tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post8493462179097512098..comments2023-09-29T07:58:18.353-05:00Comments on My Life as Described by Twin Trials and Triumphs: No Label Makers Allowed!MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02510155408149227364noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-36730147255402055092010-11-06T11:03:49.319-05:002010-11-06T11:03:49.319-05:00Hi! I am your newest follower from teh blog hop! Y...Hi! I am your newest follower from teh blog hop! Your daughter is adorable! You should check out my giveaways. EVerything is handmade and would be lovely on her:) You can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.comHannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213091938907092598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-56986818809725962292010-08-13T14:45:06.366-05:002010-08-13T14:45:06.366-05:00I'm new to your blog and very interested in wh...I'm new to your blog and very interested in what you have to say as I'm also a mom of twin girls, who just turned two this week! I hear ya on the labeling; I hate that because it depends on every scenario as it would (I think) for most people. We can't get caught up in it--my girls know I love them for exactly who they are and I'm sure your girls do, too! :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947794418021739578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-49760758665923162692010-08-13T09:02:30.455-05:002010-08-13T09:02:30.455-05:00I totally get this! I hate those questions/commen...I totally get this! I hate those questions/comments too... "So, which one is the little troublemaker?" What?! Who says that? My girls are who they are, and like you said, that can change multiple times a day. <br /><br />I am not good at those introduction blurbs, even for me. I can't ever figure out a way to sum up what I want everyone to know about me (or my girls) in just a few sentences.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371310465607810535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-84048758906685204012010-08-11T23:21:30.756-05:002010-08-11T23:21:30.756-05:00You are so sweet and thoughtful...and this is defi...You are so sweet and thoughtful...and this is definitely a topic that most twin moms spend a lot of time thinking about.<br /><br />I try not to label mine but more bring out their individual strengths. But I do dislike when others try to label them with those same questions you mentioned, like "Oh, surely...one of them has to be the troublemaker!" Drives me crazy!!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743718606624231459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-31061528193253555142010-08-11T19:29:28.367-05:002010-08-11T19:29:28.367-05:00You're obviously very caring and supportive of...You're obviously very caring and supportive of your kids, so I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. People are different, even from birth -- no need to deny it!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763999112189996532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-55474545456304184882010-08-11T14:26:55.888-05:002010-08-11T14:26:55.888-05:00As I was reading this I was thinking Oh crap, I do...As I was reading this I was thinking Oh crap, I do that more often than I should. It is hard because for me, like you said, it isn't about comparing the two, I'm simply stating their personality traits and likes and dislikes but it does terrify me that I would "label" them. That doesn't seem fair. It is funny because I rarely refer to them as the twins. I say the boys, but that is no different than when I refer to my girls (who aren't twins) as the girls. So much of the time I just think of each of them as their own individual person and forget the twin part. I think it is a unique challenge to raise babies at the same time and yet appreciating their differences while not labeling...yeah, i can't even put it into words. Here's the short version, I so understand what you are saying and I think you are doing a great job of being their mom!Sonorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157673100145462827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-75205555753433487602010-08-10T22:40:13.965-05:002010-08-10T22:40:13.965-05:00Your self-control constantly astounds me. I honest...Your self-control constantly astounds me. I honestly think I must slip up with this all the time. Dew Drop is outgoing, the Minx is more reserved. She is neat and tidy, he is messy. I haven't honestly thought too much about the 'self-fulfilling prophesy' in these fly-away comments. I must do better! Thanks for this thoughtful (and thought provoking)post.MultipleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621170366257326241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-72223106278492155462010-08-10T22:00:29.187-05:002010-08-10T22:00:29.187-05:00What a wonderful mommy you are! And your precious...What a wonderful mommy you are! And your precious girls are so beautiful!!! I love that you are being so sensitive not to "label" them. They are going to blossom under your sweet nurturing!Joyefulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443282683969037813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-53487817572348993792010-08-10T18:55:31.339-05:002010-08-10T18:55:31.339-05:00It so depends on the day at our house. While both ...It so depends on the day at our house. While both definitely have some personality traits that are stronger than their sibling, so much depends on the circumstances of the day. But it is always funny to me when others try to peg them when we're out and about. I try not to make too much of it. I think I'm getting better at that.<br /><br />Great photos! They have such sweet smiles!reanbeanhttp://www.reanbean.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-59076730353171918292010-08-10T18:30:22.840-05:002010-08-10T18:30:22.840-05:00Perfectly written post. I love the girls beautiful...Perfectly written post. I love the girls beautiful smiles and pretty blue eyes.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562200198861463651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-16234470604360305392010-08-10T15:24:57.055-05:002010-08-10T15:24:57.055-05:00Wow! You are so right about all of this. I feel th...Wow! You are so right about all of this. I feel the same way, but find myself making the comments too from time to time. I don't want to set them up for anything. All in good time they will both become who God wants them to be. Great post for some food for thought!Cuz I'm the mama!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08936087616101002626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-12999011847040810642010-08-10T15:11:46.246-05:002010-08-10T15:11:46.246-05:00What a truly sweet post and those beautiful eyes!!...What a truly sweet post and those beautiful eyes!! Wow!! I enjoyed taking a break in our busy day to catch up on your blog... and it put a smile on my face.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255752597290390303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-34419067938619718372010-08-10T14:12:26.317-05:002010-08-10T14:12:26.317-05:00LOL, you are so sweet to your baby girls, I doubt ...LOL, you are so sweet to your baby girls, I doubt they will ever think your labeling them! I understand what your saying though! One day Abby is the one I "worry" about, and the next it's Alex...one day she is outgoing, the next day its like who are you??? I'm coming to realize that they are going to be different everyday until they get older and grow into their personalities.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-34328140994169902622010-08-10T14:01:12.891-05:002010-08-10T14:01:12.891-05:00aaawwww, you are so sweet as are your girls!
I...aaawwww, you are so sweet as are your girls!<br /><br />I'm also freaky about labelling them but it's near impossible to prevent other people from doing that.<br /><br />Although I will say, labels or no, they keep flipping. K was the very difficult baby and she seems to be the easier child now! I never would have thought!!!Marcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-7344966249045524842010-08-10T13:53:52.979-05:002010-08-10T13:53:52.979-05:00I, too, try really hard not to label. People often...I, too, try really hard not to label. People often ask "Who's the troublemaker?" My response? "Depends on the day." They each go through good days and bad days. They each surprise me by being the "most" something when we try new things. Unfortunately, I have family members who say things like "So and So is the smartest" or "This one is going to be your athlete." I like to think they'll all be smart, talented and successful.Quadmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811147214370454309noreply@blogger.com