siblings {april}


It's hard to put into words exactly how much joy it gives me to watch these two together. From the moment that our family went from three to four I was obsessed with seeing my two children together, even when in those early days it was simply sharing some eye contact or a little smile. But as they have grown older they have just got closer and closer. And while with each month that passes I don't think they can possibly get any closer, somehow they seem to manage it. They are such complete and utter best friends; they light up for one another, they live for cuddles with each other and to make the other laugh. And while they do have the odd squabble now and again, they really are few and far between and while they can both hold a grudge against us grown ups for a good length of time after a telling off, all is quickly forgiven for each other.

This past month the little lady's language seems to have experienced a total explosion. The simpler sentences are now increasingly complex and she understands so much (I think a lot more than we often give her credit for), and with her increasing vocabulary and improved communication has come even more sibling fun. They share so many imaginative moments together now as they play (all instigated by her who is the more imaginative of the two) and their games are increasingly more and more elaborate. 

The result is often carnage for poor old mummy, as their favourite games at present seem to involved collecting every single cushion and pillow from every single room, and using them to build dens and big beds together. They also chat more now at bedtime (when we really wish they would just go to sleep) but listening to them talk about their days and tell each other little stories often leaves me lingering at their bedroom door to catch the little gems they come out with. 

They are the epitome of the word "tight" and it's becoming impossible to ever imagine them ever being anything but that now. The end of the summer will see our little man head off to big school, and see our little lady start at preschool. And while approaching last September I was filled with worry about the affect that separating them for part of the day while he was at preschool would have on their friendship, I'm not so worried this time around. My babies are growing up, but they aren't growing apart... instead they are growing together. They are tangling up the stories of their lives with one another's, making memories and sharing memories and building something so strong... something that is stronger when they are together.



This month I'm sending you to visit the lovely Keri-Anne's blog Gingerlillytea. Keri-Anne's girls are adorable, and her pictures of them together are always stunning; a real treat. So do make sure you pop by and take a look. And follow the loop around to visit all the other cohost too when you get a chance, they'll each have something lovely to share.


dear beautiful




39 comments

  1. Oh it's so lovely when they reach this age when the language and development barriers are broken down and they can do everything together as a pair! Loving all the bright daffs Lucy - such happy shots! x

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  2. Such beautiful photos, they sound so much like my two, thick as thieves lol It's so lovely to watch isn't it? :) xx #siblings

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  3. Ah so beautiful amongst the Spring daffodils and they just look SO cool in their Disney gear! x

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  4. This is so lovely! It's beautiful to hear how you speak of their friendship and bond - I'm sure once they start school they will be so excited to come home and share their stories with each other that this will only increase more - good luck to them :)!

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  5. These are gorgeous photos and such a lovely post. Eli does miss Meg when she's at school (although he's starting in September too, sob!) but they love going over their day with each other and it is so lovely to see their excitement when they are reunited at the end of the day. I'm sure it will be the same for your two x

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  6. Beautiful photos - especially the first one with them standing on the gate and must be so lovely to hear them chattering away together and using their imaginations. They always look like they share such a wonderful bond in the photos :-)

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  7. They are just adorable! It sounds like they have the most wonderful relationship. I found Miss C's language seemed to come out of nowhere and I think it was a lot to do with how much time she spent with her brother x

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  8. Such a lovely post Lucy! I could totally see the bond when we met in disneyland. really lovely to have such a bond between your kids

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  9. Aww what gorgeous photos - they look wonderfully spring like among the daffodils and as always the best of friends. I have no doubt that they'll stay just as close when they go their separate ways in September - although the bedtime chats might get a little bit longer when they've more to tell each other!

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  10. Gorgeous pictures again Lucy. They are both getting so big. xx

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  11. Beautiful photos. And so encouraging - we're behind you in ages, so it's lovely to see the sort of things I can look forward to with my girls. I'm excited to listen to them having chats!

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  12. It's so precious. This holidays my older two have demonstrated more than ever how much they love each and I've adored watching them helping their youngest sister more and allowing her to join in :D

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  13. Oh their disney outfits are amazing! Love that it's still in full love for all things disney. Them both exploring in the daffodils and sun looks so gorgeous. Can't believe with all thats going on with sickness and schools and packing for France I didn't have siblings ready yet. Naughty me! Off to work on it Thanks for hosting my dear!!

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  14. beautiful sunny photos. i totally get what you mean by being obsessed with them together - i'm the same!

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  15. This is so lovely to read! I am at that beginning point where I just adore any interaction between my littlies
    .. And I am soo looking forward to watching them grow and I hope they are as close as your two are! Thanks for hosting! Xx

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  16. Hi Lucy, yet again some beautiful photos of your two. They're growing up so much - especially your youngest. I love the times when they seem to spring forward in development. More conversations are definitely a good thing, just to see how their little brains work!! I love it! xx

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  17. Lucy, these are truly beautiful! I love your words. I love the idea of them growing together. I feel like that about my girls. That them being away from each other at school and preschool makes them even closer when they are together x

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  18. Gorgeous photos, and a fabulous post <3
    What a pair their going to be! :-)

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  19. 'Tangling up the stories of their lives' is such a beautiful way of putting it and I love the first photo of them on the gate - so glad it's nearly summer now with time for more outdoor adventures :-)

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  20. It's lovely how they're so close, you really capture that in your photos. I hope they stay that way.

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  21. BB and BG's relationship is beautiful - it's a few months ahead of ours but where I hope they end up. The photos are lovely too - I especially like BG's face in the last photo, cute expression x

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  22. How great to catch them amongst those spring daffodils - Perfect for an April #siblings moment. x

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  23. Love that line "my babies are growing up, but they aren't growing up - they're growing together"... Just encapsulates my two at the moment too... I so hope it stays hat way! Thank yo u so much for hosting us all.xxx

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  24. Beautiful photos. They do look to be growing together. I was worried about my two when my girl started school last September, but I needn't have, as it hasn't affected their bond at all x

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  25. Lovely photos, full of fun and spring settings! xx

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  26. I love that they are so close and I'm really hoping that I get the same for my two too. Reading your blog gives me hope!

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  27. You should definitely recreate that top photo in 5years, 10yrs etc.

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  28. Beautiful photos Lucy! I bet your beautiful boy never wants to take his Disney jacket off! #Siblings Caro | www.thetwinklediaries.co.uk

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  29. I adore reading about their relationship, it is something I really hope to see in my girls as they get older. Lovely that beautiful girl is talking more and more, I love when their language develops. Thank you for hosting xx

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  30. Daffodils! Oh these are as gorgeous as ever. I love their Disney souvenirs.

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  31. My two are really starting to communicate and play together so much more now too, and I put it down to the language development of my youngest. I just love watching them grow together too, very special x

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  32. Oh I love that, "they aren't growing apart, they're growing together" and gorgeous photos in the daffodils x

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  33. It is so lovely to hear that they have a tight bond together, I love that they gather cushions and pillows to climb upon to chat about their days together

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  34. I love reading about their relationship as siblings you always capture it so well. Beautiful photos as always :) xx

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  35. I love seeing how closely girls are....having siblings is the best! Such beautfuil photos this month Lucy x

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  36. It is so lovely to see how close they are, and how the explosion of language changes their play dynamic at times. Gosh, just four and a half months before school - my boy starts then too - the time is going by so quickly. Make the most of the next four months (& don't forget the half!)
    xx

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  37. Spring is certainly here and it's obvious from your pictures - beautiful scenery and little ones x

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  38. My first time linking up as I know have 2 babies and not just one! Thanks for the opportunity to make memories!

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  39. This is so lovely, I really hope my two have this bond. They have some big changes ahead but It's lovely that they are growing together. I never knew how important the sibling relationship was for me until Little E arrived x

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