I love my family. A lot.

But sometimes it feels hard just being a part of it.

My mom is the mayor, my dad is in the hospital, and Dess... isn't here.

Sometimes, I can't help but wish that I had a more normal family. With a normal mom, a normal dad, and an older sister.

When I think about stuff like that, though... I can't help but feel ungrateful.

We live in a big house, and we have everything we could ever need. Shouldn't I be happy with that? Why do I still want more?

I never thought I was a greedy person, but maybe I am.

My friends don't have the things I have, but they don't ask for more.

So when I see how nice Kris's mom is, and how their brother is coming home soon... Why, in the back of my mind, do I feel jealous?

It's not fair to feel that way. I shouldn't feel that way.