I am from popsicles and push pops.

I am from camping, boating, and roasting marshmallows by the fire.

I am from care bears, tree houses, beanie babies, and barbies.

I am from please and thank you and excuse me.

I am from night games and sleeping in a tent in the backyard.

I am from pillow fights and fighting with my older sisters.

I am from soccer games and dirty knees.

I am from sledding, snowmen and finger nail polish.

I am from cereal and orange juice.

I am from father’s death at age fifteen and now it’s my mom and me.

I am from a new brother in law and even more family.

I am from a little town called Yankton.