My girls are twins. Born just one minute apart.
They shared the same space — so tightly all squished up in my tummy. I’ll never forget the ultrasound where we saw them touching hands through their respective amniotic sacs.
It seems that the bond of sisterhood was formed immediately, before they were even old enough to process it. Before they could decide on their own. It was just a part of who they were. 
Those first days were shocking.
When Jilly stayed the four days in the NICU, Lucy was home with me and did nothing but cry ALL NIGHT. She wouldn’t sleep. It was atrocious. I remember groaning and thinking, “Oh my goodness … how will ever get this child to sleep??? I’m going to DIE.”
And the VERY day that Jilly got home … the girls less than a week old … were placed on opposite ends of a bassinet. And managed to scoot and squirm their newborn way next to each other … and sleep soundly. Nose to nose. Both girls sleeping THROUGH THE NIGHT.
Lu needed her Jilly. 
That theme continues today three years later. The girls share a room, and if I ever sneak in and get Jill out first, Lucy wakes up in a full on PANIC. FREAKING out. BAD. “Where is my Jilly???!!! Where is Jilly???!!!”
It takes a few minutes to calm her down — even after she’s seen that her sister is fine and well and just woke up first. It is traumatic. In fact, we often just leave Jill in there to wait until her sister wakes up. It’s just so hard on Lu to not see her sister those few feet away.
Lucy’s protectiveness of her sister began immediately.
Always hugging her.
Always loving on her.
At the time, we all thought it was just cute baby stuff.
But now, looking back, it seems to be more than that.
As if she just knew instinctively that her younger by one minute sister would need her protection.
And Jill has always been a mix of okay with it and slightly annoyed with her older by one minute protective sister.
Because my girls, my TWINS, couldn’t possibly be any more different.
Straight hair. Curly hair. Blonde. Brunette. Tall. Short. Green eyes. Blue eyes. Loud and rambunctious. Quiet and demure.
One who walked by 9 months. The other who is still learning at 3 years. Making the divide seem larger sometimes. 
But somehow none of this seems to matter to them.
Because it’s been the sweetest bond to watch bloom. I’m always amazed at the relationship.
Perhaps different than most twin relationships because of their developmental differences, but they have such a sweet sisterhood I know God designed just for them.
Each just what they needed.
A protective helper for Jill.
And a sweet spot for Lu.
Best. Ever.
I couldn’t have penned it better myself had I been given the chance.
In that same vein, Disney sent me a preview copy of the latest Tinker Bell movie “Secret of the Wings
“Secret of the Wings” movie continues that vibrant tradition but adds to it a sweet, surprise sisterhood that was really fun to watch.
Turns out Tinker Bell has a twin, separated at birth.
Through a series of adventures, the long lost sisters find each other and cause trouble, create mayhem, and eventually succeed in doing everything they can to stay together. 
This look right here? I’ve totally seen it. Girls who are friends don’t look at each other that way. Sisters do. 
The thing as a twin mama I just loved was how these sisters didn’t even know the other existed … and within seconds of meeting, they are inseparable.
Seeing the bond my own girls have, I don’t think this is far-fetched at all. There is something special there.
Put two other random girls together and even if they got along really well, they wouldn’t go to great lengths to stay in touch. Put sisters together? Whatever it takes. Whatever it takes. (Cool side note, it turns out that Disney enlisted the help of noted twin-study experts to capture the exact reactions of twins reuniting. I thought that was super fun as I was watching with the kids.)
I tend to assume that a straight to DVD movie is less fabulous than their theater counterparts. But not so. Disney magic at its finest. Truly.
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I don’t have a sister, but if I did I think sisterhood would mean unconditional friendship. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I don’t have a sister, but I have a best friend who I think of as a sister, and to me it means unconditional support. She is always there for me, and the one person I can rely on for anything. Thanks for the chance!
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I love this! I have boy/girl twins that are a minute apart. I love their bond and feel so blessed to watch it.
As a seven-year-older sister of an almost 20-year-old with PDD (a disorder on the Autism spectrum), Sisterhood is sweet ‘nudgings’ in the right direction, listening and BEING interested in seemingly unimportant miniscule things, reminding her to bring it back to reality, laughing hysterically together, and unconditional friendship and love :)
Sisterhood means I always have 2 best friends!
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Sisterhood isn’t always sweet and nice, but you always have someone to hold your hand when it’s needed.
I don’t have a sister either, but I do have a friend who is pretty muchbmy sister. To me, sisterhood is a bond that nothing or anyone can break. It’s an everlasting friendship and unconditional love.
I have twin boys that are just a little bit younger than your girls. I too am amazed by their bond. From the beginning. They always were more comfortable being right next to each other. Thanks for the post!
I don’t have a sister and always wanted one. I have 4 brothers and you can tell they have an amazing bond with the one especially close to their age. I am extremely close to my brother just older than me.
Would love the movie. Love all Disney movies
The twin thing is amazing. I don’t have a sister of my own, but I love watching my twin daughters share thoughts and looks that show their bond.
I don’t have a sister, but having three girls and seeing the bond that they have is amazing!
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I tweeted! https://twitter.com/maelma/status/255316387445231616 thanks for this heads-up!
Never being alone. Always someone to catch you when you fall. Someone to kick you in the butt when you need it.
Sisterhood means ALL those early childhood/family memories that only you can share and reminisce about!
To mean sisterhood means friendship. My sister is someone who I can chat with, someone to complain to, someone to reminise with, but most of all someone I can laugh with.
I tweeted…. https://twitter.com/carriecrojas/status/255335743948464128.
I have a step sister and we are not very close. But I have several friends that I consider my sisters. Its just a feeling you have with them- more than friends. Two of them are my fifth cousins by marriage etc.(we have a running joke about it) but I grew up with them and our friendship has only became closer as the years have passed. Sisters and family doesn’t have to be blood just heart.
I have a “sister”. biologically, I guess she is my cousin, but we declared we were sisters many years ago. Her mom is my other mother, the one I wished I had grown up with. Our bond is very special to me because we created it and we cherish it.
I don’t have a sister, but I have 2 girls. I love seeing their bond- they love each other fiercely. I hope they will always be best friends.
What a beautiful post! I pray my girl gets a sister to love and protect! I just love your writing…. I get so excited when there’s a new post in my google reader! We also loooove all things Disney so I’m super excited for the giveaway! Have a great week!
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I LOVE sisterhood! My sister is my best friend, though we had our ups and downs growing up, it all worked out for the best in the end. I feel so bad for friends that don’t have good relationships with their sisters :( I really really really hope that Evelyn gets a sister to have that bond with!!
My sister is my best friend and I love seeing the bond form between my 2 girls. Nothing is better!!
I don’t have a deep sisterhood with my half-sister and it makes me sad. I do have a deep sisterhood with my Christian sisters and it is awesome! I hope my daughters relationship outlasts the trials that are sure to come there way.
SIsterhood means always having someone to talk to!
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In our family, sisterhood means Sedona and Marissa sharing that special look between each other, playing together, fighting together (only sometimes), and building memories together!
Looks like a great movie, love the graphics!
I’m TOTALLY JEAL that you got to see this!! Bella is awaiting with baited breath the release of this movie. She loves all things Tinker Bell and I also have to admit, it’s one of the few movies I can watch over and over w/o hating. :-) I love sisters… they are my soul-mates. And I love that my two girls have each other. I personally think it’s the best gift I could ever give a daughter: a sister.
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Watching my five yr old daughter watch over her two little bros. the great protector for sure
Sisterhood to me is the three women, “Christian sisters” that I have begun a prayer group with. We meet monthly to pray over one another and our children. It is a special bond.
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I don’t have a sister. But, I do have twin daughters like you. I have seen sisterhood grow between them for the last 10 years and it is amazing! Sisterhood to them means being there for each other!
I do not have a sister and I have only boys, but the sisters that I know are always there for each other in a way even more then other siblings are!
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Sisterhood means always having a friend, who is always there for you.
Well, I’ve gotten WAY behind in blog writing and reading. Just read this and it made me tear up. 1) because I was an only child (which was fun), but sometimes I wish I had a sister to go to.
2) Just love reading about your family and the way you describe the bonds between your kids and now, esp. the twins.
Thanks for sharing, Jeannett. love and hugs
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Sisterhood means friends for life.
sisterhood means always being there for each other
Sisterhood means even if you are apart for awhile you always come back together and are there when the other person needs you!
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My sister is my best friend. I can’t imagine doing life without her!
I have two little girls and can’t wait to see their bond strengthen even more. It’s already apparent at 3 and 6 months.
This makes me want twins, or a sister so bad!
sisterhood means always having someone by your side through good times and bad!
Sisterhood means to me: the chance to learn how to be a friend. How to love well and fight well. How to laugh at yourself. How to share.
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Sisterhood means always having a friend and a shoulder to lean on.
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Sisterhood means special bond. I love watching my daughters play and interact, even at 7 months and 2 years old. They already have such a special bond and I pray that they continue to have a sweet relationship as they grow.
This looks like something my daughter would love! She’s a big Tinkerbell fan!
I have 3 sisters and 3 daughters, so sisterhood is extremely important to me. It is friendship, security, unconditional, family, outrageous, crazy, infuriating, love, laughter, timeless.. The hardest thing is now living so far away from all of mine, so I talk a lot on the phone and remind my daughters how lucky they are!
I found out I have a 1/2 sister at the age of 18. She is amazing (& lives too far away)! Not growing up with her, I’m not sure what a relationship as young girls might have been, but as adults, she is my best friend, only 2nd to my husband. Blessed beyond measure!
We love the Tinkerbell movies! I tweeted :) https://twitter.com/marijmarks/status/258671150261993473
I have three daughters, ages 10, 9, and 8, with only 13 1/2 mths between the first two and the third one just 11 1/2 mths after that. While I know they aren’t quite twins, their bonds with each other are pretty amazing. They just recently went through a phase where they wanted their own rooms, and when we granted that wish, they begged to spend the night together almost every night. Needless to say, they are in the same room again. We homeschool, so they are home together all day long, yet they whisper into the night as if they didn’t get enough time together that day. They love each other so much! They also love the Tinkerbell movies, so winning this would be such a treat!
It means you have someone to face life’s battles with, and someone to laugh and smile at life’s fabulous moments! Thanks for the chance to win. My 4 year old is a fierce protector of her 7 yr old bro, and she would love to watch this!