Two-Getherness

Charlie and Molly reading. July 1996, three years old.

When my friend Martha, who had quadruplets two years older than mine, came with her kids to see me in the hospital before I delivered, I noticed how her children always touched one another, not letting the connection between them be broken. My kids did the same thing, touching each other constantly and necessarily. They always loved on each other and stayed connected physically. Even when they were newly born, they did better when they were back together. Here are some of my favorite photos of them staying connected.

Charlie keeping his hand on Molly as they sleep. 2 months old.

Pierce and Charlie, always sleeping better when they weren't too far away from each other.

Charlie and Molly, not sitting up yet, but happier when propped against each other—at least Molly was.

Spencer and Pierce, keeping each other company.

Molly always needed to be hugging one of the brothers.

Molly loving on Pierce.

Molly and Spencer reading together.

Spencer in his favorite lion hat and cable knit sweater, and Charlie giving some love.

Charlie and Molly flying a kite at the Minnesota farm.