What can I say about the last month? It’s been chaotic, exhausting, fun, surprising. It’s been an education.
With all three in school now, it’s been a month of change for us all. I’m still trying to get into a productive routine (gosh, I can faff!). The children are all settled, but tired. The chaos of homework, activities and play dates defeats us some days!
But, the biggest challenge has been the tiredness.
The wee girl is coping remarkably well, although she can be a bit of a challenge by the end of the day.
The 6yo though. Well, if I thought the bickering was bad, I wasn’t prepared for the full on fighting.
It’s been a tough month for my little man. His brother aggravates him, knowing just which buttons to push. His little sister pesters him, pokes him and generally annoys him.
He hasn’t been coping with it too well.
There have been tears, there have been tantrums. There has been hitting.
We’re working through it, but I have to admit it’s been tough going.
But then, he’ll snap out of it and I’ll witness the most adorable moments. Messing around with his brother, snuggling on the sofa with his sister.
It’s a phase. I know this. Just like many phases before, and many more that will come.
It’s been one of the hardest to watch though, so far.
And, despite reminding myself that siblings fight; it’s part of the dynamic. I don’t like to see any of them upset or sad or angry. I like it even less when they have made each other upset, sad or angry.
But, then they agree to do this for me, even though none of them really wanted to!
And I know that, whatever ups and downs we have, everything will be okay.
Sara it must be a full moon my two have bickered like mad the last couple of weeks and driven me to distraction x
Maybe that’s it! Driving me nuts :)
We are suffering from tiredness here too – a grouchy 4 year old is not a good thing! Gorgeous photos as always, they all look so close x
No, it is not! And, despite the fighting, they really are very close x
At least they did do the pictures and by the end it looks like they even enjoyed it. I think it is the most difficult thing to deal with too and this is definitely the most difficult term. I hope things improve soon, in the meantime there is always wine ha! Lovely pictures Sara xx
Thank you Lisa, I just hate to see them upsetting each other, but I guess it comes with the territory!
Sometimes I wish my child had a sibling and then i am reminded how sometimes they fight but still it would be nice for her to have someone to play with and be friends. I enjoyed your post and love the coloured hair! Angela
Most of the time, it is wonderful, but the fighting can be very draining!
My 6 year old also gets annoyed with his younger siblings pestering him. It’s hard to organise everything around 3 kids and make sure that they aren’t fighting all the time. The glimpses of seeing them together and helping each other are priceless though x
It is difficult, someone is always left out or being dragged somewhere they don’t want to go! But, the moments where they are just happy being together are priceless x
Gorgeous kiddos! We’re struggling with our almost six year old at the minute, the mixture of school and growing up has given her the attitude of a teen, and winds up her little sister no end. They drive me bats!! But then, they’ll randonly start being cute again and it’s all forgotten! Jodie x
My three year is the teen in our house, and boy does she know how to annoy her brothers!
It will be, you’re right. Siblings are meant to fight, I think, all part of the relationship. It does sound like a tough month, though, so I do hope this phase passes soon for you x
So sorry to read that you are going through a fighting phase. My brother was ten years older than me so we didn’t really do things like this. What a big change for you with all of your children now at school. I thought with Ethan being at school I would get so much more done but the time passes so quickly x
Time really does pass terribly quickly, doesn’t it? Never get as much done as I’d like!
That sounds really hard to take, and it must be weird suddenly having them all at school! I bet it’s hard work co-ordinating everything! Lovely photos x
It has it’s moments!
You wouldn’t know the troubles from the lovely photos. Hope things settle soon! x
It’s amazing how quickly they can go from fighting to being the best of friends :)
Ah it sounds like your little people have been going through some tough times. I think changes always bring bickering, especially when they are feeling tired. I am sure things will get back to ‘normal’ soon and you got some great cuddly photos, even if they didn’t want to!
I think you’re right, and they are definitely tired. We’ll get through this phase!
It’s hard when they’re going through a phase of bickering and fighting – I think the tiredness probably plays a huge part though, it is so much harder to keep control of our emotions when we are tired. I know I struggle with it a lot as an adult and it must be harder still for children to do so. My two have been squabbling more since we’ve been back at preschool and with Sophie starting to drop her nap all together, the afternoons can be quite a challenge. My twin sister and I used to squabble a lot as children but we’ve always been close in spite of it all. Glad that there are lovely moments with your trio to make up for it all – love the photos of the three of them together and the one of your 6yo having snuggles with the wee girl. Hope the challenges start to ease a little soon as they readjust to being back at school again.
With the 6yo, it is absolutely the tiredness. He is exhausted and emotional when he gets home from school. We just need to ride it out till he’s a bit bigger and doesn’t get quite so wiped out. In the meantime, lots of focus on fun to make up for it :)
Your kids are just gorgeous. I love the photos of the two boys.. but then..I love all the photos! I am sure that Grace was the same at 6 years old. A phase that is rather a tricky one! Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo x
Thank you Vicky, I know it’s just a phase, but it is a tricky one!
Ahhh bless – how busy and lovely too! Glad they’re all settled. We have major tiredness some days too. Tea times can be quite tough. They’ve been in bed at 630pm! But a lovely start to our new preschool. Nice photos xx
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Thank you, we have a fairly early bedtime most nights here too, it’s a must!
Its something that I remember doing as a kid and I’m not looking forward to it with my own girls, but bickering between siblings is a life lesson. It’s best that they learn from each other early. I hope it’s a short phase for you! #mycapturedmoment
It is a life lesson, you’re right. I fought with my sister all the time :) I can now understand why it drove my mum mad though!
I know what you mean, my two are incredibly tired by the end of a school day. I love these siblings shots, especially the ones in front of the brick wall. They look like they’re all having a good old giggle. Thank you so much for linking up to My Captured Moment x