Sisters Know Best

You know that saying Mother Knows Best? Sometimes I think it should be Sisters Know Best. There have been many times in my life where the only person who can solve my problems is my little sister. Even though I’m older than my sister, exactly two years and eight month, I turn to her for advice, her opinion, and comfort as much as I can being 900 miles away.

Book Nook by Oh Darling Woodworks – Photography by Lauren Humphries Photography

Annabelle takes her job as big sister very seriously.

She truly knows she holds a strong influence over her baby sister Ailey – which could be a point of contention in the future if they get themselves into trouble. But for now, the way Ailey looks at Annabelle is priceless and completely endearing. She brightens as soon as Annabelle comes into her view. I’ll be sad if there is a day when the magic of their sisterhood fades.

Book Nook by Oh Darling Woodworks – Photography by Lauren Humphries Photography

Ailey looks up to her sister for so many things.

Ailey wants to eat what Annabelle eats and play with all the same toys. In no time, she will be crawling after her into ballet class. One of my favorite interactions is how Annabelle is teaching Ailey the importance of books these days – climbing into her crib to read the ones she has memorized and informing her that books are not to be licked or eaten.   Photography by Lauren Humphries Photography

Is it too early to tell Annabelle to be careful of her power over Ailey?

I want Ailey to be her own unique self, but at the same time I truly hope some of Annabelle’s ways rub off on her. Annabelle is cautious and careful in this big scary world in the best way possible. We joke that Ailey will be the one to put a penny in a light socket since Annabelle was too frightened of the unknown to try such a thing. Hopefully, Annabelle’s love of rules and affection for patrolling her sister’s every move will prevent anything like that from happening.

Photography by Lauren Humphries Photography

As their Mother, I know there are going to be times the sisters don’t agree with me. I’m happy they’ll have each other in those instances. My sister and I stuck together a lot through our youth and it helps to have a side kick when you’ve gotten into trouble. It’s not hard to understand why Ailey wants to be around her big sister so much – she’s pretty amazing. And as for Annabelle, I know firsthand that little sisters are the greatest gift ever.