Happy Birthday Brothers!

Yesterday my twin brothers turned eighteen! Yes, you read that correctly. I am 38 years old and I have brothers who are seniors in high school! They are awesome! They are not only the best brothers, but by far the best uncles ever. My children adore them - BOTH of them! They are about as different as you two people can possibly be - in every way. They don't even look like brothers, much less twins. But they are a ton of fun and both so unique.
I have always had an extra-special love for them. I was 21 years old when they were born. I was certainly old enough to be their mom! And I always felt like my age when they were born had something to do with the way that I loved them. I couldn't stand being away from them when they were little! I would love it when my mom would call with updates on their milestones. As they grew up a little, my mom would call to tell me the funny things that they had said or done (she still does, by the way) They have certainly kept my parents young (although they'd probably argue the exact opposite!). One of my favorite stories was when Bo was in Kindergarten and my parents were called because Bo hit another little kid on the playground. When my parents asked him why he hit the little boy, Bo calmly replied that ,"He needed an attitude adjustment." One of my other favorites was when Rett, in kindergarten, told my mom that someone at school (probably Bo) said the "A" word , as in "A-S-S." When my mom asked him how he knew it was the "A" word, he said, "A a a apple. A a a a--hole." Unfortunately, the majority of the stories can't be repeated on this family-friendly blog. But just ask me the next time you see me - I'll have you rolling with laughter!
Because I was 21 years old when you they were born, we have never experienced the sibling rivalry that most siblings have at one time or another. I have LOVED watching them grow up. I love that they were the ring-bearers in my wedding. I love that they have become the best uncles in the world and that you are such a HUGE part of my children's lives. M kids adore them! I adore them! As different as the two of them are, I love both of them the very same (although at times one of them may be easier to love than the other!). Just kidding! They are both awesome! I love watching them with my kids. They are going to be great dads one day (one day in the VERY distant future!). They've certainly had enough practice with little kids! One thing I have learned from watching the two of them is that personalities are present at birth! Rett has always been such an affectionate,loving, "people-person". When the phone rings and a guy's voice answers, I know it's him . Dad and Bo have no interest in talking on the phone or even answering the phone. And I love that he is not too cool to say "I love you" even now when we're hanging up the phone. And I love that he usually say it first! And I even love it that Bo is too cool to say "I love you" ( even if I say it first!). And I love that they both play along with my children when they certainly don't have to! For example, on April Fool's Day, KitKat called to tell Bo that he had a snake on his shoulder and then she yelled, "April Fools!" He yelled and threw the phone down and pretended to basically have a heart attack because "she really fooled" him!. It just made her day!
And if there are any younger ladies (LAUREN!) out there reading this, remember...they will be great dads! And Bo likes to give gifts! And Rett likes to spend quality time with his family!
Anyway, here's to the best brothers in the world! Happy Birthday, Bo and Rett! You guys are the greatest!

(I don't have a recent picture of them that I'm able to upload, but I'll see them tomorrow and I'll take a picture. They're TOO cute!)

Thanking God today for my two brothers! What a blessing they are!