My parents
have been married for 40 years. 40 funny years!
I have known
my parents since I was a young lad and they’ve known me even longer.
My childhood
was a very happy one and I believe I was instilled with good morals, good
values and most importantly a good sense of humour. I don’t think they would
still be together if they didn’t have a laugh with and at each other. You should
never underestimate the power of funny.
My Dad
laughs at very silly things; he likes the ridiculous, the shocking and the good
classic standard joke. I think I got my younger laughs from him. However, having
set the rule that nothing and no one was ever beyond being ridiculed, on more
than one occasion, Dave has ended up being the butt of the joke. He must
realise this. He understands the very rules of comedy, he taught me. Either way
he takes it quite well. Nothing fills me with as much pleasure as to see and hear
my Dad laugh. He allowed me to watch Billy Connolly, when the British Board of
Film Classification suggested otherwise. I would burst out in fits of giggles
whenever Dave did, even if I had no idea why I was laughing.
Mum’s sense
of humour is much more intellectual and diverse. I would say she has a very
classy highbrow sense of the funny. Her problem comes when she starts laughing.
This laughter becomes overpowering, this laughter can strike at anytime and is
often a long time after whatever she’s laughing at has past. When she does
start laughing it’s like a fire at a carpet factory, you try and help but to no
avail, it’s best just to sit it out and wait until the end. Mum makes herself
laugh even more when she tries to explain why she is laughing.
One of my
great joys, as I get older is to be able to make these funny people laugh.
I have known
Dave and Anna in many guises over the years; Mother, Father, disciplinarian,
teacher, comforter and negotiator. I am currently experiencing the greatest
stage of our relationship, friend.
Dave and
Anna are great friends of mine, I adore the time we spend together. They were
and are great parents and now they are my closest friends.
I cannot
imagine the strength and understanding that goes into 40 years of marriage.
They are a brilliant example of longevity and I continually strive for their
approval.
I wish I
could see them more often; I wish I could be more proactive and speak to them
on a more regular basis. Whenever I do speak to them they are so positive and
enthusiastic about all my endeavours.
I know, when
my time comes, I will be a great parent, I can’t fail, I’ve had the greatest
teachers
I love you Mum
and Dad and I like you even more
Happy 40th
Anniversary