Growing up without a dad is...different. Of course, mom is awesome. Lovely, wonderful, fantastic beyond belief. She's always there for you, and you know you can tell her anything, and she'll be ready with a hug and a smile. But however hard a mom tries, something will always be missing. There's no gruff voice saying you're their little princess; no big, heavy, world-weary work boots next to your sneakers and mom's flats; no strong arms that pick you up when you're little to sit you on tall shoulders so you can see over the crowd. And when you get hurt for the first time, a mom's concern isn't the same thing as a dad's worried protective