I am from sweaty basketball games in the driveway.
I am from athlete's foot in the 80 degree heat of the summer.
I am from football games on Grandma's farm.
I am from watching Brett Favre take the field.
I am from when the basketball court sprained my knee and ankle.
I am from having a satisfying time while training on the track.
I am from Matt and Mark wrestling over who shows more strength.

I am from fun on Saturday to bread on Sunday.
I am from Thanksgiving at Grandma's crammed apartment,
fighting for who's first in line for turkey.
I am from Tootsie Rolls and Laffy Taffy thrown from fire trucks.
I am from which present should I open first.
I am from searching for painted eggs at 7am.
I am from seeing fireworks burst.
I am from watching the first football games of the year.

I am from my parents falling asleep during family night movies (they watched with their eyes closed).
I am from wheelbarrowing logs across the yard.
I am from “you farmer” after I leave the windows open while it rains.
I am from snow ramps at the bottom of the hill.
I am from adventuring through the woods.
I am from Up and Down the River on family game night.
I am from sweaty basketball games that send my brother inside furiated.