Congratulations on your future wedding, I hope I didn't embarass your husbands too much in my inevitable toast. You have managed to tie down some of the most important people in my life. The ones I go to for anything and everything, and now they're yours to lean on too. I want you to understand a few things about these boys. You are being blessed with endless side pinching laughs, and you will probably be more frustrated than you have ever been, but it is worth it. These guys are worth it. Here are a few things you should know about them
- I hope by now their taste buds have matured, but if by chance they haven’t, just know if you’re out of ideas on what to make for dinner, mozzarella sticks and pizza will make them happy.
- Don’t ever question them on sports, especially hockey, unless you know your stuff, they will shut you down so hard.
- Be prepared to know everything about everyone that lives in their small town up north, you will feel like you grew up there due to the amount they talk about it. But listen to them, they need to be listened to, even when they try to say they’re from Boston, just smile and nod.
- Jam out with them as much as possible. Simple Plan, Mike Stud, even Ke$ha…they love to know every word and aren’t afraid to belt it, but don’t you dare change the song if they have aux.
- Their anger is 99% of the time temporary and can be fixed with distance and a Coors Light.
- They were raised well, even if they don’t show it sometimes. Their hearts are kind through all their eye-rolls and “shut up idiots” followed by a smile. On the days you doubt if they care, they will always reassure you in some small way that they do.
- Sometimes they shut the door and don’t come out for a while. Give them that space, don’t knock, just go be yourself for a little and the door will open again.
- They really like to play basketball at 3 am and throw the ball at your head.
- Amusement parks. Major key. Go to them.
- Record everything. Every moment that happens to you make sure you keep a copy of that memory, you won't want to lose it. And there is nothing better than watching the sacred pieces of your life with the person that matters most. (They also embarrass themselves a lot when drunk so never forget to record that either.)
- Just know you are about to be married to some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. They are sarcastic, impatient, hilarious, caring, sometimes stupid, but above all they are my boys, and now they are yours. I also realize I could possibly be writing a letter to myself, but for now, treat them with all the care you have in your heart, and in their own way they will always show it back.
With Love,
The girl who tried to teach them everything she could.