So I was in the car with my mom and Dan two weekends ago, when Dan starts asking what his “role” will be at the wedding. Of course, I knew a year or two ago that I would ask Dan to be my best man when the time came, but I wanted to wait until Stef was in town before bringing it up, so my mom and I decided to have some fun at Dan’s expense.
We started rattling off all these ridiculous assignments he could have: babysitting all the kids who won’t be invited to the wedding (except for the Southers brothers and the Pohl girls, of course), serving cake to the guests, following Stef around all day to carry her trane, etc.
Mom and I thought this was a hoot, but I could tell Dan was genuinely concerned about what his responsibilities would be (if he had any). It was actually really sweet.
The more I think about it, the more I think this little moment we had in the car basically summarizes my relationship with Dan. I tease the guy constantly and give him a hard time about practically everything, and he reacts with class and dignity, and puts up with my bullshit.
I mean, come on… what more could a groom ask for in a best man?
Seriously though, Dan is one of the most caring and genuinely decent people I’ve ever known, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to be the best man in my wedding. We’ve had our tiffs over the years (99% initiated by me), but we always manage to work things out. Just like Sherry, Dan is my family, and I’m proud to have both of them as step-parents. It was an honor to stand up as Dan’s best man at my mom’s wedding, and I’m glad I’ll get a chance to extend the same gesture to him at my own.
Of course, this doesn’t mean I’ll stop harassing the guy between now and then, but as always, I fully expect Dan to take it in stride.
happy birthday my cutie!
A very nice post, son. I’ve always been grateful for the way Dan has helped raise you. I’m proud of you, and a big part of how you’ve become the man you are is how Dan and Sherry have made you a part of their lives. Congratulations, Dan! An honor well deserved!
Very nice, Zack. Dan - I hope you will take the opportunity presented by the reception toast to have a little “fun at Zack’s expense”? ;-}
I figure I will be occupied at the reception keeping Morgan away from the microphone and Kyra from pushing the cake over, but you know I adore you and Stefy, and will be involved in any way you would like.~sjb
Zack, This is an honor and I have your whole family to thank for allowing me to be a part of the family. Maggie, Scott and Sherry have all been supportive in allowing me to have as much of a role in your life as I have had. I’m just very proud of you and excited to have Steffy joining the family.