Chew on This.
Last week at various Holiday parties we told friends and families that we are expecting twins.
We tried to think of a creative way to announce that we're expecting a couple in July. When that failed, we ultimately decided to just give everyone a pack of Double Mint gum with their gifts.
While we sat anxiously awaiting their responses to our apparently-not-so-clever idea, 3 out of 5 recipients politely just thanked us for the gift of gum.
Let's face it, they were really thinking what an EL-CHEAPO gift the gum was.
But when the significance of the gum was determined, most people were ecstatic (translation: ecstatic it wasn't THEM and that they get to view the drama from the sidelines).
In the end, my favorite response was definitely "So, is twins 2 or 3 babies?". He will NOT be babysitting. Ever.
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Haha, too funny ~ "Is twins 2 or 3 babies." Yikes.
Well, for what it's worth, I think the gum was a VERY creative way to announce your pregnancy!! (although I won't claim that I'd have been clever enough to figure it out if I'd have received a pack...)
That was the PERFECT way to announce! Now, I'm so with you on the non-babsitting 'double means 3' guy, but as for the rest, yeah, I might have needed some splainin'
Afterward I would be jumping up and down screaming hooray JUST FOR YOU!!!!
Then I would want to feel your belly like we do all pregger bellies and giggle hysterically.
Then I'd cry, because you MG deserve this..after all you've been through..you really do. Congrats bloggy friend!
ha ha - I wouldn't hire him either!
lol that's too funny!! I like the idea, very nice :D
Congrats on the babies!!!
Haha, that's awfully clever. I'm so excited for you!
What a clever way to announce your good news.
:)
That's such a cute way to announce having twins.
Bwahaha at "Is twins 2 or 3 babies?"
so which is it...2 or 3? i'm kidding. i know it's 3. CONGRATS!!!
i used to want twins. then the boy came. now i want all the children grown up and not throwing things.
That is too funny! oh my gosh. I think the gum is an adorable way to announce that y'all are expecting twins.
But the 2 or 3 comment. That's sad.
WONDERFULLY creative. Congratulations on the very special news.
I'm happy to enlist for babysitting duties.
Seriously ....
that was a neat idea for announcing.
Congrats again.
Oh.My.Word.
I can't even imagine having twins! One is enough for me, thanks!
Great idea. And never trust that guy with your kids. Ever.
Hahaha! Too funny! But I think that is a great idea for a clue. So clever!
What a creative way to tell people! I don't think he should babysit either, he might lose one of them!
That's a great way to break the news. Oh and yeah, no way he's babysitting!
Okay...that last comment is hilarious. If it's a boy and a girl, I'd bet you money that people ask if they are identical!
I love the doublemint idea! It's so catchy!
I think that was a very creative and fun way to let everyone know!! Love that photo and still lovin the idea of you guys having twins - makes my heart so happy!!!!!
Take care - Kellan
I think that's a cool idea! I'm still super excited for you! Yay you! :)
That is hilarious and I think it was a perfect gift. Your pics are just incredible too. To take something so ordinary and make it extraordinary is remarkable!
I haven't yet got my story posted yet, but should be up just after midnight.
Ha! Too funny. I think your sense of humor is definitely going to come in handy in the coming months. :)
Is twins two or three? BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
Your gum idea was very clever.
Omgoodness...seriously?? I'm not sure they should maybe even HOLD said siblings till they're....5?
I think its a great as a way to tell them! CUTE!
The twins statement is classic!
Love the creative way you announced it...
ya, i don't think i would let him babysit either...seriously?
i love the idea, but totally admit that if i received doubelmint gum as a gift i would probably just politely say thank you and in my head think what the heck?!?!
What a cute idea...and good call not letting that one babysit...is he 4??
What a great idea. Congratulations on the announcement, and I'm glad it's you and not me (I'm sure you've never heard that one).
My oldest daughter was born the same time as the McCaughey septuplets. They were constantly in the news, and all I could think was "I can barely handle this one child."
I hope you get feeling better soon.
Oh that is so cute and creative -- but I would have probably totally missed the concept though. I'm a bit slow like that.
And yeah...I think the "is twins 2 or 3 babies" should perhaps be relegated to the sidelines of child care.
Very clever. So do you think they'll get the significance of a Three Musketeers Bar in a couple of years when you're pregnant with triplets?
(ducking and running) ;)
OMG!! Congrats!! Double the fun! Hope you feel better soon and can start eating for them.
Aren't you clever with the gum hint.
I am all moony eyed and quivery lipped for you!
That's hilarious! Congrats!
OMG...CONGRATULATIONS!!! That was a very clever way of telling them, they just weren't observant enough to grasp the tells, ya know. :) Sooo...expecting twins in July. You will get two very immobile and super cute subjects to practice your photography on. I'm jealous! Well, not about carrying twins and delivering them, but having little cuties...yes, jealous of that. :D
Haha! Very creative I think!
And Congratulations from me! I have always wanted twins.
What a great idea! Too bad nobody got it!
Oh what a creative way to let that news out! :)
Oh, another piece of advice from a mom with twins and a toddler. I LOVE My Joovy Big Caboose stroller. I did lots of research and found that this was the best for me. It touts two carseat adaptable seats in the front and a stand on the back where the toddler can sit or stand. It's big, but it's awesome!
Priceless photo story and congratulations ...2 or 3 incredible.
What a blessing twins are don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts !God touched our hearts so deep inside our special blessings multiplied.
Twice the smiles, twice the hugs,
Twice the troubles, twice the tugs,
Twice the nappies, coos and sighs,
Twice the fun and late night cries.
Two stuffy noses, two first smiles,
Double the joys and not double the trials.
Twice the wonder a baby brings,
Twice the feelings that make your heart sing.
Q: Do twins run in your family?
A: Yes, they run up the stairs, down the stairs and all around the house!
Q: How do you do it?
A: Very well, thank you.
What a cute way to tell everyone. Although I have to admit at first, I probably woulda been in the "what the heck is this?" camp! ; )
Wow, what planet did you say that person was from? Teeheehee. What a clever idea though for the announcement.
ooh oh oh
congratulations! My best friend is a twin and my daughter is best friends with twins
you should check out storytellin mama's site and look at her post about twins.
http://storytellingmama.blogspot.com/2008/09/twin-powers-activate.html
Genius. Love it. And think of the stories you'll have to share with the little doublemints. And again, Congratulations! I'm sure you're taking good care of yourself?
What a creative idea! Although I shouldn't have expected anything less from you -- and congrats again!
THAT IS SO GREAT!! Some people are SO dang funny!!! Darling gift idea!!
Well you will be getting double........ will they be mint flavoured?!
You must be thrilled! Congratulations.
I love reading the PSF posts that several of my blogging buddies post every Friday. I simply had to join in the fun!
BTW, I happen to think the gum was a very clever idea!
I think it was clever.
Hope you are feeling better.
Happy PSF!
yep - people can be a bit dense! twins 2 or 3 - i bet that person was an ace at maths - not!
Well look what I found a weekly Friday post with lots of pics and a story....right up my alley! This is my first try so I hope I did it right! Have a great weekend! Congrats on the twins and that was a cute way to announce the "double" the pleasure "double" the fun...even if no one really caught on! ha!
VERY creative way to announce your good news!! I'm so happy for you guys!! And...yeah....find a different babysitter!
The gum is such a cute idea!
Oh, I think the gum idea was very clever!
That is funny..Twins (there's your sign)LOL!! Congratulations!
Congrats! I think the gum was super clever. Hope your nausea ends soon.
I ALWAYS wanted twins and am anxious to follow your journey.
Wow.
DOUBLE WOW.
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Singleton - Easy.
Twins - A Challenge.
Triplets - Oh Good God, run for cover.
:)
Congratulations on your twins!! Your story is too funny. heh. :) And I like the way you announced your news! Very cute.
Well I think it's brilliant. Though I would have been in the el~cheapo gift category... I'm ditzy like that. Once I figured it out, though, I'd have thought how clever you were! :)
Congratulations on your news! TWINS...how exciting.
hysterical...2 or 3?? so fun!
Hilarious! What a great way to let everyone know :)
That's a fun and creative way to share your good news. C'mon! It IS good news. You will need extra help, but that's OK, right?
Well, I could have told you this a long time ago, but not everyone is as bright as you are! Very creative idea, hope you are feeling better!
I think the gum idea is cute. Double mint just reminds me of all those twins commercials they used for years and years. I haven't seen one recently but I haven't forgotten. Kinda like, Where's the beef? LOL
Great story! Love the gum photo, and whoever this guy is, he is my hero for just coming out and asking the question aloud. if I were him and didn't know the answer to that question, I'd have at least kept my mouth shut then looked it up at home on my own.
Love the clever present!
and OMW how stupid - 3=twins?
THAT is one cute idea - I would have laughed my head off if I were there with everyone opening the gum.
Now get some rest and take it easy while you cook those two little pieces of gum :-)
Oh that's funny! My SIL was expecting and to tell my parents, they gave them a gift. It was a tiny green baby outfit! My parents just stared at it like...Who the heck is that gonna fit?! My brother and SIL finally had to just tell them cuz they were totally not gettin it! LOL!
That was actually very clever. That shot is so crisp, kudos.
Most people don't give out anything, I'd say you did good.
It may just be proof you're too clever for the average crowd ;-) I don't know if I would've gotten it.
but WOW, two babies-- how could it get any better?! what an awesome thing to look forward to!!!
oh, that's my way of saying I am really happy for you.
Oh my GOSH MG. I am the worst friend EVER. I feel like THE. BIGGEST. JERK. I didn't even know!
That said, and while I am hanging my head in serious shame, I am super excited for you! What lucky kids they are to come to a family like yours!!!!
Oh, and I love the way you announced. :)
I would never even let that man near the babies. How many weeks til you know pink or blue? Three or four more?
Ha! Someone really asked you that? See, I would have answered 3 just to mess with him.
I just LOVE your clever idea of announcing your twins!
That is pretty good! Oh trust me girlfriend, you have some good comments coming your way I am SURE. If I were you, I'd start prepping your responses now. I had a few zingers I would throw back. Ha! Ha!
I'm so happy for you! You really are in for an adventure, but only in the best of ways!
Don't get that person (a man I'm assuming) to do your taxes either. Looks like he may ahave a 'counting deficiency'.
Congratulations on the twins !!!!
I love the gum idea, very cute !!!
Twins is that 2 or 3 babies, that is funny and scary.
That is a great idea! Congrats on TWINS!!
Congrats! I love the announcement! While twins are a bit more work than singlets, I'd have them again! :)
A great idea. And, I swear I'll stop saying it eventually, but congrats again!
Very creative, as always!
Congratulations, I loved growing up a twin!!
What wonderful news!!
That is too funny- he really didn't know if twins was 2 or 3?? Wow!!
And I love your idea to use gum to announce the twins!
Congrats on your pregnancy!! How wonderful.
Oh Lawdy!!! He takes the cake for The Dumbest Multiple Remark. Perhaps I'll fashion an award for that...
Hope your tummy is better. I ate nothing but shades of white and yellow things; Vanilla Malts (everyday), baked potatoes and butter, quesadillas, grilled cheeses, macaroni and cheese, etc... I wonder what it is called when you ONLY eat dairy... a cowatarian???
omg, for some reason you weren't on my list anymore of blogs to read, and I come back today to TWINZ??????
wow, congrats and I think that is A great way to tell people!
Lookityou! So creative.
I think the doublemint is clever. I had a baby shower a few months back for a girl preggers with twins, and included doublemint in the gift baggie I made for everyone. I don't really think they got it either. Congrats!
Clever.
Wow!!!!! Congratulations! That is too fun and such a cool way to announce it. Are they identical or fraternal? Best to you the next several months. Can't wait to see them.
Get ready for TWINSANITY!!!!!
Oh, hooray for you, what great news! Double the blog fodder!
I have boy-girl fraternal twins. My favorite dumb-ass remark was: "Are they identical?"
What a clever way to share the news!
Hugs and blessings,
I love the gum story! Creative, fun way to make your announcement. Well, it had potential anyway.
I posted my very first Photostory!
Here
2 or 3???? he he he
I have a friend who has triplets. For years, every time she would go out with them, inevitably someone would walk by and ask: "Twins"? it was though they could not wrap their minds around the idea of three.
Congrats.
OMG, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you!
I guess it is good that they accepted the gum and didn't complain about it.
Still it is very exciting news.
Congratulations. I didn't get to comment yesterday on this post yesterday because my computer was acting up.
So exciting and good luck!
Congrats on the twins! As a mother of twins, I can tell you its was and is the best thing that ever happened to me. It was hard, but worth all that. Enjoy!
Oh and the morning sickness rocked my world too!
Ever! Funny!
Was no one old enough to remember the Doublemint Commercials with twins?
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