I am from

I found out about a really great writing assignment the other day and decided to use it with my son. Instead, I ended up doing the assignment with 4 sons today, and I plan to work on one for myself later on. The original assignment is here which includes a format to make it come together easier.

Here are our results:

I Am From
by Sullen, age 13

I am from video games, Halo 2, and Runescape.

I am from the only house with a gravel driveway, and a chicken coop that never gets used.

I am from the creek across the road, and the big back yard that you can ride bikes down.

I am from breakfast smoothies, and never finishing home improvement projects, from Mom and Dad and 4 brothers and one sister.

I am from sitting together for meals and long car trips to visit grandparents,

From your-room-looks-like-it-hasn't-been-cleaned-in-a-year to have-you-brushed-your-hair-today?

I am from a baptism in a stock tank and a non-denominational church.

I am from a small, quiet town full of political signs in yards and on street corners, from hash brown casserole and peanut butter sandwiches.

From sledding down the stairs in sleeping bags and plastic boxes, from catching crayfish with minnow traps, and flooding basement emergencies.

I am from family portraits taken by insane photographers, and many memories to come.

I Am From
by Jake the Great, age 7 (with a little help from mom)

I am from trees and GI Joes.

I am from the big backyard with the hill to ride Big Wheels down.

I am from the tree fort that's fun to play army men in, and going to the creek.

I am from sausage and eggs cooked by Dad, and bread made by mom, from Dollymama and Firecrapper and 4 brothers and one sister.

I am from playing outside and listening to music.

From I-love-you and let's-ride-bikes.

I am from KidStuf and Jesus-loves-me.

I'm from Germany, Ireland, New York, Michigan, and Kentucky,
from pizza and chicken noodle soup.

From visits with the Taylors and grandparents far away.

I am from a nice house with lots of pictures of us, a room I share with Izzy, tree climbing, grass mowing, and kisses goodnight.

I Am From
by Doodles, aged 4.5 (with a lot of help from mom)

I am from Legos and UNO cards, from Lincoln Logs.

I am from a house that we pick up.

I am from the apple trees and green grass.

I am from playing GI Joes and playing tough guys with Dad,
from card games and swimming.

I am from Good Morning! and Good night!

From let's-go-play and time-to-eat!

I am from KidStuf and The Park.

I'm from a waterbirth in my sister's room, from pizza and birthday cake.

From the time I got my leg cut open and long trips to grandparents.

I am from pictures on the wall and in books.

I Am From
by Squiggy Magoo, aged 3 (with lots of help from mom)

I am from drums and paint and playdough.

I am from a big house with a big table.

I am from a zip line, a tree fort, and a swing set.