This week’s writing prompt list over at Mama Kat‘s suggested that we write about our wedding song.
The first thing I thought of was not our wedding song, but OUR wedding song. Makes sense, right?
To clarify, when Archie and I got married, Brandon was three years old. Our first date he didn’t ask ME out…he asked out Brandon and I both. We went to Pizza King so Brandon could see the train going around carrying drinks, and play video games.
It impressed my father.
It impressed me.
When it came down to planning the wedding we had the Father/Daughter dance picked. We had our first dance picked. But there was something missing. Something important.
That little guy had been a part of our beginning. Our middle, and he had to be a part of this too. We had to make sure of it.
My Dad came up with the perfect song. The one that meant a lot…fit just right.
He Didn’t Have to Be by Brad Paisley
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 I 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
The words say it all. Brandon wasn’t five – but he helped Archie pop the question. He was at the wedding, holding our hands, and we all danced together as a family at the reception. Moments after that kiss in the picture Brandon called Archie ‘Dad’ for the first time. It took a few months of adjustment, but soon he was calling him Dad all the time.
Archie didn’t have to ask out the single Mom. He didn’t have to ask out her little kid. But he did.
And we’ll forever be glad that he did.
Hi! I'm Sarah, of Casa de Perfect.
July 21st, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Aaaaand, I’m bawling. This is a fantastic story!!!!!!! Oh, that picture. Archie sounds like a keeper…but you already know that.
Feeling a little cheesey for choosing “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by The Darkness as our wedding song now.
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July 21st, 2010 at 1:51 pm
So sweet!
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July 21st, 2010 at 2:27 pm
LOL. Sorry I made you cry! Yeah, I think he’s a keeper too.
There’s nothing wrong with cheese at the wedding…our first dance as a couple was “Grow Old With Me
Perfectly cheesy 
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July 21st, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Thanks Heather
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July 21st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
No fair with the tear jerking! I hope I never hear that song in public because that would be embarrassing. I’m so glad you found your amazing guy.
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July 21st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
LOL! Sorry! Goodness I went and made everyone cry today! I tear up every time I hear it (which isn’t often)…so I’m used to it
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July 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Sigh…..you have made my day with this post. That is so wonderful and I happy for you and your little boy. Sounds like your family is blessed.
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Sarah Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:15 am
I’m glad I could make your day, FR!!! I do love telling the story
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July 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
What a beautiful story. I had one child when I married my current husband as well. I remember being flabbergasted by the fact that he wasn’t deterred by me having child. It sounds like you have found a wonderful man and have a wonderful family. Thanks for sharing your story!
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Sarah Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
It’s amazing when you realize they aren’t deterred by it, isn’t it?! Thank for visiting, Sonora!!
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July 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Visiting from Mama Kats …
Oh … this is so sweet. And I bet you knew from that the very first date that you had a keeper!
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Sarah Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Welcome, Jenners!
Yeah, I kind of did know from the first date. Not many guys would ask out the child too!! Definite indicator of a ‘keeper’
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July 22nd, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Awwww total tears in my eyes. What a wonderful story and amazing man.
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Sarah Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Thanks, Nolie! It’s a story I love to tell.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Goosebumps!! That picture is perfect! And I love the song. So great that he can just show up and fit so perfectly into your family.
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July 26th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I love that picture of you three. So sweet….
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