people have told me raising two kids only a year apart is harder than raising twins. i wouldn’t know which is harder since i’ve never had twins, but what i know is that it was really, really hard. my oldest was only 7 months old when i got pregnant with my younger one. oh, she was still just a little baby herself and depended so much on me when she became a big sister. she still depended so much on me and yet i expected so much from her. and she has not let me down but have exceeded any expectation i’ve had of her as the role of a big sister. and ana of course couldn’t be a more cuter, adorable, charming little sister that she is.
and the best part about having two girls a year apart? they are the best of friends. it’s so fun to see them be interested in the same exact things, liking the same toys, t.v shows, and clothes. it makes me so happy when i see them sharing, loving, playing with each other. it makes me so warm when i see them take care of each other, and protect each other. and while the first two years were really hard, it’s actually easier now since they entertain and keep each other company and are so close! they even share clothes which is going to save a lot of money! 😉 so it was a small price to pay on my part for their endless friendship and such close relationship.
adi said to me a couple months ago, “mommy? i’m the big sister and ana’s the little sister, huh? well, i’m always gonna watch out for ana and always keep my eye on her.”
and boy, did she mean it! the other day some kids called ana a not-so-nice name and she came to tell me what they said. i told her it doesn’t matter what other people say because she knows, i know, and heavenly father knows that she is not what they said and it doesn’t matter what other people say. feeling somewhat dissatisfied with my response, she went to her older sister adi to tell her what happened. immediately, adi put on her shoes, went outside and went right up to the kids and as she put both of her hands on her hips she said, “hey! no one calls my sister that, she is not! if you keep calling her that, you guys are the one that is, okay? you be nice to my sister!” she repeated this line about 6 more times to make sure they got her point. then they all played together happily. i listened to the whole thing inside the house with the window cracked open, giggling and being so proud of her. and being so grateful they are the sisters i always hoped they would be.
This is so cute. My sister and I are a year apart too and I wouldn't change it for anything. We are the best of friends, we have always shared our clothes, had the same friends, and tastes in everything. Makes life a lot more fun and sweet!
So cute! I remember beating up the boys at school who picked on my younger sister (we are two years apart.). 🙂 We are still the best of friends to this day!
hola 🙂 this is my favorite post from you to date!! (even though i love alllll of them! my sister and I are less than a year apart! we love/dis-like/mostly-love each other! GB!
Good for you. It takes love and caring from a mom to raise love and caring children. Good job!!
So cute! Those pictures remind me of the photos my mom has of me and my sister. There are a lot of the "big sister hug-squishing little sister" – Ana looks a lot happier about it than my sister ever did.
What a sweet post. <3 And your daughters outfits are lovely.
What a sweet post. Your daughters will each have a best friend for life!
And as the older sister (my sis is 16 months younger) I can totally relate to being protective and defending against rude comments. 🙂
they are both so adorable! and growing up so fast!! And we're still not getting older;))
hugs!
J
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My youngest two are 13 months apart. AND I LOVE IT!
It is harder than twins! But now that the are a little older (29 and 15 months) I find they are so sweet to each other and are the best of friends. And hey, matching outfits are a bonus! 😉
Oh, that's what i'm hoping for! That they'll have the same group of friends, so that they'll always keep an eye each other and help each other to stay out of trouble. 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
haha, that's awesome! thanks for your comment! I can imagine my oldest daughter doing the same thing. 😉
You are so sweet, thank you! And wow, less than a year apart, that's crazy! but so close, I'm sure. thanks for your comment!
Haha, so it's not just us girls, it must be a universal thing for the big sister to hug/squish little sister. 🙂 thanks for your comment!
Oh, yes! I totally forgot about that! Thanks for reminding me, I'll post it tomorrow!
Oh, you are so kind, thank you for your sweet comment. 🙂
so you and your sister are exactly the same as my two girls, 16 months apart! Thanks for your comment!
Yes, of course! we're getting younger while they are getting older, right? 😉 thanks for your comment!
Wow, you must be one busy mama! and yeah, it is the sweetest to watch, isn't it? 😉 thanks for your comment!
You are always so sweet, thank you for your comment!
Too cute! And I loved Adi's vest 🙂
That is a fantastic older sister!