Anyone ever done a "Height Predictor" for their child?

Schmaltz
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:28:02 +0000

"Wow, Schmaltz, my feet only enlarged after my pregnancies - I’m hoping you’re talking about men’s shoes! "

Yes, men’s shoes. What really bugs me is how many people see men’s foot length as a predictor of other things. Don’t I wish that were the case!!!

My eldest daughter is one of those kids who’s tall (5’9") and looks at least 3 years older than she is. Like some of the other people have said here, we got strange looks when she “acted her age.” She’s now 13, but her height and “development” would allow her to pass for 20 if necessary. Just last weekend we were visited by a lady doing some sort of research for the federal government on health care. My 2 daughters answered the front door and let the lady in. Then I answered the lady’s questions. One question was “how old is your oldest daughter.” I said “13.” She said, “No, your OLDEST daughter.” I said, “13.” She said “13???” I said “Yes, 13…you want to see her passport?” And she shook her head and said, “Wow, good luck…I make my living by asking for people’s ages, and I never would have guessed that.”