A few days after the birth, a large box arrived from Beecham House, tagged as a Twins Survival Kit, and signed by Gabi, George, Gordon, Jacob and Theodore.

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Twins Survival Kit includes

- a bag of cotton balls ....for the times when you can't hear yourself think

- a pair of carabiners ....for when you reach the end of your tether

- a ball of rubber bands ....to keep you flexible

- sweet and sour Candy ....because every child is different, but not one of them will say no to sugar

- a clock ....to remind you that children grow up too fast

- puzzle pieces ....to remind you that you are an important piece in the journey of each of your children

- marbles ....to replace the ones you've lost

- nuts ....to remind you to laugh - life is totally nuts with twins!

- a candle ....so you never feel alone in the dark

- a Do Not Disturb sign ....to remind you to take a little time for yourselves

- aspirin ....for when all else fails

- kisses ....because you'll need lots of them too

- gum ....to remind you that everything works when you "stick" together

- pennies ....so you'll never be completely broke, even if it feels like it

- band-aids ....for hurt feelings; yours or theirs

- a lifesaver ....for always being there when your children need you

- an eraser ....because we all make mistakes

- a paper clip ....so you can hold it all together

- a clothes-pin ....because sometimes being the grownup stinks!