I had a Pastor Search Committee meeting and had to leave early, but Daddy relayed a funny story to me. Apparently, while caroling at one of the homes, P wandered up onto her doorstep (while everyone else was 6 feet back from the porch). The sweet woman picked him up and held him while everyone serenaded them. Give that boy a stage! 
(This is at another home, as those pictures turned out too dark to post.)
The kids slept 2 hours later than usual this morning and woke up excitedly telling me all about their adventure. What a wonderful Christmas memory!
I also overcame a major milestone yesterday...I dressed them differently. I wouldn't expect anyone to understand how emotional it actually was for me. Honestly, I feel very silly typing it. I, of course, am clearly aware of their unique identities--but I love thinking of them as a team, too. Seeing them in public, dressed differently, was yet another reminder for me of how they are growing up and into their own individual places in the world.
That's the first thing I noticed, that they were dressed differently! They look precious:)
ReplyDeleteMy boys are three years apart, and I still dress them alike for many, many outings--I think you said it best, they're a team. I want them to grow up knowing our family is the best team to be a part of, and that each of them is an important part of it.
My boys don't even look related to each other, so I hope the matching gear helps:)
You guys sound like you had such a fun time! I would've loved to have seen them!!
I'm a twin mom to 6 year old fraternal girls - and I STILL have a hard time dressing them differently.
ReplyDeleteYOu said it perfectly - they are a team!
Your kids are precious! I LOVE reading your blog, it brings back so many memories of when my Doodles were littles.
That was the very first thing I noticed too! This is going to take some getting used to for us too.
ReplyDeleteWes and Ryan like to dress alike sometimes and some of the time they don't. It's funny how often I will pick out several acceptable shirts and then let them choose which they want and they pick out the same. I know they will stop soon enough on their own.
When I take all the little guys out to a crowded place, I usually try to dress them in the same color shirts so that they are easier to spot in the crowd.
I am surprised that they let you dress them differently. I remember the time that I could not find the bear shirt and tried to dress kate in a shirt with a strawberry on it, while the boys had on bears. She would not have it. I'm sure Parker put on a show.
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Oh Jen, you don't sound silly one bit! I RELATE! One of my great joys with my 1-yr-old twin boys is dressing them alike. And I see that not-too-far-off-in-the-future-day when they will choose what they wear. And I doubt they'll head off to school in matching baby blue shirts. Maybe just a few times though? To please their ol' Mom?
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i immediately noticed that they were dressed different...and i'm sure that WAS a big deal to do. they still looked adorable and i love that you all went caroling! so fun!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I love them dressed alike. My friend has Identicle triplet girls and she dressed them alike through kindergaten then let them choose after that. They are still young enough to dress alike for along time!! Lets take a vote? lol
ReplyDeleteI love the memories you are making with these precious babies. Did Parker know the woman??mHow precious.
Your kids are precious and if I had triplets - I would dress them exactly like you do.
ReplyDeleteThe ylook so cute in their outfits. You are right. They are a team and I imagine it being hard to not dress them alike. You did well.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand, yes it does make you realize that they are growing up fast...But oh how precious!
ReplyDeleteI'm a twin mom to identical twin boys - and when we are at home I love to dress them differently because I know who is who....
But when we go to church/public I dress them alike.
I love the non-matching shirts---so cute! I love the way you dress them; we have very similar taste in clothes for little ones. I think matching is fine for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI dress my girls a like all the time. I just feel like it is easier at times to do this. I also like to have them dressed the same and they like it as well. I understand how emotional it can be to switch it up. Your children are adorable no matter what they wear! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about dressing kids differently and I don't even have multiples. I love to dress my sons in the same clothes. Plus, I remember how much my Mom used to love to do that with my sister and I. Don't feel silly at all!
ReplyDeleteYour retelling of the lady at the door picking up your son while the others sang brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI can tell your blog is a very personal thing; thank you for sharing.