Not everything went as planned for a mom in Omaha, Nebraska, who hoped her five-year-old twins would socialize at daycare. Taylor Negley had always loved the bond her children, Briggs and Breckyn, shared, but as they turned five, she wanted them to expand their circle and make new friends.
Research backs up the benefits of sibling closeness, indicating that strong sibling relationships can lead to lower levels of depression and greater life satisfaction. So, enrolling them in the daycare at her workplace seemed like a perfect opportunity for social growth.
However, during a casual check-in on the playground, Taylor discovered that her twins were more interested in each other than in making new friends. In a viral TikTok video posted on her account @taynegley, she captures the twins happily chatting together, seemingly oblivious to their peers.
“When I saw them sitting together, I knew I had to capture it,” Taylor remarked, sharing the post with the caption: “When you send your twins to daycare to socialize but they only want to socialize with each other.”
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The video has garnered over 550,000 views, with many viewers celebrating the unique bond the twins share. Comments like “They are built-in besties” and “At least they’ll always have each other” reflect the heartwarming sentiment.
Although her initial plans didn’t pan out, Taylor found joy in witnessing their close friendship. She acknowledged that next year in kindergarten, they’ll be separated, but for now, she’s cherishing their togetherness.
“The world can be daunting, but it reassures me knowing they will always have each other,” she said. As a mom of three, including an older sister, Taylor embraces sharing the humorous and sweet moments of parenting, breaking the myth that everyone’s life is picture-perfect on social media.