Eric Church has many fond memories of Christmastime when he was growing up, but he’s looking forward to the memories he’ll make with his son, Boone, who was born just a couple of months ago (October 3rd, 2011). “The one thing about Christmas is through the eyes of a child, I’m most looking forward to that, you know to seeing that magic. ‘Cause I remember I loved Christmas, and I still do, but I remember it was different when I was a child,” says Eric. “I may not get it as much because he’s a newborn, but I look forward in the next few years to seeing that. It just gives a whole new meaning and feeling to Christmastime, you know, and I’m looking forward to that as a household and as a family. There’s a little more pull to be around and to feed that magic as a parent that hasn’t been there  maybe before for Katherine and I both, to making sure that that feeling permeates the holidays that we had growing up as kids.”

The “Drink in My Hand” singer says he’s also looking forward to putting together the toys Santa Claus brings to young Boone McCoy in the years to follow.

AUDIO: Eric Church says he’s looking forward to seeing Christmas through the eyes of his son, Boone.

Eric Church (Christmas-eyes of a child) OC: …by sunrise, you know? 1:07

“The one thing about Christmas is through the eyes of a child, I’m most looking forward to that, you know to seeing that magic. ‘Cause I remember I loved Christmas, and I still do, but I remember it was different when I was a child. I may not get it as much because he’s a newborn, but I look forward in the next few years to seeing that. It just gives a whole new meaning and feeling to Christmastime, you know, and I’m looking forward to that as a household and as a family. There’s a little more pull to be around and to feed that magic as a parent that hasn’t been there  maybe before for Katherine and I both, to making sure that that feeling permeates the holidays that we had growing up as kids. I’m looking forward to that, and I’m looking forward to putting some of that…I’ve really underestimated how complicated things I’ve had. I’ve been trying to put together the stroller, and I’m still not sure it’s safe for him to ride in that thing. We haven’t done it yet. I’m gonna have to try that out a few more times, because that’s a lot of parts…I remember my dad talking about when I was young having to stay up all night to put together the toy truck and whatever those things are, so I’m looking forward to some of those experiences and seeing if we can get it done by sunrise, you know?”