One thing that has always (and by always I mean since G2 and G3 were born) annoyed me was people lumping them together as if they were 1 person, 1 thing. I vowed to myself that I would not do this to them. They are completely separate individuals with different personalities. I did not use the words "the twins" when referring to them. I have always let them know that I know they are not the same. I did however call them "the girls" to others. What the difference is I am not sure...
Then G4 came along. I could no longer refer to them as "the girls" unless I was talking about all 3 of the girls. I started calling them "the twins" {{shudder}} more than I would have liked. Every time I catch myself I try to change it to say "Geneva and Gretchyn" (or vice versa--yes I make sure to switch up how I say their names).
I have heard others refer to us as the parents of "the twins." {{shudder}} I just let it slide because others don't know it bothers/annoys me.I want all my children to know that I see them all as individuals. I know their individual personalities. I love them all.
Its rough. I always said I never would... and I do from time to time. Just think, there could be worse things! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures! Love the banner portrait! I've missed you and your family while we've been away.
ReplyDeleteI think the girls will like the fact that they're twins though, in some ways. It's something special they share and it IS part of who they are. Just rejoice in it. Some families don't get to bring both babies home.
Heather--you are very right there could be worse things. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Delores!
I hope Geneva and Gretchyn LOVE the fact that they are twins. I agree it's something very very special that they share. I just want them to know too that they are individuals as well. Believe me, I know how incredible blessed we are to have both of them here and healthy.
I think I only say "the twins" at the preschool, about the little girls there, because people there don't tend to get who I mean if I just say there names.
ReplyDeleteI try not to use it very often, either, though I can't say "the boys" or "girls." When they were little I'd say "the babies" but now it's more often "the kiddos." Or just their names, of course! Though really, I don't find anything too wrong with saying "the twins" since that is what they are, after all. You're right, though, it's important to stress how special they are as individuals, rather than as a set. Though that is special, too, obviously :) Oh, and I also like your new header!
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