My princess is 4 today

4 years ago today i had my very own princess! Madeline Sarah Lydia Marson was born on July 13th 2005 at 6.13pm weighing 8lb 3.5oz. She has bought such joy to our lives and is a such a little character. It's hard to believe 4 years have passed by and she will be starting Reception in September. If Madeline reads this 10 years down the line, you are a little madam at times!, and when people have visited today instead of saying hello, you have straight away asked what presents have they brought!

We have had a great couple of days celebrating though. We visited Longleat yesterday to celebrate both Grandpas 70th and Madelines 4th. Both the Safari and grounds were wonderful. Grandpa even held a tarantula! Then today Madeline had some lovley presents including a cot for her baby, a paddling pool, clothes and board games. Then this evening we went bowling with Lyn and Lexi followed by Mcdonalds.

As i said you have bought so much happiness to us, you are so loving and are constantly wanting lots of cuddles and kisses. So happy birthday darling love Mommy xxx

The most amazing person - Uncle Jack

Yesterday i met one of the most amazing people, i think i will ever meet.

Losing my beloved Nan 3 years ago was the most heartbreaking thing i have ever faced. She meant the world to me. Uncle Jack is her older brother and at 95 years old has outlived all his brothers and sisters. In a way (although i know my nan is always wih me), he is the only thing from around Nans time that i have left. He lives in South Africa and yesterday we fetched him and his son John from the airport. It was like looking at my Nan again and the love i felt for him was instant. He is the most beautiful and sweet person and instantly took a shine to Madeline and George (or as he calls him 'mince pie boy'). So sweet when he said the four things he missed most were mince pies, scratchings, pork pie and black pudding.

So here he is my Uncle Jack.

I'm getting there!

After the job interview that i talked about in my last post, thought i would let you know that i got the post. Thank goodness i will be able to leave where i am now and start something i can keep up with while at university.
I also managed to lose 5lb on Wednesday and have had a few comments already about my weight loss, which is doing wonders for my confidence. Long way to go but i am getting there!
Myself, the kids and even Chris went to Church today. Feel great going to Church, it makes me feel good but also closer to my grandparents that are no longer with us. Nice to be able to enjoy this with my sisters and nan and grandpa too.
The start of a new week tomorrow and my sister Annabel is 17 tomorrow and even has her first driving lesson this week. Seems like only yesterday when i found out she had been born. She has grown up to be a beautiful lady, not only with looks but the most amazing and caring personality. I love her as i do all my sisters very much.

Summers here!

Summer is officially here. The weather has been so hot this weekend. Spent a lot of time out in the garden with Chris and the kids. We set up the patio furniture and enjoyed a bbq on Saturday evening and had tea out on Sunday. The kids have really enjoyed their Mommy and Daddy time this weekend.

We have Spain nine weeks on Friday, can't wait for that, faur enough it's not Disney World, but a much needed break none the less. Looking forward to lazing by the pool with no bothers or work. Talking of work, i have a interview tomorrow for something new. Not enjoying the RAC at the moment and realistically i'm not going to be able to work those hours once i begin University, so, i won't tempt fate and talk about it yet, but keep your fingers crossed.

As i haven't posted a pic of my sisters and nan and gramps, i thought i would now. They all mean the world to me.

My battle

For the last ten years i have faced a massive battle with my weight. Especially after having George and Madeline, my weight has shot up and up. Well with me starting Uni in September and me wanting to be as healthy as i can, i'm as determined as ever to do something about it. I have asked Chris for his support (that includes not to keep on about fried breakfasts etc) and i'm hoping and praying i can do it this time.

With the summer fast approaching and a holiday to Spain coming up, i hope to lose 28lbs for then, so i can walk about without feeling people are staring at me. Weighed in just at 247lb and i want to lose 100lb, so will record my updates here. Wish me luck! Have posted a before photo above as i don't want to look like the above next time i visit my 'home' at Disney.

Intro - About me

Well after seeing someone on one of my Disney forums write a blog and how great it was in remembering all the little memories that you have made, i thought i would do it to! As i write this George is 5 and is nearly at the end of Reception at school, and will be going into Year 1 in September. He loves the Power Rangers and is interested in Football. Being able to take him to meet his hero the Red Ranger last October was just amazing. Seeing him put his thumb up to the white ranger and for him to do it back to him was a sight i will never forget as a mom as there was such joy on his face. He is close to his Mommy and even now i can't get him out of our bed. Then there is Madeline, she is four in July and is currently at Nursery but going into Reception in September. She loves anything Disney (like me) especially Princesses and loves nothing more than to dress up as Cinderella or Snow White and dream of marrying her Prince Charming (or Prince Charging as she calls it!). She loves anything girly including using my Estee Lauder make-up and playing with her best friend Boo our cocker spaniel dog who is 8 months old today.
Then there is my husband Chris. We have been married for five years now. It's hard making time for ourselves when we have busy lives at work, with the children etc but we have promised that after we had such a rushed wedding in 2003 that we can renew our vows at Disney World in the next few years. Chris is studying at the moment and i hope and pray that he will finish this course soon, so that he can begin a job in a career he thoroughly deserves.
I have a place to begin University in September to train as a Primary School Teacher. I can't wait to start this. When this is done, i hope to move to the USA, to begin our new life there.
And as Walt Disney said, 'If you can dream it, you can do it, remember this whole thing was started with a mouse'.

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