We Danced the Weekend Away

I know that I am insanely in love with my family because before they were even in town, I was saddened by the thought of them having to leave me again.
My family came into town for my graduation. They drove hours to see lil ole me walk across that stage. They cleaned my house, made a videography about my life, cooked, and just went out of their way to make sure that I had a lovely weekend. All just for lil ole me.
I found myself getting irritated by some of the little messes (usually made by daddy) and I laughed at how everyone tried to hide their messes because they know "the rules," as termed by my mom.
But I say this from the bottom of my heart that I would rather have their messes and throw out "the rules," just to be in their presence for one minute longer.
I would love for daddy to get oil on everything he touched, mommy to rummage through my wardrobe, and everyone else to just take over my house, if it meant that I could spend one more precious moment with my amazing family.
Words cannot express the ways in which my family has shaped me into the person that I am. My family has always believed in me and I live to make them proud.
My family has shown me how to be charismatic and outgoing, but all in good taste. The women in my family have shown me what it means to be a lady, but to be modest about your beauty. They've shown me how to be vulnerable without loosing your self-respect. The men in my family have shown me what exactly a man should exemplify. For that, I am grateful because I now know what I can have in a relationship.
It is the best feeling in the world to be loved, I thank my family for teaching me that early. My life has been driven by love.
I just want to thank my family, the Perry's and the Minor's for loving me so much. For allowing me to make decisions and trusting my decisions. For not allowing me to start "feeling myself to much," and ensuring that I stay humble.
I am certainly transitioning right now and I thank you for being proud of my accomplishments, and never making me feel pressured.
I thank God for you. I am truly blessed.