7 Truths

7 Truths

Since Millis challenged me I need to produce some answer... So here goes:

1. I Love my job

Fact. I absolutely love teaching my kids at drama school. I think it's a rare thing nowadays which is a shame. I still act and write too which is fantastic.

2. Self obsessed people - ARGH!

Cannot stand them. Newsflash - The world doesn't revolve around you, most people are too busy with their own lives to give a monkies. Sadly, in my line of work, they are everywhere!

3. I Love to be Right

Can't help it, but I do love when I'm right. Which I am most of the time.

4. I Love Planning

This is a bit of a secret one, and most people wouldn't know this - but I actually love to plan things! I tend to pretend I'm a spur of the moment person, but in all honestly I'm all about planning... And planning... And planning...

5. I Love to throw a Party

I absolutely love to throw a good party and to have my friends and family over. If there's an occassion, (any occassion will do), you can be sure that I'm planning a big party! I've had a few through the years and now with Jackson in my life there will be lots and lots more parties in the future! His first birthday party is coming up soon...

6. I Love to try new things/experience new things

I'm always looking for new things to learn and read up on. The next item on my loooooong list is scuba diving and sign language... I honestly think that we are here to learn, and it will only make your life richer and more meaningful. One secret fave of mine is Science mags... Yup, it's true.

7. I like the Supernatural

There are so many things we can't explain and I don't believe in "what you see is what you get". I think Spirituality is very important and we have somehow lost it - or some of it anyway. I'm not sure exactly what I believe in yet, I'm still searching and shopping around but the supernatural is intriguing... The truth is out there.

Crawling, walking, talking

Lock every cupboard, close every door, move any liquids, powders, grains and whatsnots from the floor that are slightly edible, Hoover three times a day (Jeez), and mop the floor four times a day and never, never drop your guard.

Yes - that's right - my baby is now crawling like there's no tomorrow! He suddenly just realised what had to be done from months of shuffling and comado crawling. We got home from Sweden on the Sunday, I put him down on the floor and off he went - Amazing!
It's great to have him finally moving around, albeit dangerous as everything is a hazard!

But he didn't stop there. No, two days after he had sussed the crawling malarky he decided to upgrade is now crusing around the flat. He pulls himself up, walks around the first sofa, one to the next sofa by the window, then the table - round and round in a circle and he seems utterly content with himself.

It's absolutely amazing when you see your child progress and I'm very excited to see what's next.

The BAFTA's on Sunday - I'm SO excited! Not only is my dear friend P and C coming on Friday to stay, but we have a baby sitter OVERNIGHT (check us out) which means I will have my first full night of sleep in about a year!! AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!
Then again, I am going to the BAFTA's and intend to party all night long! So maybe there won't be time for any sleep after all? I can't wait to see all the celebs, so exciting! I love, love, love the awards!

Then daddy arrives on Monday which is fab. He's been looking forward to seeing Jackson so it's going to be really nice having him here. I'm planning to go into London and do some shopping, (albeit window - shopping), and maybe see some sights. Depends what dad would like to do actually, must remember to ask him today!

Back in the UK

We arrived back home on Sunday and it was lovely to see B again. Both J and I have missed him lots and lots and so it was wonderful to spend a whole day, just the three of us.

I had such an amazing time with my family. It was really lovely to just hang out with everyone and it's great with such a supportive lot! We had a family gathering on the Sunday after we arrived, and J was overjoyed to see everyone. He was on his best behaviour and, as always, stole all the lime light from mummy. (His parents are actors after all!).
He's not been so well but he was soldiering on and obviously mormor and morfar fussed over him!
We made some lovely pizzas (home made pizzas- so much better aren't they?!) and ate too much nice things, as per usual.

For the rest of the week I tried to re charge my batteries. It's so amazing to have mum around. She's naturally so used to taking care of J and he LOOOOOVES her. It's so funny to watch them, they truly have that special bond... Perhaps it's because she took care of him for so long, I don't know, but it's great to watch them. Anyhow, it gave me a welcomed break! I even managed to get some writing done, something I was mega chuffed about.
Mum will come over to see us in March, and I couldn't be happier. It was incredibly hard to leave after a great week together and she was so upset. I hate the leaving part, always have, always will but at the moment England is my home.

I also had time to go to the cinema which was such a treat - thank you dear niece!

We had a Birthday Party for the kids (and Al) on the Saturday where I learned how to play a new card game - I'm so so so hooked!

My sister, God bless her, was coaching me and somehow managed to pull me out of the depths of gloom and doom. She reminded me of who I am - something that recent events had overshadowed. She truly is an amazing person and I say this again - YOU should be a Motivational Coach.

"You were born under a lucky star..." Those are the exact words on one of those cards you get from a wishing machine at fairgrounds. (Like the one in "Big"). I randomly got it at a fairground in Illinois ages ago.
I need to remind myself of that and everything will fall into place. I guess it can be easy to lose track though and that's when your loved ones step in and help you find your way back....

Weirdly - I met a woman on the flight home that works as Motivational Speaker. She was amazing, one of those "go get!" women with a will of steel. We spent the whole journey (J fell asleep!!) talking about life and how to get motivated, staying focused and keep fighting... Hm... Thinking back it was odd that she chose to help me, sit next to me for the duration of the flight, and talk about how to get back on track? Perhaps Cosmos is trying to tell me something?

So, things are going to change around here. For the better!!

Should be writing

I should be writing but I can't seem to bring myself to get going. Actually there are tons of things I should be doing. J is having a little power nap and as I've already cleaned up the flat I thought I could get some me-time!

B has been really unwell all weekend. It started last week but escalated over the weekend and he was really poorly. It was unfortunate, and so typical. He also had to rehearse this Sunday so he was off all day. Luckily Farmor and Farfar babysat J so that I could clean up this mess!

The BAFTA'S are coming up soon. P and C are travelling over to see us which is great! I just hope that B can sort out tickets - it would be amazing! The Golden Globes are today so it'll be interesting to see where the awards go... I looooove watching the awards ceremony, it's so shiny and fake! Love it!

I really should get going with my writing.... Might just phone mum instead though for a little chat...

Juggling things

My son is amazing. He was sat in the car all afternoon as I was taking T around the area to do leaflet drops. I didn't want to do it, but we have to get more kids to sign up to our school - so have no choice. Bless him, he was a bit upset at time and had enough at around four but we had managed to target most schools by then.

We'll have to do some more leafleting tomorrow, fingers crossed that they provide some interest!

It was B's birthday yesterday so his mum, stepdad and Granny came over and we all had a curry and watched the football. (Unfortunately Liverpool lost - darn!). It was lovely but by eleven thirthy we were both absolutely knackared! We had planned to watch a film but I think we'll have to wait until the weekend.

Actually - I think we all need a holiday. We're both so, so stressed and it's really taking its toll. I just hope that it'll all get sorted. We're meant to start on the 30th... Eeek!

I'm finding it hard to juggle everything at the moment. Looking after a baby is a full time job in itself and then having to sort stuff on the side is hard work. Mind you, if I intend to work from home I need to learn how to manage. B's having a mare at work too - so that's not helping.

It can only getbetter from here though right?

Birthday boy

They say that If you can't win then join.

Well, I don't think that's true. That would only put you on their level, which is not acceptable. That saying is only true when you are levelled with an opponent worthy of a fight. Or to put it simply, having a fight worth fighting over. If neither applies surely you spend the rest of the days ignoring them/it?

It is B's birthday today and after staying up till the small hours last night I was completely out of it. I mean, I hardly heard the baby monitor I was that tired!
It's been so tough not having Brooks around at all in the evenings - I'm completely shattered. (He has been rehearsing and working late every evening since Saturday).
I felt bad though as he didn't get his breakfast in bed however I promised I would make it up for him this weekend.

It's also very stressful with work as we're still trying to get this drama thing off the ground. I must somehow get the parents to realise what a great school we are... I'm running out of options!

We're hopefully going out tonight as his mum and stepdad are coming around to baby sit and this Saturday Jackson's godparents are babysitting. (although at this rate we may just go to bed at eight!)
Anyway, Saturday I have booked a table at the Clarendon! Yeay! We have been wanting to go for ages so I'm really looking forward to it.

Hubby seemed happy about his presents too - he got some Molton Brown stuff, Diesel perfume, a Gap jumper (from mum), a DVD and of course the dinner out on Saturday...

I must remember to pack the presents for niece's daughter and my sisters gang of kids. Jackson and I are back to Sweden on the 30th! I can't wait!

Bless mum - she rings everyday asking about Bubba. It's hard as she was so close to him, being the full time carer and now nothing. It's very hard for me too of course, as I miss her terribly, and I'm so glad we could have her.

We have started organising stuff for the Christening in early May.
Or, rather we have invited the Brits now! C, (aka the hairy Godmother), has been sorting stuff since September last year - bless her! She's been talking to the priest so she actually knows more than me at the moment!
Anyway, like I said we have extended the invite to our friends here in Britain.
So far quiet a few have said they are coming which is very exciting! We have a venue and now all I need to do is sort the flights/food/accommodation etc.
Most of our friends will stay with my family and friends in Sweden and the food will be supplied by my family too.

I just need to convince B that smorgas tarta is the way forward...

Patience is a virtue

Vi far provningar varje dag sags det ju och jag tror nog att det stammer. Idag var min forsta dag tillbaka pa "jobbet". Mamma ar nu hemma i Sverige sa jag har inte langre hennes stod och jag kan lungt saga att vi saknar henne.
Jag vet att hon saknar oss ocksa och vi ses ju snart igen, men det ar jobbigt. Jag onskar ofta att vi bodde narmare, sa att vi kunde ses mer regelbundet, men for tillfallet sa ar det sa har. B och jag har forstars pratat om att bo i Sverige och det ar inte helt uteslutet. Han forstar hur viktigt det ar for mig att vara nara min familj - men sjalvklart sa ar det ju samma for honom.
Stackars mamma behover vila nu, hon fick jobba sa hart och aven om jag och B gjorde allt for att avlasta sa ar det ju fruktansvart tungt. Mamma ar inte langre ung, och hon har ont... Mamma har alltid varit varan klippa. Hon ar min allra basta van och vi pratar var dag men jag har nog inte insett hur mycket och hart hon jobbar.
Jag maste och ska gora allt jag kan att avlasta mamma, framforallt nu efter det som har hant.

Sa - idag var det Bubba och jag igen! Vi har bada akt pa en riktigt forskylning som givetvis gor livert surt, men det ar ju sa konstigt med tanke pa detta vader som inte kan bestamma sig for vad det vill.

T ringde och fragade om vi ville ga en svang och fika vilket var jatte trevligt. Jag har saknat mina "mammor" och det kanns skont att jag har dem. Hon har bjudit hem ganget pa fika imorgon. Jag ser fram emot att se dem alla och prata lite strunt!

Vi forsoker fortfarande att fa igang skolan men det ar tufft. Vi maste fa tillrackligt manga barn och det ser lite karvt ut. Det kanske far bli sa att vi far vanta nagra veckor till vilket ar helt piss!
Jag vill verkligen att det funkar. For det forsta sa ar det ju nagonting jag brinner for och for det andra sa skulle det bli en bra inkomst... Hall tummar!

B har fatt en tidig fodelsedags present - blu ray! Han ar jatteglad! Nasta steg blir att kopa en stor LED tv men det far nog bli nasta manad. Jag menar, vem i hela varlden har pengar i januari?