Siblings February 2016

My two little people really do adore each other. Yes, they bicker and argue over toys. Yes, they compete to get our attention and, yes, they can seem oblivious to each other’ pain sometimes. But that’s all siblings, right? And at all other times, their love for each other is clear to see.IMG_20170113_084940_763

After school one day recently, we got to the playground and LM immediately started shouting “Cugger, (her word for brother) where are oo Cugger?” and she often asks me where her “cugger” is during the day when she wants him with us. When he us home, and if he is sat watching the tv, she will sit and rest her head on his shoulder, which of course utterly melts my heart.PhotoGrid_1486989108560

As Monkey was 2 1/2 when she was born we aren’t sure how much he remembers of a life pre-LM. But recently he was talking about before she was born, and said he likes it better now, which I thought was dead cute. I wasn’t surprised though as I know how he loves his little sister…. Even though he does like to wind her up… And gets wound up by her! PhotoGrid_1486738394407

He is the only one she will listen to at times. When I can’t get her to budge during a stand off on a walk, he is the one who can get her to come with us, by taking her hand. If I tried that it would be a scream fest haha.PhotoGrid_1486738594516

Life with two kids can be really hard, as any parent of 2 or more will know. But during a recent after school painting session I realised how far we have come and how much more manageable it is these days. Where in the past it would probably have ended in meltdowns all round, this time it went really smoothly. No meltdowns and no paint everywhere!IMG_20170208_162823_214

Of course there are times when the pair of them drive me completely and utterly bonkers… But there are also times when they are really just great fun!PhotoGrid_1486737985059

12 thoughts on “Siblings February 2016

  1. Aww that is so lovely. Boo is the only one G will listen to at times. It’s great having back up 🙂
    It’s lovely seeing their relationship blossom. That age gap will be just a tiny bit more than G and the new one so it’s interesting to hear monkey may remember. #siblings

  2. Oh so cute cuddled up on the sofa in dressing gowns, to craft time and getting creative to snow falling. WOW what a month for your adorable siblings. #siblingsproject

  3. I do love your children’s bond, and I know I say it every time they do remind me of our siblings. I often wonder if Ethan remembers his pre-sibling days, I’m sure he does as he was four, and I really hope he loves that we are now a four. As always a lovely siblings post.

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