At this point I'm pretty used to getting that question whenever Carlene and I are out together with the boys. And I get it; after all, J and AJ are the same size. Actually no, AJ's now bigger than J, but that's a sore subject so we won't go there.
But what I don't get are the comments we get from people when we say no, they're cousins: but they look so much alike, but they're the same size, are you sure?. Why is it so hard to believe that cousins can look alike when their moms ARE twins. Why is it so hard to believe that 2 sisters could be pregnant at the same time and have kids that are the same age. And the last comment really baffles me; why in the world are you asking me if I'm sure. I think I'd know if I had carried and given birth to twins. The more observant ones will comment "oh yes, he(J)is more advanced developmentally", but that's rare that someone pays that close attention.
P.S. Why do people ask if the boys are triplets??? I can understand AJ and J, but Nathan. Come on now, he's not even walking.
I've learned that people seriously lack common sense. Either that, or they no longer use their brains. A woman at the grocery store asked me if I was having twins, I told her no. She said, "Are you sure?" Umm.. YES I'm sure! Then she asked me how far along I was and I told her 7 months to which she responded, "Oh wow, you're really small for 7 months." Which one is it lady?!?! Grr.. I completely understand your frustration!
ReplyDeleteDo you remember the first time we went to the hall people asked if dad was my husband and you and C were my kids? I kept thinking, 'I'm 13, did you really look at me?' Sometimes, I think people make quick assumptions/conclusions before they really look at the facts.
ReplyDeletePeople should, as the phrase goes: "Be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth into motion."
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