OutDaughtered's Riley Busby should probably get used to making headlines.
One of the first set of all-female quintuplets in the United States, Riley may look a lot
like four of her sisters, but she truly stands out on her own.
Mom Danielle Busby had quite a day on April 8th, 2015, when she gave birth to the quints
via C-section.
Weighing just over two pounds each, the babies were closely monitored in the neonatal intensive
care unit for about three months.
Cameras were standing by when Danielle gave birth to her five daughters, and Riley Paige
was the fourth to be born.
At the time, Adam said of his daughters' small size,
"I could take this ring right here and slip this over my baby's hand like a little bracelet."
According to the family's blog, It's a Buzz World, Riley was born weighing 2 pounds, 4
ounces, and she measured just over 14 inches long.
Considering the danger associated with such a risky birth, the quints were, quote, "out
and off to the stabilization area within 4 minutes."
Even though the quints all share similar features, with Ava Lane and Olivia Marie being actual
identical twins, each has their own personality.
In fact, when Riley and her sisters were only one month old, Danielle took to the family
blog to reflect on how much the quints had changed and how they were growing into their
features.
"I think the biggest thing that's changed is just seeing their personalities.
Like, they're quintuplets but they're all very different."
She wrote,
"Riley reminds me of me the most.
She has fair skin like I did as a baby and she is the only one who has skin like this."
As fans of the show know, Danielle has dark brown hair, and, as the quints have grown,
their features have really only lightened, as they all have blonde hair, except for redhead
Hazel.
Even though Riley doesn't have her mom's dark features, she still has almost porcelain skin,
which is definitely something she got from her mom.
Anyone who's watched OutDaughtered knows that Miss Riley Paige is somewhat of a firecracker.
Adam and Danielle explained how they were adjusting to dealing with the quints when
they got into their "terrible twos."
"When you've got five of them that are two and their brains are all chaotic and everything's
theirs, it's a cat party in here all the time."
On the episode, they revealed Riley was definitely a handful.
"It's Riley's personality to be terrible."
Even on Riley's biography on TLC.com, she's described as being more than just a little
cheeky and theatrical.
The site notes,
"She is a little drama queen and knows how to manipulate everyone around her to get what
she wants."
Riley sure packs a lot of personality, that much is clear.
While both Adam and Danielle occasionally have a hard time dealing with all of it, it's
just part of what makes Riley Paige who she is.
On Season 5 of OutDaughtered, Adam and Danielle were faced with a pretty tough decision, as
Riley tested above her age group at school.
"What number is it?"
"One."
"Yes, you're right, Riley.
You're right"
She ended up skipping pre-K, and essentially ditching her sisters, and going straight to
kindergarten because she did so well on her placement test.
In another episode, Adam and Danielle revealed they were a little uneasy with Riley's intelligence.
Danielle joked,
"I don't know if I can handle a smart kid.
I'm starting to wonder if she's bored, and if that's why she always acts up."
Of course, Adam and Danielle weren't too surprised at Riley placing above her sisters on the
placement test.
On the Season 4 premiere of the show, the Busbys confirmed that Riley was indeed the
smart one, when Adam called her:
"My little smartypants."
Riley certainly has the smarts to match her sass, and it looks like we're all just trying
to keep up.
"I mean Riley is way too smart for her own good."
After she tested up a grade, fans had some strong opinions about how the Busbys handled
the situation, to say the least.
Danielle told People Magazine that she and Adam had thought through their decision carefully.
She said,
"Riley's above and beyond with her intelligence.
Knowing where she's at right now, this was our decision based on her.
Of course we looked at the family and how this change affects everyone else."
Riley may be a grade above her sisters, but no matter how big their achievements may be,
all the girls are equally adored in the Busby house.
Even though Riley might have taken after her mother's looks, the youngster quickly grew
to favor her dad in plenty of ways.
She's definitely a daddy's girl, and she loves to grab any and all of Adam's attention.
"Mommy, where's Daddy?"
"He said he would be back before breakfast."
In a blog post celebrating the quints' first birthday, Danielle wrote about how Riley is
obsessed with Adam, saying,
"She is probably the Daddy's girl out of the bunch.
She will pitch a fit if Adam comes home and doesn't tell Riley hi before the other babies."
"It is insanity."
But that's not all Danielle had to say about Riley's connection with Adam.
In a blog post celebrating the quints' second birthday, Danielle explained how exhausting
life was with Riley at the time, writing,
"Oh Riley!
You are your Daddy's daughter for sure!
Thank goodness we only got one of you in the quint bunch."
Riley may be a smart cookie, but, according to her mom, she's all about being the star.
In the same post about the quints' second birthday, Danielle wrote of her spirited daughter,
"She is the social butterfly in the bunch and…she requires attention."
"Shhhhh."
"Since when do you shush me?"
And on an episode of the show, when Danielle and Adam were talking about how the quints
had transitioned into their "terrible twos," Danielle explained that Riley was probably
the toughest out of all the quints, saying,
"She's so smart, she's so cute, and she does it for attention, mostly."
Clearly, Riley has a handle on being the little diva of the bunch, and all those smarts are
being put to use...just maybe not in a way that's a piece of cake for Adam and Danielle.
It's no secret that Riley is a bit of a troublemaker, and she isn't the easiest quint by any means.
On an episode of OutDaughtered, Adam and Danielle explained how each quint's personalities had
started to shine through, and when they described Riley, there was a pause.
"Riley.
She loves just to antagonize.
I mean she will take toys away, she picks on the other girls."
Another episode of the show featured a prime example of Riley causing some trouble.
When Danielle was attempting to clean up after the quints, Riley spilled her milk on the
floor.
For the crime, she got a time out.
Danielle said,
"Riley is notorious for spilling her milk on purpose.
She does it all the time."
Riley is definitely a troublemaker, but for fans of the show, it's all just part of her
charm.
With all her bold behavior, intelligence, and never-ending desire for attention, Miss
Riley Paige clearly tests her parents' patience now and again.
"I feel like some days her sole focus is just to push people's buttons."
She's taught her parents a whole new meaning for the word "tolerance," and Danielle, for
one, won't forget it.
Specifically, in a 2018 Mother's Day blog post, Danielle explained how Riley was constantly
pushing boundaries.
But that she of course loves her daughter no matter what.
"However hard the day was and how much I fight with Riley, the night times are always the
sweetest."
Danielle wrote,
"[Riley] you amaze me daily!
I don't know how I have a little girl like you but you truly are amazing…You have taught
me what the true meaning of having patience is...and you constantly make me think outside
the box."
Previously for the quints' second birthday, Danielle had described Riley as testing her
patience in a different way, writing, quote, "She has NO fear and is a [daredevil]."
Riley for sure knows how to push her parents to the limit, but…that's just Riley being
Riley!
"Uh-uh-uh."
"Lulu colored on mine."
"Keep your hands to yourself."
"Lulu colored on…"
Believe it or not, Riley Busby is actually pretty responsible, though not always for
her benefit.
According to Danielle, Riley is honest to a fault, and she will usually end up being
the first to tell on her sisters.
In a blog post, Danielle explained that even at age 2, Riley was already ratting out her
siblings, claiming,
"She loves to tattle tell, even when it's her fault and she instantly blames it on someone
else.
If someone does something wrong, she is [the] first to tell us."
And that didn't change when Riley turned 3.
Danielle wrote at the time,
"We always knew one of the quints would be the 'tell all' tattle-teller…Well this is
Riley.
She may not always be telling the truth but she will [for sure] tell you when someone
else is doing something wrong."
Riley may be a quintuplet, but she's actually pretty easy to tell apart from her sisters
on the show.
Although she shares many of the same physical features as her siblings, Riley's distinct
traits really come down to two things: her head and her eyes.
In a video on the family's YouTube channel, Danielle explained how she can tell each of
the quints apart.
When she got to Riley, she said,
"She has a tiny head, and her eyes are really big.
Show daddy your eyes Ri Ri.
Pretty eyes.
Where's your pretty eyes?"
Besides her physical features, Riley also has a personality that stands out from her
sisters'.
Danielle blogged,
"It's Riley's world and if you don't think so you better go somewhere else.
She hears the [words] 'No No' so much that if you say that to another baby she instantly
gives her [Chewbacca growl]."
Fortunately for the Busbys, there are moments when Riley Paige proves that she's not only
mostly well behaved, but she's also honest.
Sure, she might get in trouble, pick on her sisters, and make messes, but Riley tells
the truth, even if that means she's the one who gets in trouble.
"I diddle my big girl panties.
I poop on my big girl panties."
"Welcome to the s--- show."
On an episode of OutDaughtered, Riley was caught having made a mess in her closet.
At first, Adam asked her sister Parker about who did it, and she basically blamed everyone
but herself for the incident.
But when Adam went to Riley to ask who made the mess, she admitted it was her and Parker,
taking responsibility.
"Riley, who tore up your closet?"
"Parker."
"And who else?"
"Me."
Even though he was frustrated at the situation, Adam appreciated Riley's honesty, and he even
thanked her for telling the truth.
Riley may be a bit of a mini drama queen, but there's no denying the fact that she is
still very honest, no matter who gets in trouble in the process.
"Timeout."
"Timeout?"
"Timeout."
While all the quints have attitude and spunk, they are reality TV stars after all, Riley
has maybe the biggest personality.
"Riley Paige."
"The whole house revolves around Riley."
Just watch one episode of OutDaughtered, and you'll get it.
Even though Adam and Danielle love that Riley is unique and has such notable traits, it
can drive them a little crazy sometimes.
In a blog post, Danielle revealed how the quints are different from each other, and
with Riley, it's all about her charisma and temperament.
Danielle wrote,
"She is a handful, to say the least.
She is the leader of the pack, buuuuut not so much in a good way…She is bossy, sassy,
and 'knows it all.'"
Riley is anything but mild-mannered, and that's what makes her so loveable.
"Riley's the little instigator."
"Little turd bird."
While Riley has definitely grown into her personality these days, she's pretty much
always been the sassy Riley the Busbys have come to love.
In fact, even when she was a baby, she was the rowdy one.
When the quints were only 5 weeks old, Danielle confessed that little baby Riley was acting
up already.
She blogged,
"Does she know how to get what she wants!
This girl wants to lay on her belly…like always...And she will do what she has to,
to get her way…My precious stubborn one."
On early episodes of OutDaughtered, there was also no denying the fact that Riley Paige
was a firecracker.
She might be the breakout star of this pint-sized bunch, but with her personality and intelligence,
she is clearly going places.
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