Originally Posted by
twowhat?
We've been trying to give the girls more "single kid" time in hopes that it helps with DD2's tantrums. Today DH took DD1 to Home Depot and I took DD2 to Costco. Both errands we needed to run.
DD2 was VERY quiet the whole trip. And she's usually our chatterbox.
DH reported that DD1 was VERY CHATTY the entire trip, and she's usually our quiet one.
I got home first with DD2. She was very quiet...until DH got home with DD1. DD2 jumped up and yelled "DD1!! DD1!!" And then she perked up.
I thought it was sweet that DD2 missed her sister so much and funny that DD1 loved her alone time without her sister. I worry a little though because I don't want DD2 to become dependent on DD1.
Just thought it'd be fun to share thoughts/experiences!
Are you sure you didn't switch DDs? I'm just kidding!! Please don't hit me!!
I don't have twins, so I can't share experience. But I find your story to be very interesting.
I guess I can share that my DS tends to dominate conversations around here. DD is much more talkative when he is not around because she doesn't have to compete. They are 3 1/2 years apart, but I would guess most sibling groups have the "dominant" ones and the more "submissive" ones.
DS '04 "Boogaboo"
DD '08 "Lilybear"