Sisters

At 4 years and 18 months respectively, Eloise and Abbey are starting to find that having each other around is great fun. First thing every morning, Eloise would ask for her sister so that she can give her a cuddle or to play. They also do a lot of role playing and Abbey is often referred to as "my little Bubba" by Eloise who pretends to be Abbey's mummy.

Where once Eloise was the aggressor, Abbey is just as likely to be the one to hit her sister with a toy. Although in the last month or so, Abbey has refrained from hurting her sister so often and has started to give her sister cuddles. It is so cute watching them cuddle up to each other.

Giving big sister a hug

Eloise is very generous with her cuddles



Sometimes the attention is just a little too overwhelming !

They are starting to play well together, although more often than not Eloise gets annoyed with Abbey as Abbey still enjoys pulling down whatever Eloise has built or running off with a puzzle piece or a Barbie that is in play. One of the phrases heard quite commonly in the house is "Oh, Abbey ....." followed by Abbey throwing or dropping whatever it is that she has snatched and bolting in the opposite direction.

The girls at play  

Despite how much Abbey may sometimes annoy her, Eloise is very protective of her younger sister and is generally on the lookout for her.  She is very concerned whenever Abbey appears to be wandering off when we are out and about and has on several occasions prevented Abbey from going down the stairs when the gates have been inadvertently left opened.

A protective arm around her sister as they wait for the bird show at Healesville Sanctuary

No, the mark on Abbey's face was not from her big sister !

Eloise also takes on a very mothering role and will sometimes help feed her little sister or help her put her shoes on. However, occasionally Abbey may just be asking a bit too much of her sister ....Abbey will sometimes say "poo poo" and bend over for Eloise to smell her bottom, and Eloise will always oblige !