I am from Legos, ball pits,

and hours of Baby Einstein.
From working on Hooked
on Phonics in the bed at night.

I am from sweat Carolina BBQ
and sweat tea.
From Cheerios and lots of Spaghetti Os.
From Magic Tree House and
playing with my Labrador.

I am from a ton of Shrek,
Full House, and Disney.
From thousands of stuffed animals.

I am from Power Ranger
dress ups and days on a
boat eating Trail Mix.
From warm days in Tampa.

I am from a bigger, stronger
brother and “toughen up”.
From bonding with him with
Xbox.

I am from daily devotions and
Sunday school.
From piano and violin and singing
everywhere.

I am from a great role model,
my grandfather, the laughs we share
together playing bored games for
hours and hours.

…a small glimpse of the past and where
I’m from.