I don't even know where to start this month... I can blame the newborn haze, right? Because our little siblings line up change is still very, very new; and we are still in the very early days of life with three siblings. All I can say is that it is everything I hoped and dreamed it might be, and more. My big two have made me so very proud.
In the days leading up to their new sister's birth they had both been drawing pictures of the family and were already including the not-yet-born addition. Our little man has talked about us as a five and not a four for quite some time now. And while I was pleased that they seemed to have such a concrete idea about what was about to happen, I worried that maybe the reality of it would throw them.
The truth is that they have embraced her into our family as if she has always been a part of it. For them she just seems to be a late arrival to the party, a part of the puzzle that was always going to be here eventually. They came running into the house to meet her for the very first time with the kind of excited smiles that make you want to cry. And as they crept into our room on that first new morning, their first whispered questions were whether the baby was still here... like they might have dreamt her. Their joy to see her snoozing in her cot was adorable. They want her to be a part of everything and anything... "can she come and see us in the bath?" "can I read to her?" "can she come and say goodbye to me at school?" "can she sleep in my bed?"... she has unquestionably been welcomed into the gang and it is a magical thing to witness.
And while I'm sure the novelty will inevitably wear off when they realise that babies really aren't very fun to begin with, it is plain to see how incredibly proud of her they are.
You can just tell that they love her already... without question.
She is their sister, she is their baby.
Do be sure to pop around the other cohosts and check out their siblings photos. I'm sending you to Keri-Anne this month, she always shares the most beautiful images of her girls who share such a lovely closeness that just shines out of her photos. Keep following the circle around until you get back to the beginning, and of course link up your sibling photos below, I can't wait to see them all.
Gorgeous photos Lucy, love seeing your big two with their new baby sister and it sounds like they absolutely adore her. Enjoy that newborn bubble and getting to grips with life as a family of five. Huge congratulations to you all again on the arrival of your beautiful little Flump xxx
ReplyDeleteAww what a wonderful reaction from the big two, and I think I can understand their sense that littlest miss has always been part of the family, it's how we all felt about Pip. Your three look so very content and complete lying there together, absolutely adorable:)
ReplyDeleteAww this is so lovely to read and such gorgeous photos of your 3! Congrats again and hope the magic continues!! Xx
ReplyDeleteAh, congratulations, and how lovely to see how well they've both welcomed their new sister. Beautiful x
ReplyDeleteLucy, she is just beautiful!!!! In that first picture, i LOVE that bg is looking at little baby and then bb is looking at bg with pride that she is a big sister now. It is so heart melting. Congrats to you all x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all. Great photos to capture this moment x
ReplyDeleteLove this! How lovely to feel so complete.
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats, she's a beauty!! I'm sure they'll have great fun as a naughty cheeky threesome! xx
ReplyDeleteAh such beautiful beautiful photos of the three of them. They look bursting with pride to have their baby sister here. Adorable. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous children. We have two already (same order and similar ages to yours) and while my husband and I are both one of three, having a third feels like a MASSIVE decision with two healthy kids already running about. Not to mention nine long months of pregnancy with two to chase after! But your lovely pictures show us the other side of that coin and what we might just be missing....
ReplyDeleteAhhh Lucy these are stunning siblings photos, welcome baby Flump to the world of blogging and we are so happy to see your gorgeous fast with your two amazing siblings. I bet BB and BG will be the very best of silbings to her. They look in awe of her in the first photo I love it. Cant' believe you are blogging so much already just after birth you are amazing. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so lovely Lucy! So glad she is here in time and hope you are both doing well. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, you can see that they already love their little sister! I'm getting so broody seeing your little addition, she is gorgeous. Huge congratulations, and enjoy this newborn stage, it goes so fast!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! They look so pleased with her. I bet they'll be the best siblings to her. X
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, such gorgeous pictures of all three of them. I can't wait to see them in the coming months, they are going to love her so much! Xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all. They both look made up with her. I Can't wait to see more pictures xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Lucy! Look at them! Three is just the best! I'm not sur mine have ever gotten over the fascination with Jonas. You might find they don't get bored of her at all! Sending so much love and many congratulations... And look at that! She timed it perfect for #siblings ! Almost like she knew!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Three little ones is such a delight. I remember introducing my girls to their baby brother. such a lasting memory :) lovely photos xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations what a beautiful post and beautiful photos they look so in love with their baby sister
ReplyDeleteI am in tears. This is so beautiful and I'm so incredibly pleased to see her in your siblings photos. It feels like such a long time since you announced you were pregnant and what a journey you've been on. Welcome to the Siblings linky Flump!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!! I love that they both drew pics of the family with baby in it before she even arrived...perfection!! It's so amazing how they slip into the family like they've always been there!!
ReplyDeleteOooh my ovaries!!! Absolutely adorable, and huge congratulations again!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my god these pictures!! Oh, LUCY. I think the first one has probably done something permanent to my ovaries.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how excited this post and these pictures have made me!!! Such a beautiful and special post. Congratulations again, I keep smiling every time I think of you xxx
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I hadn't realised she had arrived! Congratulations. What stunning photos as ever x
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Aww so adorable. Huge congratulations xx
ReplyDeleteAwwww so adorable!!! She is just beautiful and she already looks so much like BB and BG! Congratulations. I cant wait to watch the Siblings photos over the coming months, I`m excited for a glimpse of what lies ahead for me when number 3 arrives! xx
ReplyDeleteAww Lucy! You must be so proud! They are beaming with joy and love for their little sister! x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous post Lucy. Huge congratulations on the birth of your new daughter!! Lovely to see how well she's slotted in already xx
ReplyDeleteThese photos are absolutely beautiful and what a perfect way to capture the early days of being a family of five.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Precious moments seeing your older children with the new baby...just makes your heart melt!
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations Lucy. This is such a beautiful post and it has taken me right back to when my boys met their little sister for the first time. Gorgeous. Enjoy every moment x
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet together already. I hope you're settling into your new life together x
ReplyDeleteEek a picture of 3, how precious, so excited to see these 3 grow up together with pictures here. Beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteAhhh the cutest! Huge congratulations. They look like wonderful big siblings!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! I'm glad you are all doing so well!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear that they think of their new sister as a late arrival to the party - so cute
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