As I have previously written and explained (here and here) my sister and my sisters-in-law are such special, wonderful ladies. They deserve and have found some equally wonderful men to share their lives with.
Michael is my husband's brother. He and Jared are very similar and also very different. They both love video games (and other nerdy activities that I will not mention in this public forum), they went to the same university, they both played trombone, they both majored in computer science, both studied math, are both quiet and soft-spoken, and they are both extremely generous of their time and energy (especially when it comes to their wives).
Michael is kind of an amazing guy. I don't even know how many languages he knows now, but I am pretty sure it is more than I can count on one hand. He is extremely gifted when it comes to linguistics. And he is very musical. He knows how to play several instruments and was in a Hindi Hip Hop band (Rhthym Mandir - they even played at our wedding which was pretty fantastic).
I feel like I have a hard time directly conversing with Michael - just because we personally have so little in common and he is so quiet, but I have gotten to know many different facets of him through various people- his wife, a group of his close friends, and his brother. The one thing they all would agree upon (me included) is that they think the world of Michael. Everyone agrees he is a stand-up guy and a worthy friend (or husband, or brother as the case may be).
Michael didn't seem like the kind of guy who would be comfortable with children, but he has been an excellent Uncle to Claire. He makes faces with her, plays music for her, and just lets her be herself. It is really endearing to watch and I can't wait for him to be more involved in her life when they move back and as she grows up. He is going to be a wonderful father someday.
I also have two future brothers-in-law. My sister-in-law Kate is getting married in February of 2013 and my own sister Dorothy will be tying the knot in May of 2013. I am pretty excited about both of these weddings and the reason is because of the men that my sisters have chosen as their partners.
Dave is perfect for Kate. He knows how to handle all of her energy and exuberance and he can dish it as well as he can take it. He is a really sweet and sincere guy and I really look forward to him being a part of the family and getting to know him a lot better.
My sister is marrying Travis. I have been so impressed with Travis. I don't know him well yet, but I can already tell that I am going to really enjoy having him be a part of the family. He is super nice and easy to get along with. I think my favorite things about him so far are just how easy going he is and how sincere he seems. He is also really cute around Claire which is a good trait for a future Uncle. And he is respectful and helpful to everyone.
He was up for a visit with my sister one weekend and instead of hiding out in a bedroom or chasing my crazy sister around the house he was just chilling out in the living room with my dad. He doesn't hover or act awkward. He just fits in. I can tell how much he admires and respects my sister and that makes me admire and respect him. I am really excited about getting a chance to get to know him better.
So today I am thankful for my brother-in-law and my future brothers-in-law.
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