Saturday, September 12, 2009

Step Right Up, Folks!

Sometimes when I am out with the girls I feel like we are a freak show. I get it, twins are rare. Identical twins are rarer still. In fact, the birth rate of identical twins is only 3 out of every 1000 deliveries worldwide. Out of the world wide population of twins, only 8% are identical. So yes, I understand, they are an anomoly. I like to think they are just special. Add in the fact that my identical twins are ridiculously cute:
it apparently equals a freak show. Well maybe not a freak show, but I certainly feel like that when we go out. Today was a lousy rainy day and I was bored out of  my mind. We decided to head down to the Rockingham Mall to wander around. I can't even recall how many people I saw stare us down out of the corner of my eye. I heard the "awws" and the "ooh- twins!". While it doesn't usually bother me too much, because I generally don't mind talking to people, I still felt like we were on parade. Then there are the people who have to stop to ooh and aah over them. One lady even stroked their cheeks! Who does that? Luckily she wasn't some dirty looking hobo, and was buying a Coach bag so that gave her some cred. but still- stranger!
Overall, I really don't mind the questions. The stares as I walk past make me uncomfortable, because it's creepy, but the people who want to chat are fine. I will stop and talk with you all day long if you want! I'm a chatty person. Although, there are times I would love to make a poster and just hold it up when people stop me:
Yes, they are twins. (Did you really just ask me that??)
They are _______ months old.
They are BOTH girls. (Hello, pink)
Their names are Charlotte and Kayley.
Yes, they are identical.
Yes, twins run in my family (although IDs are not genetic).
Yes, I made it full term (ish).
Yes, my hands are full.
Yes, they sleep at night.
I know they are cute.
Don't touch them. (Dirty hobo).
This would save me some time on those busy days, no?

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