THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. Thou shalt love each twin as thyself and as an individual.

2. Thou shalt heed all advice from other mothers and then proceed to do it your own way.

3. Thou shalt be patient; no matter how much they both insist on the red cup.

4. Thou shalt not dress your twins alike unless you or they desire.

5. Thou shalt not kill; no matter how much they winge and whine.

6. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s only child.

7. Honour thyself by taking a day off frequently.

8. Thou shalt remember the functions planned and try to attend.

9. Thou shalt not forget the name of the Twins Club on meeting a prospective member.

10. Thou shalt not throw thy hands in the air and give up, but take one day at a time.