WHAT HAVE BEEN THE MOST REWARDING THINGS ABOUT RAISING TWINS?
On the 15th of every month, the Real Talk with Real Twin Moms Series brings you real answers to the questions most moms of twins have. Everything from finding out you are having twins, to delivering twins, the struggles and rewards, and even marriage after twins. We’re getting REAL about what raising twins is like, and hope it helps you through this adventure! Last month’s question was “What have been the hardest things about raising twins?” and this month we are following that up with “What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?”. Learn a little bit about these twin moms and their answers to this month’s question below!
Real Talk Twin Moms
July: What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
NATASHA AT HOUSEFULOFNICHOLES.COM
Houseful of Nicholes came to be in 2010 when she found out that she was pregnant with twin children. She couldn’t find a place on the internet that she resonated with, as far as planning for expanding a family by two people at once, let alone one that came from the point of view of an African-American family. Since then, she’s shared their growing pains, their wins (potty training) and everything in between that it takes to be a wife, and mom of four in the city
What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
The most rewarding thing about raising twins is just the fact that I was entrusted with two at once. They are each others best friends, and also the BIGGEST critics too. I realized early on that I didn’t have everything that I needed to soothe them the way that I could a singleton. They have their own special bond, and seeing it strengthen over the years is pretty darn amazing. I also love that they can sometimes get the other to do something that I would possibly have to fuss about. My daughter has no qualms about sticking up for her brother, or bringing him little treats when she’s away from him. My son is always available to speak a kind word to his sister and to let her know that even though she’s older (by one minute) that he doesn’t mind sitting with her when she’s afraid of the dark. They cheer each other on like no children I’ve ever met, and are often the reason that the other pushes forward during a challenge. It’s rewarding to see something like this already established deep within the character of my babies.
NIKKI AT SIMPLYSWEETDAYS.COM
5 years ago I had it all together. I had an adorable son, a good job, and a boyfriend who was absolutely devoted to me. I did everything right: I traveled, exercised, ate good food, went out with friends on the weekends to cool places. My world revolved around trying to be the perfect woman, and I thought I was doing a mighty fine job of it. Shortly after my husband and I were married, we started planning for a family. And that’s when it happened. Or should I say, when they happened. Because in September of 2012 our twins entered our perfect world and totally tipped it upside down.
What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
The most rewarding thing about raising twins is watching these two children form such a tight relationship as they grow. My girls do everything together, to the point that it comes as a shock to one of them if her sister doesn’t want to play for some reason. Sure, they have little squabbles over who gets to be Moana or Barbie during an imaginary adventure. But for the most part they are inseparable. Maybe I just have a huge personal bubble (true story), but I find it fascinating how much they like to be right.next.to.each.other. Part of me envies the bond they have, because I never had that close of a friendship with any of my 3 sisters. It makes me proud to call them my darling daughters, and it definitely makes those first months of chaos and not sleeping suddenly seem oh-so worth it.
SARAH AT SARAHINTHESUBURBS.COM
Sarah was born into a military family and raised all over the world, but will always call the southeastern United States home. After graduating from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising, Sarah married her husband, Neil, in January of 2009, and they began to make plans to build their life together in Montgomery, Alabama. Little did they know that twins, a job change, and a move further north to Birmingham were in the not too distant future! Sarah and Neil welcomed their fraternal twin girls in February of 2011, and, just over a year later, Sarah and her family moved to Birmingham following her husband’s acceptance of a new job. With Neil’s love of the mountains and Sarah’s love of the beach, Birmingham is the perfect location for them to raise their family and be equidistant from the two places they love the most. Sarah’s blog focuses on her love of travel, parenting, with little bits of pixie dust thrown in for good measure!
What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
What’s rewarding about raising twins? I wonder what isn’t rewarding! Sure, we have ups and downs like all families, but my friends often say to me how lucky I am to have two kids the same age, and they’re so right! It was hard to see that between ages 2-4, but now they’re much easier to manage! They’re great friends and I am rewarded each day by how they are growing as individuals and as twin sisters. It’s also been rewarding to move on from the same stages at the same time (I could cry a happy cry when diaper days were done in one fell swoop)!
KIMBERLY AT THINGSITHOUGHTIDNEVER.COM
Kim Gillespie is a Chicago native, whose life journey has taken her from the classroom as an educator, to being a missionary and event planner to stay at home mom. Although she initially earned a degree in economics, she discovered while at Dallas Seminary that she is educator and writer at her core. She loves telling stories about life – and now pursues her love for writing as the mastermind behind Things I Thought I’d Never, an inspirational parenting lifestyle site dedicated to finding the lessons, joy, and humor found in everyday life. She recently relocated to Atlanta, GA with her husband, 6 year- old son, and 3 year old twins girls – who give her plenty of material.
What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
What is most rewarding is definitely the bond that they have. We are just leaving toddler life and easing into preschool age. It has been sweet to see them blossom more into their individual personalities and preferences, while still growing their own friendship. My husband and I will sometimes sit and just watch them in this new stage. I love how they learn from their older brother. Having ready made playmates is a gift (to them and me). It’s ironic to me that what makes having twins challenging (having 2 children at once) is also it’s own reward. My sister has 2 sets of twins who are all teens now. It seems as though their relationships only gets stronger.
LISA AT MOMONTHESIDE.COM
Lisa is a wife and mother to four, including four year old twins, a tween son, and teen daughter. Lisa began blogging almost seven years ago, and has enjoyed sharing parenting advice, easy recipes, printable scavenger hunts, and most recently, a Thirsty Thursday series and a Me Time series becomes moms need to take care of themselves in order to be great mothers.
What have been the most rewarding things about raising twins?
The most rewarding things about raising twins have been not only seeing these two grow together as siblings and individuals, but also growing myself. They keep me on my toes, reminding me that I have more energy than I thought. They challenge my parenting skills often, reminding me that even after two older kids, I have a lot to learn. They have a bond that both fosters an amazing relationship and also results in very clever devious plans. Every day is a reward with my twins, both good and bad, and something that gives me new experiences on a daily basis.
Stay tuned for August’s Real Talk with Twin Moms Series, where we answer the question:
What surprised you the most raising twins?
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