Last updated on November 19th, 2023 at 12:24 am
My two have been growing up state side for the summer and my how they have changed here. They are both taller, talk clearer, hair longer and blonder, and their bond is so much closer than ever before. I am always raving about how close they are and their relationship together but this summer where they have had to rely more on each other than ever before was a true testament just how much they love each other. Without their normal routines of nursery, swimming, music classes they have had less structure play with other children and more time to just be together and create their own imaginative play together. That’s one of my favorite memories about this summer, here in America, is having had the time to sit back and just watch them play together. I got to watch how creative they get with their playtime outdoors in the pool, or at the beach or in the river. They have both come alive more than ever before with the fresh air and the sunshine pouring over them each day. It’s truly been the best summer I have ever had ever.
B has become more protective of his sister even when playing with his cousins that he loves so dearly, he still always has one eye out for his sister. Or playing at the playground he is the first to come to her defence when another child isn’t playing very nicely. It’s been a pleasure sitting back and letting him try to take care of her in that respect; more this summer. If she is upset, he is the first to run and grab her Darcy Duck to comfort her. She sits on his lap and he tells her stories and its truly heart melting to watch. Together they never stop laughing in their little swimming pool outside. Everything they do is together and it’s going to be such a big change when we return and B is in school all day. MM will not have her brother there beside her as she has done, inseparably for the past two months.
This summer, their age gap has closed even more. They both seem closer in age then ever before, now just two toddlers terrorizing the house together. They both have the same nap times, bath times, bed times, like the same foods, stories, toys, and really are so similar in so many ways at the moment. I often wonder how much MM will change when B isn’t with her all day to tell her what to like and how to be. Will they still be so alike then… only time will tell.
We are coming to the end of our vacation in America, having only a week until we all return to the UK together. We have missed Daddy more than ever and can’t wait to be all together again soon. I hope the kids, no matter how young they are, have memories from this amazing family adventure we have shared this year. We have really made more of an effort to see extended family more than previous years and it really has made a big difference to the kids remembering them and getting to know them. I can only imagine each year as they get older they will start to remember everyone and pick up right where they leave off each summer the following year. I can’t wait for all those amazing adventures to starts again next year.
I am truly blessed to have two siblings love each other so much and I hope they are always like this, I know there will be bickering and fighting as all normal siblings do but at the end of the day I hope they always have each other to run to when they need someone.
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Oh Jenny, such a lovely post and such gorgeous photos of their obviously close friendship. MM is no doubt going to find it so hard having B at school when she’s had such a fun-filled summer with him, but then it also means that they’ll really appreciate their after school time together.
I’m so glad it’s been a lovely summer for you. I know that coming home to the UK is always bittersweet; sad to leave your family, but all of you looking forward to seeing Mr P and being a four again. Enjoy your last few days lovely. x
Aww Jenny — they get more gorgeous every day and HOW MUCH does Missy look like you in that first pic?! So happy you’ve been having an amazing time back in the US with your family! #Siblings
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Absolutely gorgeous post and photos 🙂 A whole summer in America sounds divine and the weather looks like it has been perfect! xxx
Ahhh it was a great time with such great weather and family and friends all around us. Couldn’t ask for a better summer. Thank you.
Gorgeous photos! I love the one of B holding MM’s face in his hands! So cute! They really have grown so much this summer. The sunshine and fresh air really does them the world of good.
I’m so glad you guys have had such a wonderful time there with your family. Lovely photos, and wow your MM is the image of you! their piercing blue eyes remind me of my P’s xx
They really have had the time of their lives this summer haven’t they – Daddy is going to see such a change in them both!
Oh these are such precious shots Jenny, especially that first one. It looks like they have got closer over their summer of family time. Enjoy your last few days together and we will be so happy to have you home! x
Will be good to see my hubby and home again but so sad to say goodbye it’s been pure heaven this summer. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks hun.
Gorgeous photos Jenny, that first one is just precious. I’m so glad you’ve had such a good summer, It’s so wonderful for them to get spend the summer outdoors, surrounded by family. But, I bet they can’t wait to get home to daddy! #siblings
Oh Sara it’s been heavenly summer all together and only wish we could always stay so long but next year will only be a few weeks. But I will take what I can get and be grateful love it here. Be good to get back to hubby and home though.
Oh Jenny – this is such a beautifully written post and I love the photographs – they’re gorgeous! It sounds like your summer has been utterly amazing, I hope you enjoy your last few days before coming back to the UK. 🙂 xxx
Thanks Alex I couldn’t ask for a better summer for my kids and seeing so many friends and family. We have loved every second of it.
Such a wonderful summer! Glad you all had a marvellous time. The photoes are beautiful!
Thank you. We have had a great summer together. I couldn’t have planned or asked for a better one.
Gosh Jenny it really does look like they have both grown up so much over summer! Love these little updates, the bond between them really is amazing x
This is so lovely and yet a little sad with school coming up. Enjoy the last few weeks x
So lovely to see them bonding and they really have both shot up. It’s so funny how a good time and sunshine does that to people isn’t it? I love that first pic where B Is being so caring x
What an amazing Summer you’ve all had. Your two are just adorable together – love how they sit together and he tells her stories, my two are very similar and I know it’s going to be difficult for all siblings to have to separate when school starts again! #ShareWithMe P.S. Thanks so much for featuring me on this week’s linky!
That first picture is surely one for the wall?! So much tenderness, bless them, they are gorgeous and their bond is clear for all to see. I am so glad you have all had an amazing summer, don’t be sad, it will soon be Christmas 🙂 x
Beautiful. Last night the little one went up to the big one, gave him a cuddle and said ‘mama’. The big one has taken this quite literally and is now trying to care for him like a mother! It does all melt your heart though. #sharewithme
Oh, this makes me feel all gooey- how lovely. I hope my tot will have a sibling and a close friendship a few years down the line. What’s your secret?
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Such a beautiful post, it sounds like they have a beautiful friendship as well as being siblings! Such a blessing for them as they grow up! #sharewithme
It sounds like they have such a special bond, I really hope my little two have a similar bond as they are only just starting to play with one another now my son has turned one xx
They are so lucky to have these experiences. Being able to spend all summer in another country is amazing. I’m sure they will remember it fondly. I know how important family becomes when you move away. More so when you have your own children. It’s great that you’ve managed to spend time with together.
Oh Jenny, this is so gorgeous, they really are 2 peas in a pod, aren’t they? When B goes to school, perhaps it will be time to have another one? 😉 Sounds like you’ve all had an amazing summer, no wonder you don’t want it to end. xx
They are just gorgeous and I’m glad you’ve had such good holidays. Am sure it will be difficult to be back here at first, but children adapt very quickly and I’m sure they will slot straight back into the school routine – may take you a little longer to love it again though 😉 x
I’ve loved following your adventures in the US, so lucky to have such a great adventures this summer. Safe travels home x
It’s lovely that you can spend time in the states and it’s a great experience! They are both blonde beauties and are rocking the surfer look! 😉 #Sharewithme
Such a lovely post. I hope when our new addition arrives in February that our two will get along like this. It looks like you’ve had an amazing summer! Bring back some of that sunshine with you # #sharewithme
What a sweet sibling relationship, & sounds like a lovely summer! #sharewithme
Ahhh they really are like two peas in a pod – how cute jenny! #sharewithme
They’re so cute together Jenny and clearly having a whale of a time in America with your family. It will be all change for them come September but they will get into a new routine and thrive no doubt. I think EJ has missed IN at times in the course of the past school year but he’s also loved being the sole focus of our attention which is lovely. Xxx #sharewithme
Such a lovely post. I know why you keep writing about it because it is so wonderful to see. our kids being close to each other. I feel the same way with my boys. Kirsten
So lovely to see their dear faces smiling at one another! Though they will surely have their differences, just looking at how in-touch they seem I am sure they will grow up to be great friends! #sharewithme
They really are so alike in some ways and so different in others. Funny how that can even be true. lol They are so fun together I am very grateful they get along.
Oh it is lovely they get on so well and as you say they have had too. Such precious memories x
Oh how lovely – they look like such good friends #sharewithme
I actually can’t wait for Holly to have a sibling to be with. She has a step brother Harry. But its not the same as she only sees him once a week.
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Ahh but lovely she has a step sibling already. I grew up with two step brothers whom I am very very close to now and love it too. 🙂 But siblings in any form are great too. 🙂 She will love it.
What an wonderful summer you’ve had and great memories for the whole family. It must be so difficult to leave your State side family and come home after having such a lovely time watching your gorgeous two enjoy themselves so much. However, the UK will be a sunnier place for having you here 🙂 #sharewithme
Thanks Clare that’s so sweet of you to say. It’s been a great summer and will have memories to last us forever. It’s great to have two homes and feel loved on two sides of the world.
I’m still in awe of you spending the whole summer over the pond! You have some seriously beautiful pics of your little ones Jenny!
They are just so precious, Jenny. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos with us. I love your updates of how much they’ve grown. The fact that Bubba takes his role as big brother so seriously, even at such a young age, makes him all the more precious. You and your family are so lucky to get the best of both worlds–in the states and in the UK. Have a safe trip back!
They are just so precious, Jenny. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos with us. I love your updates of how much they’ve grown. The fact that Bubba takes his role as big brother so seriously, even at such a young age, makes him all the more precious. You and your family are so lucky to get the best of both worlds–in the states and in the UK. Have a safe trip back! Thanks for hosting this week on #sharewithme!
Aw this is lovely! There’s something very special about a sibling bond, it’s great how close they are! Thanks for hosting #sharewithme
Such a beautiful post. How lovely that they so close, they seem to have a really special bond. Gorgeous photos, I have to say I’m quite jealous of your fab summer 🙂
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I really enjoyed your last post about your time in America & I enjoyed reading this one just as much. It’s so special that your two kiddies have bonded so well & have enjoyed each other’s company while away. It’s a testament to their bond & you as a mother. Being away really tests a family relationship & sometimes you see kids acting out instead of coming together as yours did. Such a lovely post. #ShareWithMe x
This is such a cute post! The kids look so happy together. It’s great they are so close 🙂 Thanks for hosting #sharewithme
Debbie
Gorgeous post as always. Your two ‘not so’ babies are adorable and i love the close bond that they share. I was the same with my 2 brothers. One day I do hope M will have a sibling to share giggles with! 🙂 #sharewithme
What a beautiful post as always Jenny. It will be a huge change to have them separated when your eldest goes to school, but I’m sure they will adapt to the new routine and stay as close as ever. x
I know it feels weird I won’t have them both at home with me. I am sure I will be fine I know he will. Hahaha
So lovely to read about how they’ve changed and become similar over the summer. Definitely going to be a big change for them both when B goes to school, but at least you’ll have lots of girl time together.
It’s going to be a huge change for us all in a few weeks, not only is B starting school but MM is going to nursery two days a week as I am working fulltime from home and it’s just too hard to entertain all day and work hahaa but looking forward to girlie time for sure.
Ah they are such cuties! Your holiday sounds amazing – I hope it is nice to be back in the UK and not too much of a shock! Becky x #sharewithme
Thanks Becky. Our summer was the most amazing experience ever. Wish we could go for two months every year but will be tied into school holidays from now on. But still looking forward to a few weeks there every year. It’s nice to have my own bed and house back for sure.
Gorgeous photos and lovely to see them so close. I can feel the gap closing between my two too! Xx
It’s great when there comes a time age gap close and they are closer together in so many ways. Makes it easier for parents too. lol It’s lovely to witness.
Aww lovely photos! We have five kids now. Ours have their fare share of bickering between them (probably a touch more) but it’s so nice when they all get along together. Precious times!
Thank you it really is melting heart moments when they get all lovely and play together nicely. Oh yes I know all about that I am one of eight children and the baby. lol
Beautiful shots, especially the ones in the pool. You can see how close they are, and I love seeing how a bond between a brother and sister can be so strong – I hope mine will have the same. #sharewithme
I always thought I wanted two boys or two girls just so they would be super close and love each other like best friends and siblings but it can be just the same with a brother and a sister. I feel so lucky they are inseparable. Thank you.