My mom read my blog about Tony and my 3 year “dateiversary” anniversary, and decided to write a follow up about why SHE loves her future son-in-law. (Awww!) For the record, she HAS called Tony “Tone Bone,” it’s just after a few glasses of chardonnay.

Why I Love Tone (no Bone)

Tony loves my mom enough, he wore this hat for her. A TRAVESTY and BETRAYAL, if you know Tony…

For the record, I’ve never called Tone “Tone Bone” (unless I blacked out after saying it, which is in the realm of possibility…); but, everything else seems pretty accurate so far in my daughter’s various blog accounts.  I thought I would chime in here about why I love The Boy.

Mom, her son, and her future son-in-law.

1. He also calls me “Laur,” my preferred nickname over “Bean Butt.”

2. He keeps my daughter and my granddogs safe.  He has a black belt in, like, everything, and I suspect he can deflect bullets with his bare hands.

3. He can do impressions, wicked funny ones.  From world leaders to family pets, they are all spot on.

Brooks & Dunn

4. You know the Boy Scout oath?  On my honor, I will do my best 
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; 
To help other people at all times; 
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.  And, the Boy Scout Law? A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.  And, the Boy Scout Motto?  Be Prepared!  And, the Boy Scout Slogan?  Do a Good Turn Daily!  Former Eagle Scout Tone is all of these things/creeds rolled into one.  And, who doesn’t love a clean future son-in-law???

5. He will introduce the athleticism gene into our family tree.  Lord knows we need it.

6. He is sunshine in a ripped man body, and brightens every day. Again, what’s not to love?  [Is that kinda creepy?  Sorry, but, I’m just stating fact.  I’m sure, changing the reference to a “she,” Tone says the same thing about me. Oh, who am I kidding? No one says that about me. See #5, above.]

7. He lets me read lines with him, and, then, to make me feel better about myself, he books those parts!  Way to go, Tone!  [Hmmmm…coincidence, or…..]

8. We watch The Walking Dead together.  I sincerely believe he keeps me safe from zombie attack (see #2 above).

9. We chit chat about lots and about nothing.  He can give me hurricane warnings about my daughter.  Huge thanks for the head’s up, Tone!

10. He is utterly lovable, and I can’t count as high as he has friends.  He’s probably already your BFF.  And, why wouldn’t he be?  He is a stand-up guy through and through whose also been known to do stand up—a really funny, really good guy.  I couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s my daughter’s chosen Best Friend Forever.  And, I am proud and lucky he just happens to be mine, too.

P.S. Just to clarify, the picture of Tone in gold short shorts is not at-home loungewear; rather a costume for a sketch show.

P.S. P.S. Best of all, and I should have put this as #1: Tone loves my daughter almost almost as much as I do.

My mom finally joined Facebook today. This was the 3rd picture she posted to her brand-new account. She titled it: “Atonis.”