When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run

I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and prayed that she'd say yes

And then all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be

I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in

And now all of a sudden
It seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man
That's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be

Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be

Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be



for a man to take the responsiblity that comes with a woman with kids, i have the ultimate one in my stepdad. Mike came to us when i was 4 and from day one always treated me like i was his own son. from the time my sperm donor left me out to dry, he was there to show me what a man is supposed to be and cared for me like a real father should. i know my brother and i made it hard on him, but no matter what, through the hurt, the good times, the bad times, the times where we couldnt stand each other, that man was the one that was there to show us love when we needed it. and hes the shoulder i know no matter what that i can lean on for comfort or an ear that wont judge me. thank you Mike,you are my dad and im glad i have you in my life to see me through.

That is so sweet and you were lucky to have such a wonderful stepdad. It is hard to find a man that will treat your kids like their own therefore making it tougher to date when you do have kids. My last husband treated my son as if he didn't exist therefore just a part of the reason we are no longer married.

that's wonderful...thank you for sharing that with us

you dont find very many guys like that...

x'lnt write...

don't worry dude your already a good dad just by worring if your gonna be.

Bravo!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

beautiful story, much happiness to you and yours

Thumps, you had to go and do this, didn't you? make me have a lump in my throat that no amount of water will shift it. This is such a beautiful salute you've paid to your "father"

Awww love that song by Brad Paisley thanks for sharing!!