The fourth born. Loud from the start, our screecher monkey. Queen of the steam roll. Expressions that make your heart smile. A face you can read like a book.
Most likely to steal your toy with no regard. Will likely stand on her head before her feet. Most likely to have her name mispronounced correct them with a smile.
Ms. Kali Mae.
The third born. Our resilient Lily bug. Simultaneously, two steps behind and two steps ahead. Campaigner for attention and knows how to work the crowd at any social event
Most likely to toss her cookies. Will likely be a scaredy cat like her Mama. Most likely to share her toys, her opinion and her heart.
Ms. Lillian Grace
The second born. The big sister by seconds. A petite princess. A blower of raspberries. A true Daddy’s girl.
Most likely to be a dancer, singer, musician, or all three. Will most likely break a few boys’ hearts.
Ms. Isabella Marie
The first born. The big brother. The maker of trouble. Daddy’s mini-me. Mama’s big boy. Nana’s little buddy.
Most likely to steal your milk, and your leftover potatoes. Will most likely break a window, a bone, or both at the same time. Most likely to drive you crazy and melt your heart.
Mr. Theodore Joseph
We had the most memorable meeting of our lives nearly one year ago. After the miraculous delivery of our quintuplets, now fondly known as the V-5, I had to wait over 24 hours until I could meet them.
This moment has a very special place in my heart…
What better way to declare your independence then by eating all by yourself?!
Kali was the first to say, “No thanks, Mom, I got this.” Of course, she chose not to use her words, but rather to swat the spoon from Mama’s hand sending it flying onto Bella’s lap. She then proceeded to raspberry her raspberries all over the table and her brother, Theo, sitting 2 seats over. Theo thought this was hilarious and joined the raspberry spray fest. Of course once the spoon hit Bella, she, too, caught on, and soon Mom had a mutiny on her hands. While I would have appreciated a subtler request to learn how to feed themselves; the message was nevertheless received. 
I am eager to celebrate this milestone with my children. I won’t be packing away the Baby Bullet just yet, but now that four out of the five have at least 2 choppers we will be discovering the quints’ finger food faves! 
Their new meal plan that embraces their new found independence and celebrates their 11-month milestones is as follows: Breakfast:
Lunch:
PM Snack:
Dinner:
Evening Snack:
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