Are They Twins??

T is 15 months younger than H but he is slowly catching up with her in height. Presently, he is only about 3-4 inches shorter than her. We're asked if they're twins all the time. I truly think he will pass her in height by the time he's 5. Knowing that he comes from a different set of genes, and not my own family's short stature ones, he will probably tower over the whole family upon puberty completion.

T is one of those kids who will cry if he senses inequity. He enjoys the privileges he gets from riding on H's coat tails. He is happiest when they have the same things, same foods, same treatments, etc. And I am now wondering whether this will continue as they grow up together. We can't ever use the excuse: "Not until you are older or when you're the same age as H" because he is as able, if not more comprehending of the situation at hand, and most of all, because he can handle it. He really can...

I've always wanted to have fraternal twins and this is the closest thing but even better because my son is still emotionally younger and needs more cuddling, hugging and affection. I love it when he walks into my room each morning at 6. He then quietly climbs into bed and falls back asleep next to my back. When he hears me stir, he will throw his leg on me as if to say, "I'm not ready to get up yet and I'm making sure you're not either, Mommy," Love that!