Birth of Quinn-tesence

You were born January 19, 2007: 2 years, 4 months, 12 days ago.
Quinn-tessence is being born today, May 31, 2009.

Why? Because quintessence, according to the dictionary, is "the most perfect embodiment of something."

And, you, our little Quinn, are absolutely the most perfect embodiment of something, of many things, of things full of wonder about which we feel overwhelming awe. It's a bit late to be starting this now, but I don't want more time to pass without us recording all the amazing things you say and do.

We can't capture everything, but I'm hoping that Quinn-tessence can embody your Quinn Essence such that, in years to come, we will always have this little space to hold on to to remember the way things were.

And here's something to hold on to for today (or maybe it was yesterday...they all blur together).

You said: "Wouldn't it be funny if they had green octagon signs that said 'go'?"

And you were obsessed with the sign at the zoo by the gorillas which had the image of lips with a finger pressed against them to say "be quiet." You kept talking about how "brave" you were that you said "shhh" and talked a little quieter when you went by them. We finally convinced you that this was rather more "respectful" than brave. Once you'd agreed, you had another great idea: "They should have a sign," you said, "as you leave the gorillas that says 'be louder!'"

Good point, I think!