Big Sister & Big Brother with Little Sister

I always shop the clearance sales. Last year I found these “Big Sister,” “Big Brother,” and “Little Sister” shirts at ToysRUs, and I couldn’t resist.

I’m always a little nervous, shopping a year ahead, hoping the clothes will actually fit when the next year rolls around. While Micah’s shirt is a bit big (he will be able to wear it again next summer), both of the girls’ shirts are getting snug.

This past weekend Mara was getting dressed, and she told me, “Mommy, we haven’t worn our matching pink shirts for awhile!”

Realizing that the shirts are sleeveless (and it is already October–unbelievable!), I said, “Why don’t we wear them today? It might be the last chance we have this year!”

So of course, there were pictures.

In the first picture, Micah is “shooting” Carissa. . . No, I didn’t teach him to do this.–Must be a boy thing.

The girls shared some special “sisters” moments. . . I think they will be sweet little friends very soon! Carissa adores Mara, and Mara loves her role as Big Sister.

Carissa’s expression in the picture of Mara dog-piling Micah is just priceless!

And randomly, the two girls looked up at Micah, standing there in his “I’m the Big Brother” shirt, at the very moment that he looked quite proud to be the big brother.

I love my three littles. 🙂

And looking at these pictures, I’m going to say Micah was right this weekend, when I was grooming our Westie, and Micah said he needed a haircut too!

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