February 9, 2007
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They Hold Hands
Somebody said to me the other day that having twins must be very interesting in that you get a chance to watch two people develop at their individual pace while being exactly the same age and from the same family. All of a sudden, the comparisons you can make with every child, twin or not, become more glaringly obvious.
I still remember every milestone of Anna Kathryn’s first year. I remember when she got her first cold, when she started to grab for me when I picked her up, when she knew by my face that she was looking at her mommy. I don’t remember the milestones to the very day, however. With the twins, I see every milestone in duplicate, and though they are developing generally on the same level, they make their discoveries on their own. One day, William smiles at me for the first time. Another day, Stephen rolls over. A week later, Stephen smiles and William rolls.
What’s even more interesting to me, though, is the development of their personalities. When AK was this age, I wasn’t sure if I was seeing personality or just “baby”. Surely every baby went through the same development process, right? Well, with the twins, I see it. They both cry like all babies do, when they’re hungry or uncomfortable or tired. But they react like this according to their own personalities. Stephen waits patiently for his bottle until he just can’t wait any longer, and then completely loses it. His face looks absolutely heartbroken that he hasn’t been fed yet. William is far more impatient; he cries for his bottle before he’s really hungry, I suppose because the bottle comforts him. When I bring it, he grins at me through the crocodile tears. William gets annoyed when he’s sleepy, and cries it out until he suddenly drops off. AK used to do that. Stephen gabbles, whines a little, then watches William until he falls asleep.
Sometimes I think they’re comforting each other. I have a grainy video of the twins in their bed, all swaddled up for the night. Stephen’s the one doing all the talking.
I hope to keep them in the same bed until there’s just no more room or I get a bigger one–I want them to be the best of friends.
Comments (8)
Okay…share your secret. What keeps their blankets so nice and tight? What a precious video! Thanks for sharing it, Kari.
They are swaddlers I found at BabiesRUs, with velcro fasteners. I LOVE them! They sleep better on their backs when they’re swaddled up tightly.
Funny follow-up. I just showed AK the video I uploaded, and she coo’d, “Oh, that’s brothers!” then crouched in front of the screen and waved at the boys, “Hi, brothers! That’s so cute…” She’s a nut.
That is the cutest video! And those baby noises are just precious.
ohhhh. cute. This a problem! I sersiously need to visit you guys…..fast before their all growed up.
Mayyybe we’ll just have to move.
Yes, WAY cute, Kari! Their smiles, coos, and moves.
Thanks for sharing your delight with us!
Aww such a sweet video. You must be so happy
The boys are SOOO cute! What an adorable video!