Toddlers: Virginia

I thought it was time to once again highlight each of the quads. Now that they have reached the two-year mark, their personalities are more evident than ever and we always marvel at how unique they are. I often inquire about what Gray and I were like as toddlers to our parents, looking to find some similarities in behavior. I hope that one day the quads will be able to look back at these profiles and get to know themselves at two. It will be interesting to see if much has even changed.

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Virginia Katherine Garrett

Your nicknames: Gin Gin, Ginny Kate, Gi-Gi (this is the name that Jane has given her and the boys fell in line)

Words commonly used to describe you: free-spirited, independent, nature lover, care free, stubborn, dancer, music lover, self soother, cozy, observant, expressive

Dear Virginia,

You are a petite 22-pound ball of energy with bouncy ringlets. You are a fantastic dancer! You never miss a chance to shake your groove thing, and have loved music every since you were a baby. I love to watch you change your motions and expressions with the song that is playing. You like to hop or gallop everywhere you go, and one of your favorite games is pretending to be different animals. You only stop moving when you are sleepy or need a little cuddle time with Annabelle (your lovey.) You like feeling different textures and you melt when you feel something very soft. Anabelle and Lil’ Lamb are your favorites. You can count to ten now, but you often skip three, four and five. I guess you think that 1,2,6,7,8,9,10 has a better ring to it. You love to sing the ABCs and Old MacDonald. Your favorite animal is a sheep. You hate to put on your pajamas at night and prefer a “pretty dress” or bathing “soup” to anything else. You love to go swimming, but dislike a bath most of the time. Your favorite food is pasta and I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears from your plate. You are a big talker and you love to ask questions. The first things you ask in the morning are usually, “Boys are sleeping?” or “Daddy at work?” You are expressive, joyful, and love to have a good time. You can also be dramatic when things don’t go your way. Sometimes you have tantrums and other times you sigh and drop your arms to your side, while making a pouty face. A new phrase you like to use is “I not like it!” You love little details and often point them out in books and on television. You love a good movie. You can be found outside collecting tiny rocks and flowers. You love to give hugs and kisses, and enjoy playing with your siblings. You have a great smile and a contagious laugh. You already have a special bond with your sister in the way that you communicate and interact. I love watching you grow!

Love,

Mama