the siblings project {january}


The extra dimension that a third child has added to the dynamics between our children just fascinates me. I made no secret of how much I always loved watching the bond and relationship at play between my oldest two, and adding another child into the mix just means that there are so many more bonds and relationships to enjoy.

While the biggest two remain thick as thieves and the absolute best of friends; as they are growing we are also seeing more of the pushing each other's buttons that is such an essential part of growing up with a sibling. I have to confess that I actually kind of enjoy watching them wind each other up, push each other a little too far, bicker over silly things and then find ways to resolve it. Because isn't that the big life lesson that you get from growing up with a brother or sister? You learn how to argue, how to problem solve, how to get your own way and how to come out the other side of negotiations and remain friends. And my biggest two are doing all of that in spades. They decide they want things only when they know the other one does, they deliberately annoy one another or tell the other to do something they know they shouldn't, but they also share and play together so nicely, and defend each other fiercely.


On the most part our baby girl she looks at her older sister like she can't decide what to make of her. Our biggest girl is loud, in her face and little bit of wild one; and I'm not entirely sure that she 'gets' her yet but my goodness does she find her funny. And our big girl doesn't half dote on her little sister though, constantly asking to talk to her, to cuddle her, to sing her a song and calling her "my gorgeous girl". She is the ultimate mini mummy, and I have no doubt that they will get closer and closer as they grow. I have a funny feeling that those girls might be a force to be reckoned with once the littlest has picked up all the biggest ones best tricks.

But the bond between my biggest and my littlest is very different and it simply melts my heart. Our little boy is so careful and gentle with his baby sister - the baby sister he so wanted and patiently waited for. He likes to help me with her, undoing her clothes at nappy changes, sponging her clean in the bath, and rocking her in the car seat when they wait to leave the house for school. He loves to sit on my bed and look into her crib in the mornings and sing "You are my sunshine" to her when she first wakes up in the morning... which just makes me want to cry with pride. And she absolutely lights up when she sees him, something about him just enchants her.


So that's how my little siblings are doing lately. I'm so excited to be embarking on another year of photographing my children together each month for The Siblings Project. I think this year is going to see my littlest grow so much and them all get closer, and I can't wait to see that.

This year The Siblings Project is also on Instagram, so do pop over to @siblings_project_ and give us a follow. Add #siblingsproject to your photos and then we'll be sharing some of our favourites. And it can be any sibling photos, not just the ones you link up for The Siblings Project blog post. I'm hoping it can be a lovely community of parents, and a massive collection of lovely sibling moments.

This year I'm being joined about by my cohosts Katie, Carie, Annie, Keri-Anne and Amber, so pop by their posts too to see what they've been up to. And link up your posts in the linky at the bottom, I can't wait to see all your photos.

The Me and Mine Project


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  1. Such a lovely post and beautiful to read about the relationship between your three. I love watching the ups and downs of my two learning and growing together too. Thanks for hosting! Xx

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    1. Thank-you. Its definitely fascinating to watch the ups and downs of them learning together - makes me so glad that I had them so close together. x

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  2. Oh so lovely to hear how much they adore her- how cute that he sings to her! So glad to be back for another year. Thank you for hosting x

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    1. Welcome back for 2016! And yes, its especially adorable they way he sings to her, and she loves it as much as I do. x

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  3. Reading your posts about them all together makes me so broody for a third!! Gorgeous pictures as always xx

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    1. Hahahaha. It's even more amazing having three than I thought it would be. x

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  4. Sounds like they're all finding their way within their new relationships and forming the most precious of bonds. Beautiful photos x

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    1. Yes, definitely. I love that while the older two's relationship remains the same, there are so many more new relationships to witness now too. x

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  5. Such beautiful photos and words; it really sounds like they are all going to be thick as thieves as they get older!

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  6. Beautiful photos. The sibling dynamic fascinates me too. When one child is staying at Nanny's or out for tea, the dynamics of the children left at home changes so much. I love how they can wind each other up but love each other so protectively and fiercely. I've loved watching our older children be so gentle with the babies in the family, but now our "baby" is four! x

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    1. Oh definitely... ours really don't like it when they aren't together as a set, its such a lovely sense of belonging that they get from each other. x

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  7. Aww what beautiful photos, I love the first photo, that little tongue is adorable! Hearing about their bond really makes me think we need another! xx

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    1. Hahaha. Three is definitely being very kind to us... we absolutely love it.

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  8. omg that second picture is too much! adorable! I'm so thrilled I get to join in with this project this year, whoop! x

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    1. Thanks lovely, and I am beyond thrilled to have you joining in too Fritha. x

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  9. Such beautiful photos, you really do have a skill! I wish I could capture photos like that! A beautiful relationship they seem to have...mine all just fight fight fight!

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    1. Awww, thank-you. Believe me, we get a LOT of outtakes. It isn't always easy getting photos of all three of them. x

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  10. I love these photos, they are so cute and you can see their personalities.
    Littlest lady is growing so quickly xx

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    1. She really is growing so quickly Kara, but it's lovely seeing her personality more and seeing how she'll click more into the group dynamic with the big two. x

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  11. Oh my goodness love these...best siblings ever what a way to start the new year off for siblings with these gorgeous trio. Loving your projects on instagram too hunny. Joining in what a lovely pleasure. Thanks for hosting and getting us all to capture these moments that we might not otherwise do. Gorgeous.

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    1. Thank-you, I'm just glad we could kick off the year with some smiles (even if they are a bit grainy because of the light this time of year!) So glad to have you joining in too Jenny, and I'm so incredibly grateful for all your support. x

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  12. Aw this is so sweet. I love the difference between how the eldest 2 deal with the littlest. I'd have defo cried if I saw him singing to her x

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  13. I think they look so similar in these photos, its crazy! You must look at them and feel so proud of your three little people. They are amazing. x

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  14. These are such gorgeous photos! It's so lovely to hear about how their relationships are growing and changing but ultimately getting stronger. x

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  15. All three of your gorgeous children look so similar! And your littlest lady is growing fast already! Gorgeous photos, showing off their lovely bond. xx

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  16. You have such a lovely set of siblings! It's funny my little girl calls her baby brother 'my gorgeous boy', such sweeties! Also I love that rainbow onesie! I'm joining in for the first time today, and I'm so looking forward to looking back at the end of the year! xx

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  17. Your littlest is starting to look so like her brother and sister! It's wonderful to see their bond and how easily she has fitted in with her siblings. And eek, that babygrow - I love it!

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  18. Lovely photos. That second one seems to tell such a story, that protective hold and beautiful baby eyes - just delightful! It's a pleasure to join in this year. Thank you x

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  19. You always have such amazing photos, and not only amazing photos but amazing words too. Its a wonderful project and I love taking part, I am determined to take part every month this year x

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  20. Isn't it amazing to watch the different dynamics between them all?! I've been pondering that a lot rentals! And I love your perspective on the bickering... I'm going to tell that to myself every time the girls squabble! Thanks for the tip!xx

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  21. Wow — she's growing so quickly! I couldn't believe it the other day when you said 12 weeks had passed! Where is the time going?! She'll be walking before you know it! Such beautiful pics xx #SiblingsProject

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  22. Oh it's so lovely reading about how they're getting on as a trio - it reminds me of my three at a similar age. But more to the point, when did your biggest girl get so grown up - she seems so very much the leader of her little trio and they're all three clearly so happy to be together :)

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  23. Such a beautiful post Lucy and the photos of your little trio are gorgeous as always. So lovely to read about the different sibling bond between each of them. Your beautiful boy singing "you are my sunshine" to your beautiful little lady is just heart-melting and I love how your beautiful girl calls her little sister "my gorgeous girl" - just beautiful. I loved reading your thoughts on your older two bickering - my two are very similar - they love each other dearly but they do wind each other up and I agree with you that it's a good thing in many ways as they will learn how to negotiate as a result. Thank you for hosting #siblingsproject :-)

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  24. They all look like they've grown so much! ah especially littlest lady with those facial expressions :) heart melt. It's a lovely thing when you see different bonds developing, little pieces of magic in between xx

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  25. Beautiful pictures, 3 is such a perfect number :-)

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  26. Cutie pies. Your photos are always so professional. The little lady has come a long way already. #siblings

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  27. It's great to see that your eldest 2 have different personalities but have a lovely bond with their little sister. #siblingproject

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  28. What lovely photos and story. Is the linky just got sibling photos or can it just be sibling stories (catching mine altogether on camera is near impossible)?

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  29. I find it endlessly fascinating to watch the dynamic between my three. As a threesome they are wonderful (and loud) but each 'pair' is so interesting, and different, together. Happy New Year to you Lucy x

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  30. This is so lovely.. Gorgeous photos, and your littlest is so like your biggest girl. Its lovely that they all adore each other so much! Makes me very broody!!

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  31. What a bunch of cuties and what great photos, can't believe you managed to get one of them all looking at the camera :) Normally one of my two always turn away or shut their eyes or make silly faces haha.

    I'll be trying to join in every month if I can, I'd really like to anyway x

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  32. Such beautiful photos Lucy. Look forward to seeing how they all change over the year. The littlest lady looks so like you!! xx

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  33. I love seeing your three together - so wonderful to hear how much they both adore her

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  34. Such a beautiful little family Lucy! Thanks for hosting :-) x

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  35. So lovely hearing about how your children interact with Baby Girl. The sibling relationship is just so amazing to watch. So protective and imagative relationship. Happy January!

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  36. Such a beautiful little trio, those expressions say so much about their love for each other.
    I've linked up, and hope to monthly this year :) x

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  37. Looking forward to joining in with this. I joined in last year and loved the end result! :D

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  38. What sweet little children, and what a beautiful relationship blossoming with the baby of the family! x

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  39. absolutely beautiful photographs. i must admit, i love watching my two "argue" too! i love how well they have taken to a new addition :)

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