6:34PM
The girls . . .
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 6:34PM 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.
Reader Comments (4)
What wonderful news! Yes, they will no doubt rack up trophies in something. The funny thing about kids is that you can never tell what it's going to be. My eldest is twenty and he still surprises (dumbfounds) me.
Abebu, Bebu and Abu, as well as Moot, Metsu or Mootsu are all fine names. I suspect each girl will choose her own variation when she starts school. These days, society is very accepting when it comes to names. When I was a kid, "Kanani" was a very difficult name for even the teachers to grapple with, and all the kids were pretty sure I had grown up in a little grass shack.
Always enjoy reading about your daughters, thank you.
"Well done" to you and Missus, please pass the word on to her.
Family is finest work you will ever do.
oh......good blog and insights as well.
The healing abilities of children never cease to amaze me. Glad to hear the girls are doing well.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. My husband and I are in the process of adopting a child from Ethiopia and are working with WACAP as well. Your honesty and humor about this amazing adoption journey are so appreciated. Keep the posts coming....I'm sure you remember the wait! All the best to you and your family.