Calling all single birth children! Here is a list of a few things my "womb mate" and I can do without hearing from just about everyone we meet...

1. "Are you, like, nocturnal or identical!?"

I get that the initial shock of hearing there are two of me is exciting, and if we aren't standing next to each other this question is obvious to follow. But no, honey, it's not NOCTURNAL, it's FRATERNAL. I like to sleep at nighttime like everybody else, thank you.

2. "Who's smarter?"

Who's more athletic? Who's more *insert character trait here*? I wouldn't ask you this in comparison to any of your family members. We spend our whole lives comparing ourselves to one another, so don't be "that guy" who asks a question like this. We are two entirely different people.

3. "Who's the favorite?"

Do you people who were born one at a time have parents who favor you over your siblings or vice versa? Probably not. But for the record, I'm pretty sure it's me...

4. "Do you ever fight?"

HA! Twins can be some of the two most opposite individuals in the world. Fraternal twins especially, we are no more genetically similar than you and your older brother or sister. Of course we fight, like any other pair of siblings. In fact, I'm pretty sure my sister's bent pinky finger is from when we got into a fist fight back in the womb.

5. "Who's older?"

Does one minute really make a difference? We are the same age, that's kind of the point...

6. "Since I invited you I have to invite your twin..."

I don't know who taught you this, but if you are only friends with me and not her, it's OK to not invite her everywhere we go. I swear she won't think you are rude! Spending time with our own friends gives us some much needed time apart.

7. "Do you have telepathy/Can you feel each other's pain?"

Though having twins is a miracle, we are not magical. Try punching her, I promise, I won't feel it.

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8. "How do your parents do it!?"

Our parents have certainly had their hands full at times, but in other ways, they got away with two for the price of one. One birthday cake for the both of us, one Sweet 16, one graduation party... Sorry, Dad, but no, we won't be sharing a wedding date.

9. "SHOW ME A PICTURE!"

So sorry, I actually don't carry a wallet size of her graduation photo with me everywhere I go. You can try my mom or dad.

10. "I wish I had a twin."

We know you do. It's a built in best friend from before day one, and we wouldn't trade it for the world.