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Being homeschooled with four other siblings.

My siblings and I have such a different relationship because we grew up as each other's best friends and were always in the same, "class."

And most people don't understand homeschooling. I thought it was AMAZING.

Ha! Nice thread.

I hope my kids will get to experience...having their own room. Growing up in a little space to call my own was really wonderful (only child here).

@mrbee: @Rainbow Sprinkles: ditto! I'm super interested in reading more about homeschooling experiences

I didn't have a great twin relationship growing up. It's still pretty rocky at times.

My husband and his twin sister have a much better relationship.

Nope! I'm an identical twin and my twin and I do not get along. We are like night and day. It was hard to develop our own identities growing up. People would always refer to us as "the twins" instead of our own names. Many thought that just because I was good at something meant my sister was too, and vice versa. I wouldn't wish being a twin on anyone, even if we did get along.

@mrbee: Yes! My mom even had a hard time telling us apart on the phone. One time my sister's boyfriend thought I was her. Awkward!

@mrbee: I wish I had a better twin experience. In all honestly, my sister was a bully to me growing up (and still kind of is). I'm not sure how we ended up SO different. We used to be really close, talking on the phone everyday, but then something happened. I'm still not sure what though. And quite frankly, while I do miss my sister, I don't miss walking on eggshells around her.

@mrbee: Yep, and she reminded me of that every chance she got! lol!

@mrbee: Yes, I agree that birth order matters even for twins! That's awesome that your brother was so nice to you. Are you two really close now?

@mrbee: That's awesome! I really hope my sister comes around one day. I know we won't ever be as close as we once were, but it'd still be nice to be civil.

I hope my kids experience "playing outside until the street lamps turn on". Kids don't play outside anymore.

@mrbee: Have you read "Tadd and Todd" by Dr. Seuss? It was reprinted in "The Bippolo Seed" compilation that came out a year ago. Maybe a way to share a bit of your experience with your kids (in characteristic Seussian rhyme).

@mrbee: heehee. good thread. You should write a blog post about growing up as a twin!!! Maybe @Mrs. Blue will name her boys after you

The one unusual experience I had growing up was growing up in a predominantly caucasian town (there were only a handful of minority families in the entire town... I was one of only 3 non-adopted asians in my class. I was the Korean, there was one Japanese, and one Chinese). I've always felt that this 2nd generation Asian experience, especially in such a homogeneous suburban environment, is something that has definitely shaped me and is worth exploring and writing about, but maybe a little later on in life after things have settled down and I can look at the experience in hindsight, which as we all know is 20/20

@mrbee: still cool to read someone's unusual childhood experience! I'd like to read it! Twins have always intrigued me!!

I always wanted to be a twin! I also thought I wanted to have twins until I realized how hard it is to take care of just one baby

@mrs. wagon: @mrbee: "Mr. Bee" is, of course, on our short list, but a twin post would clench the deal.

I feel bad for non-twins! I wish I was a twin so pity part for one!

The thing I enjoyed about growing up that I wish others would get to was seeing my older half siblings every third weekend. I would get SOOO excited for them to come stay with us and the time flew by when they were there. My happiest childhood memories were Saturdays that started with waking up and realizing they were in the house!

@Mrs. Blue: My sister and I grew up in a very small community with few opportunities for activities. Before high school, we only had one year of schooling where we weren't in the same class. Also, we lived far out of town, so if one of us wanted to do an activity, like sports, we both did it. This meant that we didn't have a lot of time to do our own things. School and sports came a lot easier for me, which I know made it harder for her too. Plus, we were both overweight and got teased a fair amount.

Advice that I would offer: let each twin have the chance to pursue their own interests. When possible, put them in different classrooms so that there is less comparison. Let them spend time apart.