tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post9000765564486813445..comments2023-10-01T09:05:17.842-05:00Comments on Life, Love, & Books: The concept of being a twinDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11371310465607810535noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-82538494450046191712012-06-04T16:30:34.816-05:002012-06-04T16:30:34.816-05:00Great topic! My twins (www.doubleblatts.com) just ...Great topic! My twins (www.doubleblatts.com) just turned two and I often wonder the same thing! I don't think they quite get that they are unique yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998926551400305029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-30528239472901576842012-05-30T16:02:58.516-05:002012-05-30T16:02:58.516-05:00I don't know if they realize they are twins. ...I don't know if they realize they are twins. But I know they love being with each other. When they are apart, they spend a lot of time asking for the other one. But I think they do know they get A LOT of attention. I think they think it's just cause they are so cute! LOLHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843760065614670505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-13295851001418202162012-05-30T14:42:55.587-05:002012-05-30T14:42:55.587-05:00My triplets are 2 1/2 and they "get" tha...My triplets are 2 1/2 and they "get" that they are unique (it helps that we're a sideshow everywhere we go where their cousins and friends are not). They also have a very special bond, and are incredibly affectionate with one another, although having the divided parental attention is particularly challenging for them (and us). We have tried explaining that they are special and get to share a birthday and will always be the same age where their cousins and friends don't have that. But my friends with triplets seem to have their kids begin to really grasp the concept at four.Gindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568522743034720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-43047316165612994012012-05-26T09:11:10.426-05:002012-05-26T09:11:10.426-05:00I was just talking about the girls being in my tum...I was just talking about the girls being in my tummy yesterday, and they were like WTH lol. :) they just don't get it.<br />The girls preschool pictures from the year were awesome for me too. Alex has always been the social one, and Abby not so much. It was nice seeing them together, but a lot of the time in the beginning Abs was by herself. You could see she was always "by" her sister though, just making sure she was still there. <br />I think they get it..kind of. But like you said, it can be hard sometimes. When they both want something from me, snuggle time OR playtime...it's tough to make one wait. :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-31217745427659485922012-05-25T15:33:27.251-05:002012-05-25T15:33:27.251-05:00Funny... when I thought to myself "When did I...Funny... when I thought to myself "When did I realize that I was a twin?" I really couldn't think of when it sank in! We knew from early on that we were "different" than the other kids. We also realized that we looked alike probably before we started school. I remember running through a store looking for my sister and thinking that I found her when I saw my reflection in a mirror. My girls answer YES when asked if they're twins, so they somewhat know. And they will call things TWINS if there are two of the same. But if your girls are anything like my sister and I... they will NEVER think that they are at a disadvantage or wish that they weren't twins! It's the BEST thing in the world ;) I could go on and on but my little twinkies need some attention now! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-47671060895240063602012-05-25T14:50:03.915-05:002012-05-25T14:50:03.915-05:00I'm not entirely sure how much my girls grasp ...I'm not entirely sure how much my girls grasp the meaning. They are quite used to telling people they are twins. They really like the "twin day" episode of Sesame Street. I'm pretty sure the girls don't even realize that they look so similar- they tend to be more indignant if called by the wrong name as in "why are you so daft that you are calling me the wrong name?!" <br /><br />I have a feeling that when they split up into different classes that they will start to understand what being a singleton is like, and how that differs from what they're used to.craftyashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601454517957445469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-2235375498236452302012-05-25T13:24:48.637-05:002012-05-25T13:24:48.637-05:00I can tell you that my ladies have no concept of b...I can tell you that my ladies have no concept of being twins. I don't think they know the word. We are very much a sisters-born-on-the-same-day kinda house. When I found out we were having twins I quickly shied away from defining them as such. My mother and aunt are very fraternal and all of their lives they've been "the twins" despite being polar opposites. <br /><br />And so far not much as come from them in the way of questioning. All of their cousins/friend have no siblings, and I don't think they yet understand the concept of siblings. So now I really curious how they view themselves!! I have no intention of bringing up the twin issue other than to address any questions they might have about being born on the same day.<br /><br />I've also noticed that when ever we go out and play in groups, the girls will follow each other. If the separate it's not long before one is usually looking for the other. This make me nervous thinking about school!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336283103973967252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-80667590563091295062012-05-25T12:59:36.939-05:002012-05-25T12:59:36.939-05:00I think Abby & Jack have some idea that there ...I think Abby & Jack have some idea that there is something to their sibling relationship but I think the fact that they have an older brother has helped them along- I certainly don't feel like they truly get it though. In time I think it will come- I still don't think Luke has a full grasp on what exactly it means to be twins sometimes. And I laughed about the picture CD- I found the same thing with mine. They don't have a super tight bond at home and more times than not, Luke & Abby play together and Jack hangs alone- but at school, they are always togther! Go figure =)The Hamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452382993099768870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-3046199157768007012012-05-25T09:15:42.570-05:002012-05-25T09:15:42.570-05:00I tell my girls how Mommy had two baby girls at on...I tell my girls how Mommy had two baby girls at one time, whereas most mommies only have one baby at a time.<br /><br />It was really funny to me back in the fall...we were waiting to see the pediatrician, and two little girls came in with their dad. A and B were watching them, and said, "Why is she bigger than her?" It took me a minute, but I realized (or guessed, anyway) that the girls didn't understand why the sisters weren't the same size. HA! I told them they weren't twins, that the girl in pink was probably born a couple of years before the girl in purple.<br /><br />I think that's probably related to the majority of our friends being twins. ;)<br /><br />I'm sure some things will start to sink in more when their start preschool and aren't surrounded by other multiples.<br /><br />Definitely an interesting topic!<br /><br />Hope you have a fantastic long weekend with your sweet family!MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02510155408149227364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136676220962824875.post-52518661352454850552012-05-25T07:47:08.291-05:002012-05-25T07:47:08.291-05:00I explain to mine that they were both in my tummy ...I explain to mine that they were both in my tummy at the same time.<br /><br />They told me the other day that Thursday and Friday are also twins. LOL (the bears)Marcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.com