So I called them the Babies.
And then one day, they were just too big for that.
Some things having twins has taught me:
* THROW the baby books out the window. (Okay, don't. But read them with a few grains of salt, because life is meant to be palatable, and DOABLE).
* You can't deny or squelch their individuality--there's just nothing you can do about it.
* Don't worry so much about the sharing of everything...Twins pretty much like being twins. I mean, it's a pretty cool thing, you know, sharing a womb and a birthday...eating from the same bowl of rice cereal (My kids always shared a bowl and a spoon Cath, I never even thought about it- I loved your twinspin today! You are much more conscientious than I am.) But yeah, being a twin is part of who they are, and it's kind of a big deal.
* I am so lucky. So so very blessed.
Well, the babies are NINE today. I'm sure I'm still learning, but I don't seem to realize it while I'm in the thick of things...I'm just glad everyone got to school on time and didn't fight all that much. :)
I love birthdays!
9 comments:
Melissa . . . could that picture of the babies be any cuter?!? Ada looks the same! Love those GAP children!
That is adorable, and so true to their personalities!
where. did. the. time. go?
enjoyed your insight today sweet girl. xox
Happy Birthday to these sweeties! Great picture, and great post. Love you!
Love this post Melissa! "The Babies!" Has such an endearing ring though, doesn't it? Can't believe they are 9. I want you to write a twinspin one of these Tuesdays for my blog. Let me know if that is something you'd be willing to do!
You are so cute and so are they! I can't believe they're 9! You are so right. Twins do like being twins! It's a BIG part of who we are and for me I would definitely not be the same person if I weren't. I also think sharing comes a lot more naturally to twins Haha :) You are such an amazing writer and are so good at putting things into words. Sometimes it seems like you pick thoughts right out of my brain and then write them into something that actually makes sense and is beautiful(yes, even this simple birthday post is beautiful and somehow perfect to me). THANKS :)
No way are they 9! I remember when you were pregnant with them like it was only a couple years ago! They are beautiful children and so very blessed to have you as their mother!
They will always be your babies, they are soooooo cute!
That picture is adorable!! Those "babies" are so dang cute!
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