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Hi, I'm not a mom of twins (but my hubby is a twin and I've heard the stories from mom-in-law). I do have a very active 3 yo and I've often looked at him and been grateful, as much as I love him, that there is only one of him. Doors--high up latches (eye and loop are easy to put in yourself). Since toilet training is probably a bit in the future, try using onsies again. They make them up to 36 months I think, my guy is kinda slim so he can still fit in the 24 months, they stretch alot.I have to use them because my son scratches his butt at night. He gets a bath every day but for some reason his fanny cheeks itch, tmi maybe but there you have it.He isn't potty trained either BTW at 3y 2m. I figure you have hardly any time to do chores (let alone time to like--wash your hair or go potty yourself)but here's something that I might try if I were in your shoes. I take it you're a SAHM? If you are and the boys still take naps, try doing something really, really active (park, ride on toys, running after bubbles or kites)and giving them your absolute attention for say an hour or so, right before or after lunch, whenever their "right before naptime" is and then they will at least be A: tired out at least somewhat and B: had a big chunk of Mommy time. That tends to chill my son out. If he feels like I'm trying to do too much and splitting my time up(like cook HIS dinner, haha)he starts doing the craziest stuff to get my attention (stomping on the table,couch diving, head first of course, climbing anything and waiting for me to come see why he's so quiet)He sounds like a terror but he is a sweet kid, really! If I just give him about 15 minutes or so when we get in from work/daycare where I'm not trying to do other things at the same time, he unwinds and then is watching Thomas or Caillou or whatever while I cook.I usually tell him that Mommy has to go cook dinner or whatever a couple minutes before I have to do it, like a warning.He's not even clingy, he just wants a few minutes, it's funny. I feel for you because I have occasionally thought I'd go nuts and I only have one. I also can't imagine doing so much if my husband were away. I hope I could help a little and keep in mind, they'll get bigger eventually. Also, make a huge deal of it (high fives or good job! or whatever) if they do something you really want them to keep doing, like cleaning up or listening when you say, no biting. And try not to yell (I know it's hard,LOL) except when you seriously mean it. I yell when my son runs away outside or if he spits on the floor, a new charming habit Daddy taught him when brushing his teeth, thanks!

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