I have always looked up to my Big Brother and not just because he is bigger and stronger than most, but because he is an amazing person. I have always thought he was the coolest. I was the annoying little sister who would tell on him and whined about him. But he was a really great big bro. He was just enough older than me that I don't remember much about when I was really young except when he would play tickle lawn mower. He would chase us around the house making crazy noises and spinning his hands around in front of him like a lawn mower. When I was a pre-teen. I really couldn't imagine anyone more popular or hip than my big brother. As I have grown I have found I had a lot in common with him. I think I noticed it when he left on his mission. I raided his music collection and became educated in good music. As I have gotten older I find that I like the same TV shows and books that he does. I know if he recommends a show I'm going to love it. I always look to him for advice on the newest thing, for example, TiVo. At first I thought of it as a luxury something that was nice but not necessary. Jeff introduced me to it and now I don't think I could do without it! Once on April fools day he put water on the cement outside of his room and ran upstairs and told us that his water bed had popped. We all ran down stairs and saw the water. We had visions of the big mess that all the water would make. We opened the door and saw a mess but it was just clutter, his room was fine. We were really fooled. I always think of that great joke when it is April fools day.
I remember once he was down in his room with his music blasting and I went down (like the bossy sis I was) to tell him to turn down his music. He didn't turn down his music but he did give me a Debbie Gibson tape. He said he didn't want it and I could have it. I was about 11 at that time and was really into Debbie Gibson. I was so thrilled. I couldn't believe my good luck. I thought my brother was the best big brother ever.
When I was in 4th grade Jeff was watching us kids while dad was at work and mom was running errands. I fell down and broke my arm. He had me lay down on the couch and took care of me. He kept me distracted from the pain and kept me entertained until my mom got home. He then made ooblick (the not solid, not liquid substance that you make with cornstarch) I have never forgotten that day.
I remember once he was down in his room with his music blasting and I went down (like the bossy sis I was) to tell him to turn down his music. He didn't turn down his music but he did give me a Debbie Gibson tape. He said he didn't want it and I could have it. I was about 11 at that time and was really into Debbie Gibson. I was so thrilled. I couldn't believe my good luck. I thought my brother was the best big brother ever.
When I was in 4th grade Jeff was watching us kids while dad was at work and mom was running errands. I fell down and broke my arm. He had me lay down on the couch and took care of me. He kept me distracted from the pain and kept me entertained until my mom got home. He then made ooblick (the not solid, not liquid substance that you make with cornstarch) I have never forgotten that day.
, because he was so caring and thoughtful.
I still look up to my big bro and really like spending time with him and his family. He is such a great dad to his kids. I always liked Jeff's birthday because it meant summer was here. Now he lives in Arizona and its always summer there. Happy birthday big brother.
I still look up to my big bro and really like spending time with him and his family. He is such a great dad to his kids. I always liked Jeff's birthday because it meant summer was here. Now he lives in Arizona and its always summer there. Happy birthday big brother.
