In 6th grade and already 5'8", my dream of ever being the short, cute girl was squashed like a pumpkin being chucked the week after Halloween. This was it, I rationalized. Despite all my futile prayers, my lot in life was going to be the tall, awkward girl that towered over the boys. In middle school, this can be a real blow to your ego. Plus, add on this fact ...
parenting... from the heart
