Sometimes Boys Marry Other Boys
One of the things I know I’ll always find at my future mother-in-law’s house outside Philly is pictured at left. Also, scrapple for breakfast. Don’t ask what it is, just eat it. It’s good.
The Manly Fireplug‘s sister recounted for us how she asked her 7-year-old daughter if she’d like to be the flower girl at a wedding. The girl, who loves Cinderella and pink and the Little Mermaid, jumped up and down and said “YES!” Then, “Wait, who’s getting married?”
“Uncle Joey.”
“UNCLE JOEY’S GETTING MARRIED!!” Her eyes got wide and she jumped some more. “To who?”
“To Mike.”
The girl stopped jumping. “Mike?!?”
“Yes, Mike.”
The girl looked doubtful. “How does that work?”
“Well,” her mother said, “Sometimes boys like girls, like me and your daddy. And sometimes boys like other boys. And sometimes girls like other girls. The only thing that matters is that you love someone. That’s all that matters.”
The girl was quiet as she considered this. “Does Mike like dogs? Because Uncle Joey likes dogs.”
“Yes, honey, I think Mike likes dogs.”
“He better.”
1. LOVE Scrapple.. And the leftovers for sandwiches for lunch…
2. The niece is adorable. I think I got two cavities just from reading that :)
I am so happy for you both. Have a great wedding!
August 13th, 2011 at 7:57 amYou made me laugh, you made me cry, all in one post – your writing is brilliant :-)
August 13th, 2011 at 8:40 amThank you, but really all I did was put down what the niece said. Out of the mouths of babes…
August 13th, 2011 at 9:55 amCongratulations to you both. Sounds like a great family you are marrying into with a niece like that! And Tastykakes too!
August 13th, 2011 at 10:59 amahhhhhh………..how cute!
“How does that work?”
I had some patients yesterday that were talking amongst themselves asking that very same question about Bert and Ernie but they had a larger vocabulary that they had no problem drawing from. *sigh* if only they were seven.
August 13th, 2011 at 11:45 amWe should all be able to see life so simply and honestly. Whenever you think a child is going to have difficulty understanding an answer to a question they ask, they always surprise you with their understanding and acceptance of what’s really important. LOL
August 13th, 2011 at 5:51 pmGreat story. Have a great wedding.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:24 pmAnd THAT is how we will win in the end. No rhetoric, no legal challenges. Just a 4 minute conversation spoken from the heart.
August 16th, 2011 at 3:56 pmShit. I was going to crash your wedding and drag your hubby onto a bus (along with Dustin Hoffman if he so desires), but, alas, I don’t like dogs.
If you get her to write your vows in addition to carrying the flowers, I would imagine you’d have a rather unique wedding.
August 17th, 2011 at 8:14 amThat is fracking hilarious!!!
August 21st, 2011 at 5:57 pmThis is a wonderful story and should be shared with every family and every child. What a perfect way to handle a child’s question on the subject of marriage, gay or straight. Mike’s sister is awesome!
September 11th, 2011 at 8:48 am