and so it had little effect. (twitch, twitch, twitch)
"Go ahead, going down the stairs on your head is FUN!" when I was 2 and you were much, much older (4).
"Hey let's make some mud balls. Hey let's see who can throw the mud balls the farthest. Hey, Jenny see if you can hit that car." Mad laughter as he ran, ran, ran after the car stopped to have a look. It was a dark day but the start of a promising athletic career.
When at 14 I told you and Mom that I got my first kiss from Drew Keaffaber, you grabbed your head and started screaming, "Oh, no. we'll never marry her off now, she's been TOUCHED" Mom thought this was sooooo funny.
When I was in law school and you were on your floats in the middle of the ocean you used to send me money for stuff like Mom's birthday, or Father's day or Christmas so that I could get a present from both of us. Ha, ha, ha, ha. First of all, you always sent WAY too much money. Secondly, I always got the recipient a card (from me) and used the rest of the money to eat for a couple of months. What did you expect, I was in LAW SCHOOL to become a lawyer....my soul had already been sucked out.
When I got married and you refused to take off Marine Face for the pictures. EVERY other person in that picture was smiling (including my mother-in-law who admitted it was the darkest day of her life) except Brother Gunny who looked like he was about to storm the narthex.
Oh, the list goes on and on. Maybe when you comment later you could mention some of your fond memories of me....cheesy smile and eyes batting.
Love,
Your favorite Sister
I feel you. I have four brothers. Nuff said.
Posted by: Christie | October 04, 2007 at 09:32 AM
But is he cute?
Posted by: Lady by the Creek | October 04, 2007 at 09:47 AM
very fun to read, almost makes me wish i had grown up with a brother - now where's the picture?
Posted by: sheila heap | October 04, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Okay. Those are all great, but this one is priceless!
"When at 14 I told you and Mom that I got my first kiss from Drew Keaffaber, you grabbed your head and started screaming, "Oh, no. we'll never marry her off now, she's been TOUCHED" Mom thought this was sooooo funny."
Posted by: Jenster | October 04, 2007 at 01:29 PM
This reminds me of all the reasons we didn't have any more children -- you two were more than enough!
Love, Mom
Posted by: Add Faith and Humor | October 04, 2007 at 04:39 PM
I resent your allegation and have therefore decided that my official position should be “NO COMMENT.”
However, if I were going to comment, I would point out that my childhood was not exactly carefree either.
You may recall the time that you stayed home from school sick. As the time for me to come home drew near, you wrote a note, placed it on the counter, and then hid. The note said, “Have moved away. Have left you. Go next door.”
Is it any wonder that I left and spent 20 years in the Marine Corps?
By the way, remember all of the money I sent you while you were in Law School? I want it back.
Love,
The Surly Gunny
Posted by: Gunny | October 04, 2007 at 05:53 PM
You didn't mention one of MY favorite stories ... when Gunny announced to you and your parents that he was leaving for the Marine Corps, you threw yourself on the floor and grabbed him around the legs and cried, "PLEASE don't leave me alone with these two."
Posted by: Linda (aka AL) | October 04, 2007 at 07:13 PM
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in your house. Sounds like there was a lot of laughter. Too bad there isn't anything like that going on in your own home now (chuckle, chuckle).:) Keep up the humor and smiles, it lights up our whole street and we love you for it. I also think Gunny would be welcomed here, has he looked at any of the homes for sale. :)
Posted by: Lady by the Creek | October 04, 2007 at 07:19 PM
HAAAHAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Does this post ever bring me back to my childhood.
Posted by: Ann | October 06, 2007 at 12:08 AM
DUDE! My brother is a Devil Dog too! :D And just as dorky. ;)
Posted by: chilihead | October 11, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Your Mom mentioned your blog in her Christmas letter and I have spent hours reading and catching up. My side hurts from laughing - remembering all the fun times we had together. Memories are such a great gift from God - except maybe the one about the cool whip incident....
Posted by: Your FAVORITE cousin ;-) | December 06, 2007 at 12:26 PM