I am from late nights
from cries down the hall
and from little foot stomps
I am from the calming sounds at night
and the soothing ones in the morning

I am from long family dinners on Sundays
and from short meaningful talks with aunts and uncles
I am from cooking with grandma
and from the sweet smells of cookies

I am from cold winter nights
and hot summer days
I am from fire works
and from frightening pumpkins in October

I am from knowing what family is
and from learning to love everybody
I am from making mistakes
and from being forgiven
from growing up