Everywhere we go people oooh and awww at Sofia and Emma. The double stroller and their cute little faces demand so much attention. We generally hear the same comments, “Double the trouble.” “I bet your not getting any sleep. Mwua ha ha ha.” “You must have your hands full.” And on several occasions we have even gotten “Oh too bad you got two girls. It would be better if you got a girl and a boy instead.” I know, what a shame, jerk. A word to the wise: if you’re parents to twins you have heard these comments a thousand times. It’s not cute, or funny and it’s definitely not original. I do however, enjoy seeing the true joy Sofia and Emma bring to so many strangers. People genuinely get excited and smile from ear to ear when they see them. 
Yesterday, on our daily afternoon walk a lovely women looked at Sean and I and said, “You’re so lucky, you got two.” Then today, this woman stopped her car in the middle of the street and just stared at us with a big smile waving. We waved back and Sean asked if I knew her. I had no idea who she was but I could see the girls brought her joy even if it was only for a brief moment.
The most amazing thing is when little boys around 6 or 7 years of age stop to look at the girls. They eagerly approach us and are always so playful and kind. Emma and Sofia smile. If they get this same attention in about 10-15 years I’m in serious trouble.
Does this change as they get older? Perhaps with the recent boom in twin pregnancy this fascination will decrease. What has your experience been?
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Emma and sofia are so lucky to have you as their mum. I am sure they have lined up something nice for your birthday. I can not wait to see it. Happy birthday azezeh khaleh. I love the pics and your writing so much. Keep it going.
Such cute photos! Ugh…these comments can get WORSE as they get older because people will actually say things to them! My (twin) sister and I used to get comments like, “ohhh…you’re the one that’s good in math, and she’s the one that’s good in art”. Huh? Who says that?
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