I joined in with the Siblings project throughout 2014, and I really love being able to look back and see their cheeky faces and read about how Little Man and Boo’s relationship has grown and developed, so I’ll be doing the same each month again this year.
These are two of my favourite shots of them together over the last couple of weeks…
Not the best of photos, you can’t see their faces, and the first is blurry. I know, but I’ve chosen them because of what they say about my children this month.
The first makes me laugh when I look at it. They love it when I get a roll of lining paper out for them to scrawl all over, and it’s sweet to see them contentedly sitting side by side and quietly working. It’s one of the rare activities that will keep both of their attention for quite some time. Though Boo’s skills are clearly stronger, they’re on an equal footing here, as they can both do what they like. In this shot, I’d just laid out a fresh piece, and told them that they each had the half they were sitting in front of. Boo set to work practising letters, in that small little space there, whereas Little Man immediately wanted to claim his entire workspace by drawing huge circles and long lines all over it! Made me smile to see how differently they operate.
In the second, they’re peering out of our bedroom window, as they often do when they’re up together in the morning. I find it cute to look at, but it also puts me in mind of their morning play sessions, full of imagination, make believe and chatter. It’s lovely to listen to, even when I don’t want to be awake!
And here they are, at least one moment where I have them looking at the camera! I love that they’re holding hands, too.
The last few weeks have of course included the Christmas break, which has meant two weeks of these two playing with each other all day every day and they have absolutely loved it. Back to normality now, and Boo’s been happy to go back to school and Little Man’s been content having Mummy back to himself again. They create their havoc from 3.30, so they still have that!
Lovely pics… And as you say, its the real everyday moments that you catch that are the best, rather than the staged photographs! Lovely start to your new “Siblings” year! Love the jumpers in that last photo!
Thank you. Yes, it’s these moments that really capture their relationship so well x
I love the last one, and those jumpers are so cute! Yes, I really enjoy listening to my two chatting and playing first thing in the morning when we’re all relaxed and don’t have to be getting ready for school. Even if it is ridiculously early 🙂
Thanks, my mum knitting them, and they are adorable! It makes early bearable! x
Such beautiful, and cheeky (!) photos 🙂
Thanks, Carol! x
That photo under the curtains is hilarious! And I love that they’re holding hands in that last pic, so cute! x
I love that little hand holding, didn’t notice until I edited the shot 🙂 x
Oh I love the picture of them peeking out of the curtains – there’s something so timeless about it and so sweet! I’m really glad you enjoyed 2014’s Siblings – yay for a whole new year!!
I loved it, and look forward to joining in again this year – thanks for hosting 🙂 x
I think quirky and off the moment shots are often the best as they really can catch them in midst of activities they’re enjoying – and let their personalities then shine – rather than just a pose. And the feet under the curtains just tells a story in itself!
I like them, as as you say, it captures their personalities x
That last picture is adorable. I thought that it couldn’t get any cuter and then I noticed that they are holding hands! What sweet children they are. And those jumpers? Bloomin’ fabulous.
I love that, too! My mum made those jumpers, and they are just too cute!
These photos are sweet. I think I may have to get myself a roll of lining paper, seems like a great idea rather than always using printer paper and never having any in the printer when we need. So lovely imagining them bantering with each other peeking out of the curtains. 🙂 #siblings
We always have some in, and it is so handy. I stock up in Ikea! Oh, there’s always banter 😉 x
Ah lovely pics, I adore the one of them hiding behind the curtains! The drawing one is awesome too because as you say it shows the different way they work. Just lovely 🙂 xx
Yes, I love that one, perfectly captures their differences! x
Aw what gorgeous photos – love the way they are both so engrossed in their own drawings in the first one – together yet independent, the way they look like they are plotting mischief together behind the curtain in the second one and the way they are holding hands in the last one. Beautiful moments captured.
They are the little moments, side by side, yet always together. Thank you x
I love the picture of them peeping out of the window! I’ve caught Ben and Chloe doing that on several occasions – in fact my neighbours across the back have often told me they wave at each other! Perhaps I’m bringing up a pair of spies!
That last picture is just so precious with the little hand hold – gorgeous!
Ah, that is sweet! Thank you 🙂 x
Great, natural pics of your two. They look like they are the best of friends! x
Thank you, and yes, they are 🙂 x
Absolutely love the snap of them in the curtains together- a familiar sight in our house too!
It’s so sweet, isn’t it?!
most often its the blurry ones that make the best natural shots.
Very true 🙂
Awww, love these, so sweet. And I love that in that drawing one she is busy writing very daintily, while he was done a great big scribbly picture; just shows the chalk and cheese you often get between siblings.
So glad to have you joining in again this year. x
Thank you, Lucy. I love seeing their little personalities like that. Thanks, and thanks for hosting as I do love this linky x
Aww they are very cute in the last photo. Love their Snowman jumpers.
Thank you, I love those jumpers, too 🙂
Beautiful. I love ordinary candid photos, the posed ones are beautiful too of course but its nice to keep some of the every day moments photographed too. I love the little legs under the curtain, so sweet.
I like them, too, thanks. It’s the little moments that can get forgotten, I think, so nice to keep them here 🙂
What fantastic photos! I love the one of them behind the curtain, my two children do that often! 🙂 Your children look very happy 🙂 #Siblings
Ah, thank you. They are a happy pair 🙂 x
Love that shot of the legs, such a perfect moment captured! And that last photo is just adorable, l love that they are holding hands x #siblings
They are so sweet at times! Thanks x
Lovely pictures, love the one of them looking out the window together x
Thanks very much x