I am from a cozy house in West Portal

and a  huge warm room. With a big cozy bed with 18 giant blankets

I am from animals surrounding me everywhere and needing more space

I am from a big backyard with fake grass because there was a flood and people frown upon real grass

I am from an old basketball hoop that we have kept through every move.

I am from “come and help me your brothers are menaces”

and being called an animal lover almost every day

I am from “ eww don’t you dare touch those worms and slugs”

“ Dylan come on you are not getting that dog”

I am from being called loud and hyper

I am from “Walk the dog”

and “Oh good, you did your homework”

I am from “You’re weird, let’s be friends” and  

“Why did you tell”

I am from “That was kind of rude”

and “I’m so sorry”

“Can I play with you”

and “ You are not having any more sugar”

I am from cheesy warm pizza Fridays at Goat Hill

Cold avocado sushi rolls when we feel like it

I am from smooth lemon popsicles that make my teeth hurt

vanilla ice cream that brings back memories from when I was little

I am from original Mac N Cheese that my mom makes when I am sick

I am from cold tofu dogs and pretending they taste like something

I am from warm heated blankets when it is rainy and cold outside

I am from a leather comfy couch

Christmas movies playing on Christmas Eve with hot cocoa

I am from presents on Hanukkah that my grama’s bought and wrapped ever so perfectly

I am from amazing smelling mash potatoes

a special Thanksgiving song made just for our family

I am from saying what we are thankful for

This is where I am from