The Big One and The Little One: Sisters
Jul 23
I have always thought about the age gaps between children one and two, or two and three, or three and four, and wondered just what is the best gap. They are all quite close at 20 months, 20 months and 29 months.
However what I hadn’t given much thought to was the age gap between number one and number 4. Maddy was almost six when Lucy arrived. She was a fantastic little helper! Completely smitten by her baby sister she would sit and read to her, sing her quietly to sleep in the rocker, and cuddle and soothe her. It’s such a wonderful age gap as there is no competition (yet!). They simply see each other as a friend, a buddy, and a source of comfort and laughter.
Lucy idolises Maddy. She trusts her, follows her lead, and listens to her. And Maddy thinks her baby sister is possibly the coolest thing that has ever happened to her. She has a captive audience for all her jokes and stories, and she loves to teach her new things. And the latest trick? Crossing arms so she can stomp off in a huff. Except I don’t think she has mastered the huff bit quite yet!
Delicious!! What gorgeous girls – thank you for the smiles x
Thank you Kim
Very cute!
Thanks Kristy
I think about the age difference too, AJ is now 6 and BJ is 1
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They are the same way with each other
Awww very cute!!
Lovely photos. Definitely worth framing!
I think I might just have to do that!
Looks like my family. My eldest daughter is 7 and my youngest is 9mths, with two boys in between at 31/2 and 5. My eldest absolutely adores her younger sister and loves to show her off to her friends. My two boys are only 15 months apart and are the best of friends and the worst of friends. Definately a whole different dynamic between the siblings. You have a lovely family.
Thank you so much Lisa. One thing I really really wanted was to be able to give my son a brother. I can just imagine your boys together – very cute!
Gorgeous!
Thanks Becci!
Great photos! So Cute! my 3 kids are all 3 years 3 months apart (fluke seeing no 3 was a ‘gift’)… I never thought much about the gap between my oldest (6.5yrs) to my newest (.25 of a year)…. but I think they will have loads of fun as time goes on. Whenever Miss 6 and Miss 3 fight I always tell them they should be kind to each other, for I never had a sister, I would of loved one! Luckily now I am older one of my bff’s is like a sister to me! Jane xx
I think sisters are very special. It’s so nice to hear them giggling together. I do wonder how they will get each other through the teenage years! I love your perfect 3-3 age gaps!! Lovely to hear from you Jane!
I promise I never deserted you Nat, I’ve been reading every day, but from my phone while b/feeding Liam, so tricker to leave comments! xx
Lol. Of course – I completely understand. I’m impressed you’re even reading!
There is same age difference between my sister and myself and we are the best of friends. When we are in the same country, we speak to each other every day, and in different countries, every other day. I adore the photos of the girls Nat!
There’s actually the same age gap between me and my sister too! How funny!I can’t imagine us being in two different countries now (although she spent most of my teen years as a Nanny overseas). Thank goodness for email and Skype – I’m sure you use it a lot!
It’s awful having her so far away so we Skype ALL the time! Mr 2yr old even knows how to log on and call people now!
Gorgeous – we have the same age gap & Emily has also just mastered the crossing the arms & hands on hips. She’s always smiling when doing it though:)
Haha – hands on hips makes me laugh every time!