September has been a big month for these siblings of mine... and there is another big month to come in October too. After a whole summer of living (and loving being) in each others' pockets the entire time; it's been back to school time. And back to school has meant big new starts for the two of them and more time apart.
I thought all the upheaval of new routines, preschool for her, primary school for him, and suddenly being separated more would be hard on them. But in a style which seems to be pretty typical with these two; they've just got on with it and there have actually been some beautiful moments where they have actually supported each other through these big changes. On the one moment when we wondered if our beautiful girl might wobble when we left her at preschool on the first day, it was her big bro that swooped in with a big kiss and cuddle and told her what great time she was going to have that saved the day. And his excitement at his first day of school was so contagious that she was practically bouncing up and down as she screamed to "have a good fun times" as he strolled into school for the first time.
So, their photo together for this month had to represent the big milestones this month has seen; with them both proudly showing off their uniforms. But what I hadn't counted on was the effect that these photos would have on me. When I uploaded them on to the computer to look through them; they made me cry... and not just a little bit. Because I looked at these photos and I realised something; I have children. Children. Not babies. Not toddlers. But children. And I have children who are really truly friends. Proper friends. The kind of friends I could have only dreamed they'd be.
And I hope with all my heart that the friendship they have is going to support the two of them through the changes that will happen over the next couple of months. I have no doubt adding a third wheel to this little twosome is going to have its challenging moments... and it's breathtakingly beautiful ones. I just hope that they continue to turn to one another the way they have during the changes of the past few weeks and that it makes the transition easier for the two of them.
Taking Siblings photos is at a really bittersweet point for me at the moment. I feel like I'm facing the end of an era, as life as a family of four is very much on borrowed time and we look ahead to a little change in line up soon. I'll be sad to see their team of two change... but I'm excited too. And it makes me so glad that I have so many photos of them together, so glad that I have been recording their relationship. Because in the not too distant future they won't really remember what it was like when they were just a two.
I have no doubts that these two will always be a tight little unit, they are so close and I really can't see anything changing that. But at the same time they are about to get a new sibling to bond with, and to share something different with. Our beautiful boy gets to be the big brother all over again, and I cannot wait to see him with his baby sister, who I just know he's going to be so gentle and careful with. And our beautiful girl is going to be promoted to big sister; a role that I know she's going to be amazing at, plus she gets to experience life with a sister, as well as a brother.
It's just crazy to think that next month's Siblings will be the last with just two... this month's could well be the last depending on when Flump decides to make her entrance. Life as we know it is about to change a lot...!
This month I am sending you to visit my cohost Katie over at Mummy Daddy Me. Katie and gorgeous girls really should need no introduction from me; do pop by and check out her photos this month and see that her lovely ladies have been up to.
How funny that our introductions both used the same phrases of big changes & living in each other's pockets!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people are going through these similar feelings this month. September feels like such a 'change' month. x
DeleteAh, such big moments for both of them, and their sibling relationship. My girl started school last year and I thought it might change my kids relationship, but no, as with yours, they just adjusted and all is well! x
ReplyDeleteYes, they've just taken it in their stride and are as close as ever. I'm glad it's been the same for you too. x
DeleteSuch a lovely post. They look so grown up ready to start preschool and school! I'm sure they will both do great x
ReplyDeleteThey both seem to have grown up a scary amount this month... I think its the uniforms that do it! And fortunately they both appear to be taking to school and preschool well. x
DeleteI love how close your two are. It reminds me of Paige and Parker so much. I can't wait to see them with their little sister. I'm so glad they are still as close as ever xx
ReplyDeleteIf anything I think they get closer the older they get... which is why I'm not so worried about a baby changing their dynamic anymore, because I really don't think anything will change the bond that they have now. x
DeleteIt's great that they get on so well and help each other out. I'm sure they will help each other out when the baby arrives. xx
ReplyDeleteI think they will... they'll keep each other entertained when Mummy is stuck under a sleeping baby at least. And I think they are both going to really want to help with all things baby too. x
DeleteIt sounds like they have been so grown up about starting school and pre-school, how fab. I don't blame you for having a little cry, I was the same last week when I was looking at photos of Eli in his school uniform!
ReplyDeleteOh I've been a mess of tears for the last fortnight it feels like... too much change and too many hormones!!! But I'm so proud of how fantastic they've both been and how happy they have both been for each other. x
DeleteOh wow, you're right, having both of them in uniform wipes away any remaining traces of babies or toddlers, they're definitely children. It'll be interesting to see how much they remember about life as a duo when Flump arrives, the gaps between my three are a little smaller and I'm sure that Elma will never remember a time when she wasn't a big sister and probably Kitty the same. Kit might just remember only having a baby sister though and as you say, the loveliest thing about Siblings is we can all go back and look and remember just how small they once were!!
ReplyDeleteOh look at them! I can't believe how fast these past few years has flown by. One of the beautiful things about blogging is the connections you make with people, although we aren't close close friends Lucy I've seen these two grow up, remember when this was Dear Beautiful Boy and when she was born *warm fuzzy moment* x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos Lucy and I'm so glad that your little duo have helped each other through the big milestones of starting primary school and preschool. I can imagine this must be a very bittersweet time, to know that there will be a change to that beautiful sibling dynamic but I am sure that the new dynamics created will be equally beautiful. How lovely to have so many memories of your little duo to look back on and good luck for when it all becomes a trio x
ReplyDeleteI love back to school photos....these are far too cute!
ReplyDeleteOh we can relate this month's siblings and all the changes and I think there are a fare few of us in this boat and hoping their "in the pocket" love for each other survives the separation and changes that life brings us. I am sure yours will. They are so adorable together in their uniforms I love it. MM is so mad that I didn't have a school uniform for her. Wish she went to preschool and got one she would love it. Prepare her for school more won't it? I hope mommy is coping with all the changes too. It's hard milestones to cross all at the same time with both isn't it? Not that it would make it an easier separately either. A moment is a moment and starting school is one of the first big ones. Lovely post hunny. #siblings
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge month for your lovely little two! And for you too of course!! Sounds like they have done so well, it's so beautiful how they've been so supportive of each other too!
ReplyDeleteWe have a year before Arrhur starts school but I know it will feel like a blink of an eye!!
I'm excited to be linking up for the first time, thanks for hosting!! X
September is a milestone month for so many this year! I'm glad that your two both seemed happy with the changes, and I bet they can't wait for the even bigger changes to come!
ReplyDeleteAww they both look so grown up in their uniforms! I look forward to finding out if next month is a photo of two or three :) xx
ReplyDeleteThey look incredibly grown up this month. Where have the babies gone?! x
ReplyDeleteReading this just takes me back six months, Lucy... I had all the same worries and fears about introducing a third, but I promise they have been totally unfounded! My older two are still thick as thieves, but both have such different and sweet relationships with Jonas. It will be lovely to see your two adapting to their new roles, and I suspect you'll find it pushes them closer than ever! Gorgeous photos of a momentous month! Well done for surviving this week. Sending lots of love Mama to Mama!xx
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see the next addition to your family have the love that these two share.
ReplyDeleteAw, they look adorable together in their uniforms. My eldest just started school, too, and it has been an emotional month for me, too, so I totally sympathise. I'm glad your two are just getting on with it though, kids adapt so well, and it looks like their bond will carry them through all the changes that are happening, including the arrival of a third baby. x
ReplyDeleteSeptember brings so many changes for so many siblings, Beautiful photos as always x
ReplyDeleteoh how cute are they!? im so excited for your new addition!
ReplyDeleteSuch a big change for them, and more to come. I'm so glad that they are taking it in their stride. We have had changes too, with my youngest starting preschool, and it has been wonderful to watch them all adapt so well. Gorgeous photos as always. Look forward to seeing if next month is a two or a three :)
ReplyDeleteOh Lucy, they are utterly adorable and they look so grown up in their uniforms! xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that they are so close. Mine both started school and pre-school this month. Bittersweet is certainly the right word! #siblings
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely to hear about their close relationship. October will be an exciting month for your family! I am sure your little ones will love having a new little sister and will adjust well. Best wishes!
ReplyDeletethat is brilliant to hear how they are supporting each other through this month of change. #siblings
ReplyDeleteAs always a lovely post. Children are so good with change and like you say just get on with it! They look so cute in their uniforms!
ReplyDeleteI was very late to link up and its the first time I could link up lol!! SO I have done the post anyway because I couldn't not, hope you don't mind... http://www.mummyburgess.co.uk/2015/09/siblings-september.html
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