Busy bee

These coming weeks are going to very busy!

This weekend we’re going to a fundraiser for B’s sketch show in North London on Saturday. The weather is meant to be lovely and we have some great stuff to sell so I’m sure it’ll be a success.

Then on Sunday we’re going to a Christening and then a birthday party for Jackson’s little friend Polly!

Jackson, in turns out, has a busier social diary than me!

As he was born in April, and subsequently all his little friends were born at the same time, we have tons of birthday parties to attend.

I can’t believe is that Jackson is going to be One in a week… That is a scary thought. All I know is how blessed my life has become since he came to the world. I wouldn’t change a thing and I love being his mummy.

We’re having a party at Pizza Express on the 18^th and at the moment it looks as if we’ll have 40 people attending – yikes!

I’m humbled that so many of our friends are coming and we’re lucky to have such wonderful and loving friends. Jackson is one lucky little boy indeed.

Then we’re off to Sweden for Jackson’s christening. I’m SO excited! I can’t wait to go and see the family. We’re celebrating Jackson on the Wednesday and the day after all the Brits arrive. We’re planning a fun filled diary; hopefully some go carting, party on Friday and then the actual Christening on Sunday.

My life is so fantastic right now – I can honestly say that I’m very happy!

(Also, have lost half a stone in baby weight - being busy is clearly the best diet in the world!)

Mormor anlander!

Yippiee! Mum's coming tonight and I can't wait! It's been so long since she was here and I can't wait for her to see Jackson.
He's grown so much lately and he's turning into a proper little boy!

Speaking of which, we went to a baby birthday party (the first of many - we have 6 booked already!! Eeek, expensive business this!), and as always we went with Jackson best mate, Harry H. We got to the party and most of the babies where a bit older than him so I thought that he might be intimidated... I couldn't have been more wrong!!

He jumped off my lap and was crawling around with the older children, stealing their toys and messing about. Although I had to keep moving him away from the kids when he got too rough with them, I was so proud! He's such a tough little boy and so very confident! He's also very socialble and keeps flirting with all the ladies. :-)

Farmor bought him some new shoes from Clarks and these fab leather slippers, amazing! Thank you Granny!

But like I said, today Mormor will arrive and I really can't wait! As the weather here is so gorgeous I'm planning long walks around the Drome and perhaps a little visit to London...

Snow...

Har ar tva filmer - den ena fran ett Svenskt vinterland och den andra sno (?!) i England...

Enjoy!

The wee man

My beautiful boy - My pride and Joy

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!!