Viva at Five

Viva at five is like Viva at four, but we are getting to know her better. She's a private girl, but since we live with her we can ferret out her secrets!

Viva loves to collect flowers, weeds, and leaves. She's very observant.

Viva is adventurous. She is usually willing to try new foods, new activities, and new places. She's a good shopping buddy.

Viva enjoys her own company. She's quiet a lot of the time. You can't usually track her by ear.

Viva is tactile. She likes to get her hands dirty, wet, and sticky. She likes paint, tape, stencils, and clay. She's a three dimensional artist.

Viva needs a private space to deal with her emotions when she's upset. She doesn’t like being comforted or cajoled when she's angry.

Viva gives the best hugs, but she's a little stingy with them.

Viva likes to learn through doing. She prefers to give new skills a try on her own first and then, if needed, ask for help. She's not afraid of failure or second attempts.

Viva is very bright. She won't always share what she's thinking, but when she does it's impressive. 

Viva glares better than anyone I know. Don't annoy her or she will give you The Viva Glare. It's scary.

Viva is loyal. Don't mess with her twin Jake or she will pound on you. (Just ask Bentley!)