Tex, our little black and white tiger striped tabby was a tiny thing too. She was only 7 pounds and was a wild rescue kitten, but tame when we adopted her and she adopted us from the shelter. Love the temperament of our tabby as she was smart, playful, always at our feet, in our lap, on the bed, at the dinner table, laying across your work, and in the last few year begged for me to carry her around, which I always would. I think like you, this time around we may get two kittens so they have a friend in the house.
I hope you are chosen by just the right kitten(s) to share your home and help to fill that empty space.
Since I live in a remote area with both water and woods a few 100 ft. away, my cats even work for a living, even though they live indoors all the time-there are coyotes and even mountain lions here-so outdoor pets=take-out meals for predators...
My cats do not allow any mouse that manages to get in to survive at all-Midget girl drags it out of whatever small space it is in, and Titus takes over, swatting and biting it-he weighs 15 lbs-instant rodent death. Cats work for praise and treats, too-much cheaper than an exterminator, and all organic...