What Not to Say to a Mom with Twins

1. Are they twins?
Umm, yeah, I mean they are dressed alike and not even their dad can tell them apart.

2. Are they natural?
This one to me is a great one, I mean what is it anyone's business anyway how my children were conceived. I mean, come on, do you really think anyone will just poor their story out there for you? My advise, just don't ask.

3. Are they Identical?
I could see this question if you had two boys that looked alike, but come on. When there is a boy and a girl, save yourself the humiliation and don't even go there. Or if they are the same sex but one has blue eyes, blonde hair. And one has brown eyes, brown hair, you definitely should know that the answer is going to be, "No they are not identical."

4. Boy, you must have your hands full.
Uh, yeah. I'm here at the grocery store with all these kids and trying to get this trip done quickly. I obviously have my hands full. Do you want to help me??

5. How do you do it?
Well you know, I just do it. What else can I say.

6. Do you have twins in your family?
I'm sure everyone down the line had twins in their family somewhere.

7. I always wanted twins.
Yeah, says the women whom obviously never had kids.

8. How can you tell them apart?
A mom always knows. We have our ways.

9. How much do you spend a week in diapers?
A lot, that should be a given.

10. Did you breast feed?
Again, I don't know you. Don't ask me such a personal question, and what's it to you anyway?

11. You look good for having twins.
Okay, is that an insult or a compliment?

12. Did you know you were having twins before you had them?
What does this mean? Geez, has no one heard of the ultrasound" machine? Of course I knew.

Word of advise. If you see one of us mothers of twins, and you feel as if you need to say something, just look at the kids and say something short and sweet such as "your kids are beautiful" or "hats off to you, mom". And saying that would make a big impression and will help us from getting distracted from the task at hand.
We do love our twins and understand that some people are clearly fascinated by having twins. Just remember before you ask all your questions, please take a look around and make sure that "Mom" is having an easy time, and not rushing, or dealing with screaming kids. You will then get a better response.