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And ode to my girls:
I'm going to be coaching my 4 year old twin girls in flag football in a few weeks. I can't wait. These two little monsters have been sharpening their knives (so to speak) against each other since birth. I can't wait to turn them loose on those unsuspecting other kids. When we found out we were having twin girls I pictured them being softer than my son. Turns out that they're the most wild, stubborn, strong and intelligent kids I've ever met. If you tell them they're beautiful they scoff at it and insist that they're strong. They give no fucks about what you want, unless you take away all their stuffed animals, and even then it's 50/50. They wake up at 4:30a every morning and do whatever they want -- we gave up taking turns to watch them in the mornings. The other day I woke to a slice of bread covered in hot sauce and an almost opened bottle of beer -- they made me breakfast. When I come home from work instead of just hugging my leg as I try to get through the door, they hug my legs and try to lift me off the ground (I'm 200+ lbs, they're 35). They won't let you do anything for them unless they've struggled at it for a good while. One broke her leg a year and a half ago after getting hit by a bike their cousin was riding and didn't even wince when they put the IV in her arm. They fart on each other, and they've shit in the yard whilst pretending to be dogs. I never thought having girls would be like this, and it's amazing.
As challenging as they can be, I just can't wait to see what they become.
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When I was in college me and a buddy took a part time job coaching flag football at an elementary school. Super fun, enjoy!BonSeff - I love coaching flag football. I've been coaching my son's teams since he was 3.5yo. Such a blast. I think it's one of the best sports for kids.mathinc
- Glad you did that though. It's amazing how many dads don't offer to coach.mathinc
- I grew up as a twin (fraternal), I know you have your hands full.BonSeff
- Having twins is a really special experience. It's tough, but it's also really interesting. We try to treat them individually, but it's easy to see them as amathinc
- unit. Are you and your twin close?mathinc
- I am also a fraternal twin. Not super close but unconditionally attached for life by a special twin bond.monospaced
- Totally understand that. These two fight like crazy, but the minute one of them gets fucked with.. they come together like Voltron. Pretty rad.mathinc
- My sister and I drifted apart during our 20's into our 30's but came back together once we married and started families.BonSeff
- didn't had to get into all the details, that picture tells everything :) i'm sure about that you don't have to tell them how to
kick bad boys into the balls :)sted - Super close during grade school tho. She had the brains and I had the social skills. we helped each other learn and connect with others.BonSeff
- That's really awesome Bon. Interesting how you both used your natural skills to help each other.mathinc
- Sted, when we found out we were having girls, I thought I had to protect them from boys. Now I worry more for the boys who come into their orbit.mathinc
- you're doing it right, holmesBonSeff
- did you guys do a photoshoot in kabul?
(jokes!)BonSeff - Incredibly happy looking kids man - well done :)pedromendez
- haha. awesome :) you're truly blessed. your family sounds wonderful.Gnash
- Lovely post! I’m not heading to fatherhood, and you would almost make me regret it :)dyspl
- haha thanks!mathinc
- Yep, girls are fierce and often misrepresented or misunderstood. Glad to hear you're not suppressing them from becoming themselves. :)sea_sea
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