Kids, I need photos for Siblings. Please stand still. One minute, I promise. No, really, just one minute. But please, stand still.
Every month!
And every month, this happens.
It’s hilariously frustrating.
But, each month I look at the photos and I smile. Because these kids are amazing and funny and such good friends.
This month has been incredibly busy; Scout events, classes, swim meets, projects, school events; it has flown by. I’m painfully aware of time passing, far too quickly, and taking a moment to enjoy the here and now has become a priority.
As Gretchen Rubin says;
The days are long, but the years are short.
We seem to have settled into a better routine and the bickering that was so prevalent last month has eased a little. Not completely of course, that would be up there with flying pigs and rainbow unicorns.
But life has definitely been calmer, and a lot quieter.
Long may it continue.
And, long may these three have this much fun together!
Each month, I wonder at how they’ve changed. Each small shift in their dynamic is fascinating to me, and although month to month the changes are often small, insignificant even, when looked at over the course of several months it seems that they are taking great leaps.
At times the age difference between them is stark in it’s size, their current likes and capabilities seeming at odds with them ever finding common ground. But, they do. They meet in the middle, and watching them curled up on the sofa or building mazes for hexbugs or creating wonderfully elaborate and imaginative games, makes me very proud.
They are very lucky to have each other.
And, occasionally, they stand still for a photo.
have to say, love the out takes!
Thank you, me too :)
I always love your Siblings post because it’s accompanied by such lovely lifestyle photos. They make me smile because you can see their energy and constant wriggle-ness in the photos
You’re right, sometimes the age gap seems so big but as all best friends do, they find time and space for each other. You’re all lucky to have each other xx xx
Thank you Tracey, I’ve come to love taking these photos, they always end up having such fun when I do :)
Great photos, it’s so difficult with 3 isn’t it! Sounds like you’ve had a really nice quiet month.
Life with three certainly has it’s moments!
Oh I love the photos where they are expressing themselves – you really get a fee;l for their wonderful characters!
Thank you! These photos are very much them :)
Haha I love all the outtakes. I would never be able to keep a straight face if I was trying to make them stand still :)