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Okay, here's the dilemma.  I have twin boys, as you know.  One is taller than the other.  MUCH taller.  He's in the 95th percentile for his age.  The other, is average.  Not small for his age, but small in comparison. 

Often strangers ask how old each is, and get confused when they both answer "6 1/2".  And comment on the height difference.  Today, we were on a tour of a church and the lady didn't stop there, and went on and on asking the shorter brother how his brother was so much taller and asked if he was eating his vitamins.  DH and  I were speechless and eventually I changed the subject as I could see my shorter son starting to get very upset.  

I need a quick comeback to say that will basically shut them up and not embarrass my son further.  



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Just shrug and say "genetics".

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I think I would just plainly say "just because they are twins, doesn't mean they are alike in every single way - as I am sure you well know" and give her the MM stare.



-- Edited by Mellow Momma on Sunday 29th of March 2015 05:01:30 PM

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(1) They think they're twins, but we really stole them.

(2) What an interesting question you ask, bless your heart.

(3) Tell me, how much did that ring cost?

(3a) You have a lovely car / house / engagement ring. Is your husband a drug dealer?

(4) Didn't anyone ever teach you not to ask rude questions?

(5) Get away from my children, you Pervert.

(6) They're twins, but I made them with different fathers.

 

Do you think you could use any of these?

 



-- Edited by ed11563 on Sunday 29th of March 2015 06:15:06 PM

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OMG! I love them all!

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Ed, I love all of them.

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There is always my favorite response to all questions: "Magic. So, anyways, did you here about that story on the news?"

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Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:

There is always my favorite response to all questions: "Magic. So, anyways, did you here about that story on the news?"

This is an answer the kids could say. 

 



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I love #6.

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I wouldn't let it even bother me. I'd say something like, We're all unique in our own way. Or something like that. The more it bothers you the more it will bother the kids.

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but if the kids are going to get this often and I Imagine it will be, better have something for the kids to say...Magic is great.

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

I wouldn't let it even bother me. I'd say something like, We're all unique in our own way. Or something like that. The more it bothers you the more it will bother the kids.

 Actually, #2 looked like he was on the verge of tears.



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FNW, the 1st husband and I never had children.  We were also very involved in church for many years, and of course it is part of most churches' culture to "be fruitful and multiply".  I cannot tell you how many people over the years, when our response to their question, "Do you have children?" was "No, we don't" would venture into what I consider to be major rudeness by asking, "Why not?".

My DH finally came up with an answer we could both live rather well with:  "We used to, but we gave them away."

 I'm sorry this incredibly thoughtless person was able to bother your son. cry



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best!!!!

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My boys are 2 years apart. DS7 is about 6 in taller and just under 20lbs heavier than DS5. It surprises me how many people assume they are twins.

My best friend has twins, a boy and a girl, and the girl is 8-10 in taller. No one believes they are twins either.


"You are aware that people, even twins, are still individuals, right?"



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Well, you could always sign them up for a reality show...the twin sons of Matt and Amy Roloff are fraternal, one average, the other little like the parents....



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My brother and sister, both redheads and two years apart in age, where always asked if they were twins. Sis is very short, while brother is very tall, he is younger. It would annoy the cRaP out of sis when she was asked if they were twins. My sister finally said to a nosy busybody, "No, my brother is a mistake". Mom about died of embarrassment. Yes, sis has an attitude.
Your son can answer by saying, "I'm the best twin ever!".
You don't have to explain anything to these nosy people. The stare of death should be enough.
Good luck and I do feel bad for your son.

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#2 can answer I'm normal height he's just tall.

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I don't really know what to say.

Maybe helping the boys understand that people are curious and sometimes ask or say things that are insensitive. And the best way to deal with it is with a polite "Ask God" and let it go.

Especially on things like height.

I know we want to protect our kids as much as possible. But we also have to prepare them for times when we can't be there.

Of course there are fun and silly answers.

He got caught in the taffy puller.
Miracle grow
We make #2 keep books on his head.
They take turns being tall.


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"Well, my taller son really wanted to be taller, so we put him on the rack every night. Luckily, my other son is perfectly content with his height, at least until someone makes a really big deal of it for no reason, bless your heart."

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Thanks everyone.

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