Stay the Same

So, things have been a little better this week. Not quite as many issues, and when she starts it isn't lasting as long. We've had a pretty busy week though, so she probably hasn't had as much time to get worked up about anything. Last night as I was driving home, I found a song on my New Kids on the Block Greatest Hits CD that I played for B. (Yes, I openly admit I'm a huge NKOTB fan). It's called Stay the Same, it was a single a few years back by Joey McIntyre. I played it as we were driving home last night, but it was still going when we pulled into the driveway. I reached to turn it down, and B lunged from the backseat to grab my arm and stop me. She wanted to hear the rest of it. When the song was over, she said "I want to be able to be myself, but it's hard sometimes." Aw.

Now, again, I wonder if she meant it or if it was one her manipulations - I have no idea. For Valentine's Day, though, I'm going to print the words and laminate them for her room. It's such a sweet song, and I think it will be good for her to see the words. (Extra bonus - she can't tear it up when she's mad if it's laminated!! ha!)

Stay the Same - Joey McIntyre

Don't you ever wish you were someone else
You were meant to be the way you are exactly.
Don't you ever say you don't like the way you are
When you learn to love yourself, you're better off by far.
And I hope you always stay the same,
Cos there's nothing bout you I would change.

I think that you could be whatever you wanted to be
If you could realize all the dreams you have inside.
Don't be afraid if you've got something to say,
Just open up your heart and let it show you the way.

Believe in yourself
Reach down inside.
The love you find will set you free.
Believe in yourself
You will come alive.
Have faith in what you do,
You'll make it through.

Don't you ever wish you were someone else
You were meant to be the way you are exactly.
Don't you ever say you don't like they you are
When you learn to love yourself, you're better off by far.
And I hope you always stay the same,
Cos there's nothing bout you I would change.