Charlie and Milo McConnel are 3 year-old twins who both suffer from Down syndrome, and the pair have found themselves becoming social media stars because of just how adorable they are!

 

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Scrolling through my IG feed on World Down Syndrome Day I couldn’t even count how many stories I read about how thankful people are for their little (or not so little) one with Down syndrome. . There was a flood of stories that, in a nutshell, said, “What we had thought was our greatest blow has become our greatest blessing.” I love how so, so many of us have different stories, but really they are the same. All the fear and loss turning to boldness and rejoicing. . Mommies out there receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis? Hear this message loud and clear! Know that it is going to be ok! All the struggle with that diagnosis will turn to gold and joy and beauty and love. . P.S. Be sure to swipe for some outtakes. ? . #downsyndrome #downsyndromerocks #twinswithdownsyndrome #t21 #lifeisbetterwithyou #wouldntchangeathing #nothingdownaboutit

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Nicknamed “Chuckles and Meatloaf” by their parents, the twins have garnered over 22k followers on Instagram and more than 10k on Facebook. They have smiles that have melted the hearts of internet users everywhere, and many are inspired by the love they have for life!

 

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We’ve got some boys here who are mighty excited about World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow! . Check out these shirts and other designs at @kenzieschromosomecrusaders ! Use code TWICEASNICE at checkout for a 20% discount and help support families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis! . #wdsd19 #worlddownsyndromeday #downsyndrome #loveeverychromosome morealikethandifferent #dsawareness #lifeisbetterwithyou #morealikethandifferent #upsyndrome

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Julie McConnel, the boys’ mother, said that she initially started their Facebook page to keep friends and family up to date about their lives. She could not believe it when the page went viral!

“I just wanted it to be more of a way to share, ‘This is our life; and this is what it’s really like to grow up and have twins in your home with Down syndrome’. Because that’s what I wanted to know when I got the diagnosis — what is this life really, really, really like? I don’t just want to see rainbows and butterflies and miracles every day,” Julie explained.

 

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These two have The Right Stuff! Even the sky isn’t the limit for Charlie and Milo! . #dontlimitme #upsyndrome #twinswithdownsyndrome #lifeisbetterwithyou @childrensmuseumidaho

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“I have these children who are so remarkable and so unique and so special. I feel like I have them for a purpose and that I could be for someone else what these twins in Scotland were for me. Pay it forward, right?” Julie continued.

Charlie, who was a pound bigger than his brother at birth, is proving to be the more physically apt twin. He was the first one to learn to walk, and he loves sumo wrestling and playing with any kind of ball with his father.

 

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Can we just talk about this little man right here? Charlie is growing into quite the character. He is so expressive and creative, but also just as naughty! . He communicates so well with his amazing faces and will not keep his shoes on in the car no matter how many times I say, “Leave you shoes on!” and he repeats after me, “Yes, Mommy!” . He will challenge you to a sumo match by slapping his belly and then feed his bacon to the cat. . He fearlessly dives head first into anything he does (especially the ball pit) and will not stop turning off lights everywhere he goes. . He has the most hilarious run you’ve ever seen (we call it the punch run) and then refuses to acknowledge “Come here” or “Sit down.” . He’s the very best mix of crazy fun and just plain crazy! And I wouldn’t have him any other way! . Love this little Chuckles! Photo cred goes to Aunt Keisha. ?? . #chuckles #twinswithdownsyndrome #twinlife #doincharliethings #lifeisbetterwithyou

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Milo has since caught up with his brother in walking, and he is even better at Charlie when it comes to sign language.

“We always say that Charlie’s our athlete and Milo’s our scholar,” their mom said. “Those are their two distinct personalities.”

 

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Fun, fun family morning at the Children’s Museum! The boys loved wearing headlamps in the cave, milking the cow and shopping at the kid sized Trader Joe’s. At the play vet clinic they all helped some sick doggies and kitties get well just like their Daddy does! And can you even stand that little cowboy, Milo? . @childrensmuseumidaho #twinswithdownsyndrome #t21 #lifeisbetterwithyou

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Find out more about these amazing little boys in the video below!