Since we have become parents
ourselves, my brother and I definitely have a greater sense of appreciation for
our own parents than ever before. Still, there was no way we were going to
celebrate our dad twice in one month! And yet, I hosted a Father's Day BBQ
at my home yesterday. It was not for my dad really although he was included; it
was really to celebrate my brother!
Bambino has grown into a remarkable
person. Many times in any given year, he makes it a point to celebrate the
people in his life; especially the women in his life - our mother, his sister,
his wife, his mother-in-law and our aunt. He makes us all feel special even
when it is his birthday. How do I celebrate such a person?! Forget that!! How
do I even thank him?!
No need to jump to any conclusions here. Bambino is not perfect by any
means. He is as flawed as the rest of us. But he makes up for it in endearing
ways.
So, I decided that I will try
and find as many days as I can to celebrate my brother; any excuse is a great
excuse. Moving forward, starting this year, Father's Day will be celebrated and
it will be my responsibility. When I get old and/or have a bad back, I expect the
boys to take on this responsibility.
My fond hope has always been to surround the boys with the best role
models possible and I have lucked out with all the wonderful men in my life.
Now the other hope is for the boys to actually learn from all these extraordinary
men. I have a feeling they will!
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