Last updated on November 19th, 2023 at 12:19 am
At almost two and four years old my two toddlers are at that age of exploring and being hyper. I thought as a hyper person myself I would have no problem keeping up with two toddlers in tow but somedays they really give me a run for my money energy.
I talked a lot about how January and February were crappy, slow months for us with illnesses, March has been the complete opposite. We are half way through the month and it’s been packed with days out, play dates, parties, adventures out back, park visits, and soon Grandma from America will be here. That is just going to make the last two weeks of the month disappear in a flash. We have so many things planned for her visit and the kids are so excited to see her, it’s been way too long. 
With March comes more sunshine, a little warmer temperatures and the garden coming into bloom. My two are lovers of gardening and playing out back of our house. I am so grateful we have the space for them to be safe and play at to their hearts’ content. Whether they are on the double slide we have, getting our their own gardening tools out or kicking the ball around it’s their oasis out back as much as it is mine. Sometimes they just want to play with the rocks at the side of the house, and get dirty. That’s ok, because fresh air is great for all of us. 
In the last few months I have seen them argue a bit more over toys like true siblings do and push each other’s buttons a little more than they used to. It doesn’t bother me as I know from having my own siblings this is love too. We push and argue with the ones closest to us because we care. They really do care so much for each other. The dynamics of who is the boss is changing a little more each day and I think soon Missy Moo will dominate it completely eventually.
Buba is the affectionate one that wants to kiss and hug his sister even when she doesn’t want it. He is the one that will make sure she has her favorite Duck “kack, kack” before she naps or goes to bed. He loves to hand out her daily vitamin before taking his own. He makes sure she has her spoon for breakfast before grabbing his own. He really does put her first for so many things on a daily basis and it makes me proud of the amazing big brother he will be. I even heard him trying to teach her numbers and learns the other day and it melted my heart.
Missy Moo is the leader. She decided what games they are playing and where they should go. She is the first to grab her brother’s hand and pull him to come play with her in her room. She is the first to run and turn on the bath when it’s bath time for them both and throw the toys in for them to play with. (obviously with Mommy next to her, safety and all). Missy Moo is the first to run and make sure her brother gets up ok if he has fallen over and scraped his knee. She does a check over to make sure there isn’t anything more serious wrong with him before running off to get me. I have seen her help him off the ground a few times and pull him back to playing. She is the strong one for them both yet she cares for him just the same. She always makes sure that he is there and they are equals in everything. 
While watching their bond and love grow for one another it brings back so many amazing memories to me of my own siblings. I enjoy sitting back and watching them interact and all the normal sibling things that happen unfold before me, recalling how I would have acted or felt in those moments as a child myself. Whether I ever have anymore siblings to add to their relationship I don’t know but I will be happy that I have my two beautiful babies and that they have each other, forever now.
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Thats so sweet that Missy Moo will check to see if her brother okay before going to get you. True sibling love 🙂 xx
That’s Kerry. They may fight and argue sometimes but it’s clear they also love and care for each other so much.
It sounds like they have an amazing bond, I’m sure you are very proud of them both. x
Oh yes very proud indeed and it’s bittersweet to watch.
They are SO sweet!! Bless that little poppet, going to check on her big bro before she comes to fetch you. I love it also that she’s the bossy ring leader!! Typical girl!! Brilliant!! 🙂 #Siblings
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She really is the typical girl in their sibling relationship. Hahaha they are fun together.
They are the cutest! My two have a similar age gap (2.5 year old & 6 month old) and I hope that when they are the same age as yours they have relationship like that!
They will. I think it’s natural to have this kind of relationship being so close in age. Yes sounds exact same age gap. I noticed it a lot more when baby started crawling and then walking because then buba realized she was a person and not a thing. Lol he didn’t quite understand what it meant to be a baby so young himself.
Oh this post is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, how lovely. And such lovely photos. And what a lovely age gap too.
I do worry about Boo as I don’t know if we will have anymore, but it really upsets me that she will essentially be an only child (she has two half brothers who live in Denmark) I wish for nothing more than to be able to give her a sibling, but after suffering with HG I am not sure I can put myself and my husband though it again, or put Boo through it as I could barely look after myself last time..
Oh bless you. That is a tough one. She is loved by you all though so very much that’s all that matters. I bet you give her a great life. Siblings or not.
Aww they are so cute! Their relationship is so lovely to watch, even when they are bickering, although I do prefer when my two get along. It makes life a bit easier.
It certainly does but it comes with the territory doesn’t it? Lol bet your two are much the same. Sibling love and all
Such gorgeous photos of your little twosome Jenny and I absolutely love Missy Moo’s hat- that is SO gorgeous. They really are the most beautiful pair ever and you must be so proud of them- I can’t wait until we finally all get to meet up like we were talking about at Center Parcs. (we must get that organised!) If they are anything like their Mama then they must be the most kind hearted little souls! Beautiful light in these photos too. xx
Thanks Katie that means a lot. Yes we really do need to get that booked pronto. I would love that and I know all the kids would too. Us ranfling eight children under six would be hilarious. Hahahaha but so fun. Her hat is next and she picked it out. So funny. She says hi Everytime she puts it on. Makes me laugh.
Your two are so cute together, a perfect pair! The sunnier weather has made our march completely different to Jan and Feb too – I am loving it so far! Enjoy the rest of your month lovely lady x
Thanks Donna for your amazing comments all the time and blog support. Yes most definitely the sunshine helps and longer days. I am loving it.
Aw! What a lovely sibling bond! Sometimes I read about these strong willed little sisters and it makes me wonder where that leaves the little brothers! It seems more difficult to judge somehow although I know my little EJ knows his own mind and can be pretty stubborn at times! I’ve seen my two playing together this weekend and it makes me so glad that they have each other – despite all the disagreements and bashings that inevitably come they clearly love each other to bits. 🙂 X #ordinarymoments
Exactly that’s true sibling bond different than any other relationship. I love it. Oh little brothers can be strong willed too. Maybe it’s a second child thing. Lol
I have seven children, and I have to say, watching those sibling relationships develop is equal parts the best, and worst part of my job.
No one will ever understand them the way they understand each other. Of course, no one will ever be able to push their buttons the same way either.
I still think the best gift I’ve ever given them, is each other.
You have a lovely family.
Thanks Anne. Yes I think so too. What a great family you must have. I love a big family being one myself. If I wasn’t an expat I would have more as I love the dynamics of a big family.
They look sooo adorable. The age gap doesn’t seem to affect how they interact with each other. Its really nice to watch,
Thanks Joy. No at 20 some months there isn’t much of one anymore. I bet as they get even older it will close even more. It’s lovely to watch.
This is so gorgeous and lively to read how their relationship is changing and growing. He sounds like an adorable big brother and I live that she is the boss! Xx
I think that’s just the way with girls isn’t it? Bossy! It’s funny when she is the smaller one but he is the lover and cuddler. They balance each other for sure. Thanks hun.
I love reading your updates Jenny, your two are so lovely together and so kind to each other. It is beautiful to see x #siblings
Thank you Sara that means so much to me. I hope they always are like this together. It’s bittersweet being apart of it and watching them even when they are fighting and being normal siblings too. lol It reminds me of me and my brother growing up. lol
I’m very envious of your garden -ours is a disgraceful mess at the moment and is most certainly not a place for our little ones to play. I’m hoping we can get some work done on it this year but we shall see.
Ours was like that last year. You can peak at my garden revamp series. Took me a few weeks but I did it all by myself. So proud. Hahaha even the rock work is mine. From design to finish. So much cheaper that way.
Aw they look so very sweet! How lovely it must be to watch their relationship develop. I hope you have an awesome time when Grandma comes from America!
Thanks. I can’t wait till she gets here tomorrow. I hate not having her with me all the time here. It’s so hard when I want my kids to be close to her like I am.
Lovely photos. my three are each 1.5years apart. close but the ages can clash sometimes, only natural i guess. but like you say, its because they care so much for one another ultimately xx
Thanks Natalie. Oh yes, I think that’s just siblings relationship no matter the gap. I have siblings close in age and then 12 and 14 years older than me and it’s the same dynamic to be honest. Just sibling love and jealousy in one. lol