Mulan and Romona

Summer is going through an awkward phase, one that reminds me of Romona the pest and Mulan.

She relates more to the boys but has been rejected from that group because she is a girl and rejected by the girls for being Summer. I don't even know how to describe it but she lacks the Summer "glow" now. She seems serious and will crumble into tears and not talk to us if we push her on the subject. She does regain her Summer Glow in karate class where she is not mocked or rejected for her abilities. I thank God that her teacher is a women and I can see Summer watching her trying to figure out how she is a girl and a natural athlete that can take almost any boy. Ryan and I have been trying to help by paying more attention to her holding her more and kissing her more. I really am clueless on what else to do..

This song reminds me what I see when I look into Summers eyes....

Reflection

Who is that girl I see?

Staring straight,

Back at me.

When will my reflection show

Who I am inside?

I am now,

In a world

Where I have to hide in my heart,

and what I believe in.

But somehow,

I will show the world what's inside my heart,

And be loved for who I am.

Who is that girl I see,

staring straight

back at me?

Why is my reflection someone I don't know?

I love you Summer for who you are and the girl you are growing to. We are so proud of you and hope you continue to Glow for us!!!