Twin Tales: Alike and Different

Guest Post

Day in the Life of a Twin

When Nadia and Brielle wake up, the first thing they do is look for one another. It’s almost like nothing matters until they see each other and their day doesn’t start until they are together. In the mornings, they brush their teeth together, eat breakfast together, and get dressed together. They walk into the school building holding hands.

During the day, although they have different friends and interests, they are always aware of their sister’s whereabouts.

After school when it’s time to do extracurricular activities like ballet, tennis, and soccer, they support each other and serve as each other’s biggest fans (and critics).

When Brielle and Nadia come home for the day, they rush to their playroom to have sister time. While playing in their room, they can often be heard reflecting on their day. Discussions usually involve highlighting the ups and downs from the previous day, and plans for the following day. Sometimes, you might even hear a disagreement. It is always easy to decipher when the happy chatter turns into a disagreement because the calm conversations become loud and usually involve crying from not one, but both girls. One sister gets upset by the conversation, then the other sister gets upset that her sister is crying. Truly it can be comical to observe, especially because very soon after the breakdown the girls return to be the best of friends.

At bedtime, the girls take baths together and brush their teeth together once again. Before bed, they say their prayers together and kiss and hug each other goodnight. Honestly, listening to them tell each other goodnight might just be the sweetest thing you will ever hear.

The unique bond is enhanced with every passing day, and it is one that may will never understand. From birth, they have started and ended their days together.

Each day with a twin is full of laughter, tears, support, and friendship.