“My” Irish Twins

They own a big piece of my heart

Photo belongs to the author’s mother and was rightfully stolen from her picture chest

Irish Twins is a term that is used when two children who aren’t twins were born within a year of each other. It was originally used as a slur because Irish immigrants often had children very close together, and many people disapproved. But the term fascinates me. When I use it, I am not trying to cause offense or be disrespectful in any way.