I’m fortunate, I know, as my children are the very best of friends. Never has that been more apparent than in the moment that I’m going to share today.
You know that half an hour before the kids go up and you get the bedtime routine under-way? It’s always a little chaotic in our house, is it everywhere? The kids are tired, but feeling playful as Daddy is home and they’re free of the dinner table. So madness tends to reign.
Boo likes to play with the throw, and it’s often a cape or such-like. I’d rather she didn’t, as I can only see it ending badly, and one of the children tripping over it. Of course, I’m often right…!
She ran giggling with it into the hall the other night. The hall with the hard, wooden floor. Little Man stepped onto it, excited to be stamping all over it. And then, yes, you see where this is going, don’t you?, she quickly ran off with it, taking Little Man clean off his feet in the process and landing on his face. Cue lots of crying. She was put on the step, and was also sobbing.
When Little Man calmed down a little, he pulled back from my cuddles and looked about. He spotted his big sister, still crying on the step. He kicked his little feet to indicate to me that he wanted me to put him down, and as soon as his toes touched the floor, he scampered out into the hall to Boo and opened his arms up to envelop her in a hug. It was so utterly adorable, selfless and sweet. Unconditional sibling love at it’s finest. And, of course, as soon as he did this, Boo stopped crying and smiled through her tears and hugged him tightly back. I was the only one still tearing up…
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That is lovely isn’t it, no wonder you were a bit emotional yourself. Neither of my two like to see each other crying, even if it’s one of them who are the cause of the tears in the first place 🙂
It was just so sweet and selfless. Bless x
Such a loving siblings. Love them. It’s a pride seeing them love each other, isn’t it?
Sending smiles!
#MM
Yes, I am very proud of them & their growing bond x
Oh that’s just so lovely! I can imagine it all, the chaos with them both crying, her on the naughty step, and then such a moment of sweetness at the end! xx #magicmoments
It was chaos, you’re right, & very noisy! And then so sweet 🙂 x
These are the precious moments in family life
Absolutely x
Oh bless him, I remember when my 2 were like that. They’re getting older now so the attitudes are coming into play, but when the rare moments of unconditional sibling love is noticed, it melts me heart #magicmoments
It’s so sweet to see! Thanks x
Oh so adorable! I love it when they do things like this it really warms me 🙂 x
It was adorable. And Boo brightened immediately, too 🙂
That is so lovely! Hope my kids will be the same one day xxx
Hope so – it’s really lovely to see x
That is one of the loveliest blog posts ever. You have lovely children! x
Oh, thank you so much x
This is so sweet I almost cried. Man I am a softy lately. So beautiful. Forgiving and selfless completely. What a great sibling moment, definitely a magic moment. Thank you for sharing. Loved it. #magicmoments #whatsthestory
Ah, didn’t mean to make you cry! It was so adorable, though 🙂
Reminds me of my sister who I miss most. We fight, we forgive and I just want to see her again. This is a really really endearing post.
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As siblings should do. Thank you x
Aww me too! *wipes eyes and sniffs* How utterly adorable. I have a few occasions like those and they are totally heartwarming :o) xx
It was so sweet – you’d have all been crying if you were there! X
That’s so beautiful. I bet he didn’t blame her at all. Unconditional sibling love is so adorable. I saw it twice in my daughter yesterday – once for each of her brothers – and I was so proud of her.
It’s lovely to witness, isn’t it? I’m quite sure he didn’t hold it against her at all x
How sweet he forgave her and cheered her up. How come she was on the step, though ? I take it you mean one of the naughty step things ? As you know I’m only a dog mum so I was clueless there !!
Ah, yes – the naught step! She doesn’t go on it often, so when she does, she knows it’s bad! Thanks x
Aww. What a sweetheart! When I hear stories like this, only makes me wish that little T also had a sibling!
They are lovely together, I’m very fortunate. I know plenty of others who aren’t!
Aw how sweet! I remember times like this between my two younger sisters; sibling love at it’s finest.
It was lovely 🙂 x
Oh my word Jocelyn what a wonderful story, almost brought a tear to my eye. It’s such an easy thing to do isn’t it. How lovely that Little Man went to Boo though, that’s just fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
It was just so sweet, and a moment worth remembering 🙂 Thanks for hosting x
Oh bless him!! LP is gradually hugging and kissing Little Man more and being nice to him more often than not but he has idolised her from the start – Staring at her lovingly and kicking his legs in excitement when he sees her!
Our late afternoons are always a bit chaotic too! x
Oh, that sounds the same as here then. Little Man adores Boo so much 🙂
Oh, how lovely 🙂 The wee girl hates to see her brothers cry and always tries to make them feel better, it’s the sweetest thing ever x
It really is. So sweet to see x
That’s so sweet! Nothing can quite compare with sibling love 🙂
No, so powerful and sweet x
Aw, such a beautiful moment! You can’t beat some sibling love 🙂
It was adorable 🙂 x
awww honey this is beautiful what an utterly lovely thing to witness between your children! xx
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Thank you – it was lovely 🙂 Thanks for hosting x
Such a beautiful moment hun, my eyes were watery just reading that. Bless them both, it is lovely that they have such a special bond xx
Ah, thank you. It’s a lovely bond, and it seems to strengthen all the time 🙂 x
Oh my gosh – thats made me so teary!! 🙂
It was very sweet! X
Awwwww …. sniff!
I know – so sweet! X
I am so darn emotional right now.. having read through some of these posts and now this one, damn! Thats one of the sweetest things! My two are quite close and when the baby hurts himself, my 6 year old cries too because of his pain. Kids really are amazing. Love this!
It was just so sweet, sorry to make you emotional! Kids are amazing 🙂
Awww, how sweet! Seeing the love between your children is quite simply the best reward you can get as a mum. I really hope my little ones grow up to become best friends. x Mel
You’re absolutely right. I love watching them together and I know how much my brother means to me, and see the same bond developing with them x
Such a sweet story!
Thank you!
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Aww, little moments like these make all the work of having 2 kids worth it! 🙂
Absolutely! It went from stressed-out to heart-melting within seconds! Thanks x