No... They're TWINS

As the parents of twins, in the first year of their life I basked in the glow of attention from complete strangers who wanted to see my TWO infants. I was warned/alerted by twin parents this would occur. A double stroller with two carriers is a magnet for people to come and talk to you, and share their own twin story. I am very proud of my two little ones, so it didn't bother me at all. I enjoyed showing off Marly and Dean, and happy to share about my pregnancy. I let anyone see them and typically pulled back the Bundlers to give a better look. I will admit, Mark and I did get annoyed by strangers asking if they were identical. Well, No... We have a BOY and a GIRL (dressed in color appropriate coordinating outfits).

Marly and Dean are now more than a year old. Dean has more "big boy hair" then Marly. Dean is two inches taller (typical for a boy) then Marly. Dean walks, while Marly does not. Lately, the comments Mark and I have been receiving from strangers are a bit more irritating.

"My........ Your kids are close together in age!"

or

"W0w.....those two could almost be twins!"

Last night, our family was out for a walk. Several adults were enjoying the fine spring evening with a beer on their deck as we strolled by. A gentleman saw us and commented,

"Holy Cow!... talk about BACK TO BACK babies. That must be a handful!"

Seriously folks, do I look like a baby making MACHINE??? Yes -- my babies are back to back, with an age difference of less then two minutes.

I have decided the next time I get a similar comment, I am going to tell them I am expecting again and can't wait for another baby!