Where I'M From

Where I’m From I’m from tea parties and tutu’s, From fingernail painting and Oreo cookies. I’m from jumping on the trampoline, And water sprinklers in the front yard. I’m from summer days and sleepovers, From zoo trips with momma, And long car rides on summer vacation. From scary stories by the bonfire, And catching fireflies in an old peanut butter jar. I’m from melting ice cream cones and playing make believe. I’m from pool parties with Uncle Charlie, And sunburns at the beach. From backyard BBQ’s and watermelon slices the size of my face. I’m from watching fireworks on New Years Eve, And playing kick-ball at family reunions. I’m from polka-dot swim suits and birthday parties. From bubble gum stuck in my hair, From cooking with mom, and shopping with my Mimi. I’m from walking my dog on Saturday morning, And watching cartoons all night. I’m from cheerleading tryouts and track meets, And washing mom’s car on the weekend. (Even though it never really got clean!) From picking bluebonnets, And going to Rockport every summer. I’m from more lessons to learn, And more goals to achieve. I’m from looking at the better side of things, And keeping my head up. I’m from never forgetting the good days, And growing up to be the person I know I can be.