Little People, Big World

I have become hooked on this reality show. Of course I soothe myself by repeating the mantra "it's really more of a documentary". It's the story of a family with two dwarf parents, four children and the problems and joys of every other family. They are so like my own family in many ways--four kids, Christian school, large body of land on which they host many parties. Unlike the Roloffs, my parents were tall. They were also very overweight, so there's a big part of me that sympathises with the whole "we're outsiders" theme. 30 years ago parents the size of mine were much more uncommon. Or it seemed that way with the stares we got in public.

It's wierd watching it because in many ways it's like watching my own family, as they bicker about who gets what spot in the van, what to have for dinner and how one sibling's sports are creating havoc for the whole family. And they pray before meals and love each other and stick up for each other and care about one another's well-being.

I just love this show. If you get TLC, I'd encourage you to check it out. It's fantastic.