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What a Difference a Year Makes

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Last year, on New Years Eve or there about, I posted a note about My Little. A year later, look what has happened!

We still call her Little, but she's overcome the low weight and growth problems she had in the early months and she's developed into quite a young girl! From being in the 25th percentile for the first part of her life, she has grown into the 75th-80th percentile in weight and height and she is still growing like a weed. Her doctor has no concerns about her now; he was quite concerned about her a year ago.

Faith eats like her Mom, and she does it often. Her favorites are tomatoes and avocado, fish, and sweet potatoes. Of course, just like her sister, she has homemade oatmeal every morning and she won't let you rest until she gets a bottle full of hot chocolate.

We lost her Abuela last year, on Christmas Day, but she lives on in this little girl. Faith had a special place in Abuela's heart. As little ones always do, she found a way under Abuela's skin and when Abuela died she had a happy heart because she had just made plans to come back here and help take care of Faith.

Not only because she inherited Abuela's dimple, but also because she spent many hours in Abuela's arms and lap, our Little Little will always have a special connection to her grandmother, and we'll always have a reminder of Abuela every time we look at this little girl.

Our Little Little.