Went from 25th percentile for height and weight based on age to almost 75th percentile in the six months with us. I think Metsu (older at just over four) has grown almost four inches in the half-year.
This is not unusual for kids who come over. They catch up at a stunning pace.
Lazy eyes gone, knock knees gone. Just about every physical tick or delta from the norm is gone.
Amazing what good nutrition and a lack of constant parasites and disease will do for a child.
Both are all sinewy muscle now. I shudder to think how many cross country trophies they're going to win!
"Abbie" never stuck with Abebu, who goes now as that, Bebu and Abu.
Metsuwat goes as Metsu, Mootsu (Abebu nickname) and just Moot.