Anything Like Me

I really like Brad Paisley. I think his songs are clever and often pretty funny. His newest song is my new favorite. I LOVE it. It think it fits Deegan and Eric almost perfectly. Here are the lyrics. The parts in bold are where I altered the words slightly to better fit us. :)

I remember saying I don't care either way
Just as long as he or she is healthy I'm ok
Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen
And said "You see that thing right there well you know what that means"

And I started wondering who he was going to be
And I thought heaven help us if he's anything like me

He'll probably climb a tree too tall and ride his bike too fast
End up every summer wearing something in a cast
He's gonna throw a ball and break some glass in a window down the street
He's gonna get in trouble oh he's gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

I can see him right now knees all skinned up
With a magnifying glass trying to melt a Tonka truck
Won't he be a sight with his dirt bike helmet on
That'll be his first love til his first love comes along
He'll get his heart broke by the time he's in his teens
And heaven help him if he's anything like me

He'll probably stay out too late and drive his car too fast
Get a speeding ticket he'll pay for mowing grass
He's gonna get caught skipping class and be grounded for a week
He's gonna get in trouble we're gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

He's gonna love me and hate me along the way
Years are gonna fly by I already dread the day
He's gonna hug his momma, he's gonna shake my hand
He's gonna act like he cant wait to leave
But as he walks out he'll cry his eyes out (meaning the MTC:)
If he's anything like me there's worse folks to be like
Aw he'll be alright if he's anything like me

This song makes me smile everytime I hear it. If you have never heard it, you should go to youtube or something and listen to it. I had Eric listen to it and he put it right on his ipod. Can't wait to see how Deegan grows up! I know he will do great things and make us proud!