tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post6176993730354607604..comments2023-12-13T19:30:20.983+11:00Comments on And so, I sew: Thoughts on raising twinsKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593818335616365129noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-18990806181823719892009-12-16T11:27:36.576+11:002009-12-16T11:27:36.576+11:00I think to each their own. I don't think it...I think to each their own. I don't think it's necessary for everyone to do it the same... I think different things work for different kids. Just love them and make sure they are happy. :) <br />-Sylvia<br /><a href="http://www.texcigars.com" rel="nofollow">Cheap Cigars</a>Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14810993927507148343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-83789643616631225182009-08-18T21:10:13.843+10:002009-08-18T21:10:13.843+10:00As a mother of 4 children (no twins) I would say t...As a mother of 4 children (no twins) I would say there are probably no right or wrong answers to most of the questions you ask. You need to do what you believe is right for you and your girls. And you need to remember that you will make mistakes but it doesn't matter because you learn from you mistakes too! Kids need to be loved and to know you are there for them no matter what.trixihttp://www.colouredbuttons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-90010839705512425712009-08-09T20:35:07.348+10:002009-08-09T20:35:07.348+10:00Hi Karen,
Nikki, a mother of twins pointed me to ...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Nikki, a mother of twins pointed me to your post and thought I would find it interesting and I do. I am an identical twin and I can relate to so much of what you have written. This is rambling and disjointed...<br /><br />My parents, particularly my mother, went through the same thing with us. We were always treated as individuals with different tastes and like and dislikes. Christina Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370046598325657449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-51956983394288231932009-08-09T18:12:27.633+10:002009-08-09T18:12:27.633+10:00Karen, I have given lots of thought to your post a...Karen, I have given lots of thought to your post and reflected upon the way we treat our twins. I'm going to write about it in a post and will pop back to let you know when I manage to condense the ramblings! I think your girls are lucky to have a parents who thoughtfully reflect on their parenting practices. Lisa.Mrs Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871756278131575860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-70986564101915435192009-08-08T19:58:07.142+10:002009-08-08T19:58:07.142+10:00I really enjoyed your post, and the comments. I h...I really enjoyed your post, and the comments. I have 14 month old boy/girl twins, twin sisters (identical) and my husband is a twin (also identical) so I've had a lot of exposure to twins! The identical pairs didn't like being dressed the same and only being referred to as "the twins", but are very close. My husband says that when they were in school he knew his twin brother Judy Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534664726068560177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-42520137845718154562009-08-08T12:55:05.985+10:002009-08-08T12:55:05.985+10:00loved your post it was very interesting to read :)...loved your post it was very interesting to read :)<br /><br />I dont have twins but my son and nephew get mistaken for being twins all the time LOL theres a 6mth age gap between the two but they get compared alot which tends to annoy me but eh what can you do<br /><br />I think alot of what you face is normal for all mothers, we all question our parenting and how it will effect our children in Sarah-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962972596177710817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-85401967153675317962009-08-07T23:07:00.635+10:002009-08-07T23:07:00.635+10:00Just wanted to add it depends on your kids persona...Just wanted to add it depends on your kids personality too-my boys love similar things but really it's up to them if they do or don't wear the same. <br /><br />My boys don't look a lot alike but as they are similar age similar height etc people get them muddled all the tomeCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961630320119673470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-37939071859983153872009-08-07T23:03:40.435+10:002009-08-07T23:03:40.435+10:00I don't have twins either but can relate to so...I don't have twins either but can relate to some of how your feeling. I think for me though it's ok to dress them the same as they are not twins. The boys are the same size and the younger is heavier so clothes wise there is no hand me downs- they share a wardrobe. The girls will be the same soon as the younger is bigger age for age- so again will share a wardrobe I think.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961630320119673470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-24885685295410744752009-08-07T22:29:28.006+10:002009-08-07T22:29:28.006+10:00So intersting. Our neighbour has identical twins a...So intersting. Our neighbour has identical twins and I think that woudl be even harder. I was married to a twin and they were so proud of each other, which has been my experience of most twins, regardless of how they were raised.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521174979832937974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-24196225226785803832009-08-07T16:18:15.545+10:002009-08-07T16:18:15.545+10:00Wow, great post, gave me alot to consider, even th...Wow, great post, gave me alot to consider, even though I dont have twins. Sounds like your doing all the right things, and im sure the girls will help you make decisions on certain things too. Follow your heart - or what you feel is right and im sure the girls will grow to be loving/caring individuals.<br />The hardest job! Bloody hey it is.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808487251553327114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-2891463117039140332009-08-07T14:05:08.560+10:002009-08-07T14:05:08.560+10:00Great post Karen. I think you are doing a fab job ...Great post Karen. I think you are doing a fab job with your girls. We too are trying to raise our twins as individuals. I have always dressed them differently. Often it might be a similar outfit / design but always a different colour. The girls also have their own clothes but they are now into swapping and sharing, which is nice! Being a twin myself, I think that is nice to be an individual. My Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401526170036541083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-90158521419000479462009-08-06T11:52:32.900+10:002009-08-06T11:52:32.900+10:00Karen - I don't even know any twins!!! hehehe
...Karen - I don't even know any twins!!! hehehe<br /><br />Maybe look at it like this - your children are twins and therefore have a step above others their age. They have a soulmate/best friend/personal company at each moment of the day. This will surely make them more social, confident and conscious of others needs and wants.<br /><br />I say keep treating them as your two daughters - just cherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442029280791754810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-68142194444226171352009-08-06T11:06:44.411+10:002009-08-06T11:06:44.411+10:00Karen, I just had to comment on a lovely post and ...Karen, I just had to comment on a lovely post and while not a twin nor do I have twins, but having "seen" your girls grow up online I think you are doing a fantastic job. Personally I don't like seeing kids, twins or otherwis, dressed the same but I agree with Kelly about sharing clothes,especailly now they are older. I am sure there are clothes you have passed down to Miss G fromCasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744924677426095431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-62003399894773463442009-08-06T10:02:58.221+10:002009-08-06T10:02:58.221+10:00I have two little boys 14 months apart, and I buy ...I have two little boys 14 months apart, and I buy them the same things in different colours, but they don't wear them at the same time. <br /><br />So even though they aren't twins (not by a long shot) I still have the same sort of worries. Have I bought more things for one than the other, I worry about one of them being disciplined more than the other, Is one getting more cuddles, does Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240613771053698106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-24576384668790939172009-08-06T08:21:56.978+10:002009-08-06T08:21:56.978+10:00Another who is not the mother of twins, but think ...Another who is not the mother of twins, but think you are doing a great job. The fact that you take the time to consider these things shows that your main concern is "the girls". I am, however, a teacher so will comment on the school thing. We always recommend that for the first year they stay in the same class. Starting school is daunting, even for the most confident child, and having Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023415087460105672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-80184132930345783312009-08-06T05:41:09.629+10:002009-08-06T05:41:09.629+10:00I certainly don't mind the craft departure! As...I certainly don't mind the craft departure! As a mother of 3-year old twins (a boy and girl), I think they way you've explained yourself and your 'philosophy,' if you may, is great.<br /><br />Although we deal with more obvious differences with a boy and girl, I've always made a distinct effort to treat them as individuals - their own birthday cakes, gifts, etc. When we go toLaurahttp://www.aspiringartistry.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-36055050239469392662009-08-06T05:03:37.439+10:002009-08-06T05:03:37.439+10:00I don't have twins, just a little boy but I ha...I don't have twins, just a little boy but I have known people with twins and they say the same thing about the twins wanting to dress exactly the same. Honestly, I think you are doing a great job from what you wrote. You are treating them equally and individually. Seems like they are letting you know what they are happy with so I would just go with the flow. The adults who I know who are urban crafthttp://urbancraft.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-885942315861596737.post-77920292659340167352009-08-06T01:03:46.827+10:002009-08-06T01:03:46.827+10:00I do not have twins but twins do run in my family....I do not have twins but twins do run in my family. My cousins were always called "the twins" even now as 30 year olds and they don't care a bit. <br /><br />At the same time they are individuals and I wonder sometimes if they have "acted out" or "rebelled" as teens to prove their independence from one another (bear in mind here that these twins in particular haveKelly O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01395316461508115484noreply@blogger.com