The big discussion around the house today is “what kind of cake to the twins want for their birthday?” The general rule is Andrew picks the flavors (his birthday is four days earlier) and the twins get to decide what sort of decoration they require. In past years, they’ve agreed pretty quick. This year, however, Sam has tried to assert himself a bit and refuses to go along with Ian’s choice.
I am amused.
I especially love that when I first brought the subject up, Ian’s answer was, “We haven’t talked about it. We’ll need to get back to you.”
I guess that wasn’t on the agenda at the last board meeting.
These twins of mine, they are a complication. The other day during nap time, the boys were playing outside. I heard Ian wailing and shortly Sam entered the house in search of me. “Um, Mommy? I ‘askidentuhlee’ hit Ian in the face with the wood.”
What he means is he swung a two-by-four and connected with his brother’s head.
Andrew lets the boys play with scrap wood in the yard. They build forts, tee-pees, pathways, whatever they want. Sam was moving a board and executed the perfect Larry and Moe routine with his brother. Miraculously, Ian wasn’t that mad at Sam. I applied Arnica and soothed ruffled feathers before I booted them back outside.
About an hour later, Andrew busted Ian in the laundry room, changing his clothes. When asked for an explanation, Ian reported that Sam made him laugh so hard he wet his pants.
Being a twin is an emotional roller coaster, y’all.
The jury is still out on what sort of cake I’ll be concocting next week. But until the decision has been made, I’m hiding all the two-by-fours.
2.22.2010
Hahaha…funny! Why not do half and half? They’re twins!?
2.22.2010
From the time I was old enough to care about having a family, I prayed for twins. I always wanted twin boys with brown curly hair. Unfortunately, the Lord did not feel it fitting for us. Stories like these are wondrous vicarious living!
2.23.2010
What a great story. I love the unique connection that twins share!
2.23.2010
oh my - those two are too much! what rich memories
2.23.2010
Is it me or have you been drowning in cake lately?
2.23.2010
They are too funny - I’ve always been in awe of twins, and all that comes with them
2.23.2010
“Being a twin is an emotional roller coaster, y’all.” So, SO, true! Hahaha, that was a perfect way of saying it. Knocking each other out one minute, laughing the next. I don’t get it, but it’s fun to watch!
2.24.2010
ahhhhh, soo funny! and those pics are soo precious!! best buds, I love it! and love the discussions they’re having about their cake!
3.10.2010
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