People often think that being a twin means liking the same things and acting the same way. Growing up, we shared many things such as the same birthday and room, but one thing we didn't share was the same personality. She was more on the loud and wild side, while I was more of a easy going, sweet girl. These characteristics reminded my mom of the cartoon bird "Tweety", so that's what she started calling me.
As I grew older, I resembled the character Tweety a lot more. Whether it was the way I talked, or the fact that my head was too big for my body, the nickname stuck with me. My mom also said that she called me Tweety because it rhymed with sweetie. One thing that Tweety and I had in common was that barely anyone could understand us when we talked. I couldn't pronounce the letters "s", "r", and "c". Whenever I said something that no one could understand, my mom would laugh and say, "What Tweety?". This simple, two word question would make me burst out laughing, because just hearing my nickname made me smile.
The name Tweety was very special to me because none of my other sisters had a unique nickname like how I did. It was also special to me because only my mom calls me that. We were always close with each other, and I always looked up to her. We were both the youngest and probably the most spoiled. The nickname Tweety was something that only we shared, and that made our bond even stronger.
As the years went by, I began to outgrow my nickname. I no longer talked like Tweety, and my head wasn't as big for my body anymore. I also didn't like to be called Tweety when I played sports, because I wanted to sound tough, not weak. Although my mom rarely calls me this nickname, it still has a special place in my heart. Many people think that it's just a silly childhood nickname, but to me, it was much more than that. This simple name inspires me to become a better person. Whenever, I'm mad or frustrated, my mom tells me to be sweet, like Tweety bird. I would roll my eyes, but a few minutes later I would be smiling again.
Looking back at those days, I now realize the significance of that nickname, and what it meant to my mom and I. Every time Tweety appears on T.V., we always look at each other and smile. It was one of those things that only we can understand, and that's very special to me. This nickname reminds me of what my childhood was like, and I'll never forget it.
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