You’ve Got A Friend In Me ** WIN **
From the moment my girls were born, fifteen months apart, they have been the very best of friends. Never knowing a life without each other, they spent the first four years of their lives side by side, hand in hand, and it was often hard to tell where one ended and the other began. So when Eva started school, a whole year before Megan, I should have foreseen that it would be incredibly difficult for the both of them. And it was.
I have shared countless times how tough it was during those first twelve months when Eva cried each morning and begged me not to leave her at the school door. It broke my heart to have her sob her heart out each bedtime, pleading with me to let her stay at home with Meggy and I, throwing her arms around my neck and shaking with fear when, inevitably, I had to leave her at school the next day. And whilst everyone showed such kindness and patience, I knew that our efforts to help her settle were in vain when all she really wanted, and all she ever needed, was her little sister by her side each day.
The following year when Megan started at school things were very different and, although it took several weeks to settle, with Meggy beside her, Eva found her confidence, regained that sparkle in her eye, and by the end of this school year she was a completely different little girl to the one we had come to know. Because whilst both of my girls have forged their own friendships, and are fortunate enough to have a lovely circle of friends in their own classes, they have always been, and no doubt always will be, each others very best friend. And you can’t argue with that.
We often joke that Megan and Eva are a little like Buzz and Woody – the very best of friends and yet very different as characters. Where as Eva is most definitely like Woody – a little shy and unsure, loving and loyal, level headed and patient – Megan is the exact opposite! Just like Buzz she is brave and bold, stubborn and irrational, and yet ultimately she is there to save the day whenever Eva needs her. And vice versa.
Just like Buzz and Woody their friendship may seem strange at times, and they can clash like you wouldn’t believe, but the bond that they share, and the love that they feel, is undoubtedly to infinity and beyond…..
In preparation for Toy Story 4 being released in June 2019, the girls have been enjoying playing with the Thinkway Buzz Lightyear and Woody twin pack we were sent, retailing at £59.99 from Smyths Toys. At 12″ tall they are the most lifelike on the market and at five and six, my girls truly believe that they are the real thing!
With Buzz’s voice and sound effects and Woody speaking some of his most loved phrases at the touch of his tummy, the toys are so lovable and my girls have enjoyed bringing them on our adventures this Summer.
But for now it’s time for my very own Buzz and Woody’s next adventure – Year 1 and 2 for my gorgeous girls. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for them but I am sure, as long as they have a friend in each other, they will be absolutely fine.
Smyths are offering one lucky winner the chance to win a £50 Smyths voucher simply by entering via the link below. Giveaway closes at midnight on Sunday 9th September 2018. Good Luck!
** This is a collaborative post with Smyths Toys **
Definitely Rex! I always worry about new people liking me and get stressed when I can’t pass video game levels after trying loads of times! I also gain confidence after doing things I never thought I could do and i’m also very loyal to my friends!
Jessie, because she is happy and a bit hype like me.
probably Rex because I don’t have much confidence and don’t like to get involved in arguments either
Woody. I am always helping others
Buzz because I wish I could fly too.
Buzz because I have always been interested in space
Buzz he loves out of space I mean who don’t!
Woody. I am always helping
Woody I like helping and solving problems and I am always loyal to my friends.
mrs potato head because I’m down to earth and practicle, I also have a mr potato head who will do anything for me
Woody because like him I’m all about family x
Woody – I’m always sorting everything out!
Jessie I’ve got her enthusiasm all the time.
Buzz Lightyear as he`s a little zany and too enthusiastic!
Slinky dog because my back end wobbles around as much as his does!!!!
The aliens, because I have no idea whats going on most of the time and live in my own world!
Woody, because I’m always helping others.
Woody – helping others is always the best way to feel great
Buzz Lightyear is trained in several forms of martial arts and is a highly skilled warrior in hand-to-hand combat. I am known to show my karate moves when face to face with a bee.
Woody Because he’s a great Character and always helping others xx
Rex because he is shy and lacks confidence – like me!
Woody as he is helpful
Rex as im quiet and shy, although i dont look it lol
Woody you can always trust and rely on him
Buzz is my favourite because I like bees.
Buzz because I want super powers too
I mostly relate to slinky as i always see the good in people and i love to give a helping hand
Slinky dog, as he’s the voice of reason lol!!
I am most like Woody always planning ahead and looking out for others 🙂
Buzz because I want to fly too.
Mr potato Head cos everything truly does keep falling apart See my Instagram post 31st August iristilley51
Woody because he is my grandson’s favourite!
Jessie because she is always happy
I think I am Mrs Potato Head! I can never find anything!
Mr Potato head because as you get older everything starts falling apart!!
Woody, as i love to help people if i can,
Flying, It’s got to be Buzz.
Rex. Like him I struggle with my confidence.
Woody because he looks after everyone
Woody as he takes responsibility for everyone
Rex because he’s a bit on the shy side and doesn’t have lots of confidence
I can relate to Mrs potato head because I’m always losing my clothes and always having to remind my other half of things!
Rex because I am a bit of a stress head and not at all confident x
Mrs potato head as I’d loose everything if it wasn’t permanently stuck on me
Speak and Spell because it’s only bought out when everyone needs something from it!
Jesse, because she doesn’t take any nonsense from the guys!
little bo beep because she is bossy like me lol x
I’d say Woody because he’s extremely loyal to those closet to him as am I.
Woody because I always try to help others if I can!
Buzz himself – he’s an all action hero just like me (I wish)
Buzz cus he’s so enthusiastic
slinky……trying to stretch myself to many places at once!
Woody because I go steaming in to try & sort the worlds problems out!
Jessie because I’ve always been a bit of a tomboy!
My son says I am Mrs potato head because I am bossy!
I really love Buzz Lightyear but have no idea why. Perhaps just because he is ridiculously cute.
Woody, because I’m always helping others.
Barbie cos I’m a bit of an airhead. LOL x
Woody because he is one who helps others
Jessie because she’s a string and feisty woman xxx
Woody as I always seem to be helping others and have no time to do anything for myself.x
Buzz Lightyear – I’m always super excited!
Probably rec as my brother says I have small arms like him ?
Woody because i like to help everyone
Buzz, as he is misunderstood
Buzz
Jesse, she has been through hard times, is super tough and always happy
It would have to be Mrs potato head as I always loose everything. And I am always looking after my other half
Mrs potato head, its grandson favourite name for me
Buzz,id love to visit space one day
I like the sausage dog out of Toy Story
Probably Hamm because he’s funny and straight talking!
Buzz love to visit space
I love Mr Potatohead! He is quirky and a bit aloof!
Love little Jess, forever happy face, whatever is happening on the inside a bit like me.
Mrs Potato Head, i love my OH, and I feel like parts of me are missing without him 🙂
Woody, always like to help people where and when I can
Lotso from Toy Story 3 because I smell nice but really I’m evil hehehe
woody because i am in charge – or, i think i am in charge x
I’d say Rex as like him I’m friendly but shy
I relate to Jessie – im a tough chick 😉
Buzz, I have always wanted to go into space and fly.
woody because im helpful to others
Woody because I love to help others when they are in need (I’m actually a nurse!)
Slinky dog, he’s loyal and a slinky, what’s not to love? Very fond memories of going to the cinema to see Toy Story with my daughter. She’s 27 now, so these vouchers would be for a friend with young b/g twins.
Woody always helping out
Im a little like Rex as I do tend to worry too much 🙂
id say Bullseye, as i always come running to the rescue and am very loyal
Woody because he is so kind!
I can most relate to Buzz, as like me he has good intentions but not the best execution xx
Woody, everything is changing and it takes a while to adjust!
I’m definitely woody. … I like to be friends with everyone & be nice
Jessie, I’m happy like she is most of the time!
Mrs potato head as I’m scary and always losing things
Scatty not scary
Woody because I like helping people.
Beautiful pics! You have wonderful kids. My favorite toys, I adore cartoons movie as Toys Story and the big Apple with Steve Jobs. ?????
Woody as I like helping others!
If I was a toy story you I would be Lotso because I love pink, cuddles and I always smell nice ???…he’s a grump but I’m not lol x
Mrs Potato-Head – crazy but loyal.
woody because I like to help others
Love these toys. We have played with hem at other people’s houses. I’d say I’m like Squeaker. Squeaking away in the corner with not very many people taking much notice lol
My husband would probably say I’m most like Mrs Potato Head, the nagging wife always keeping him in check
I’d like to be like Jessie , mainly happy!
I am a bit like Buzz. I am super enthusiastic about things and always have the best of intentions but I often get into a mess because I dive in first and think about it later
Mrs Potato Head – I am always making sure my husband is organised when he goes out and pack his lunch box etc! I also pack too much ‘just incase!’
Definately Rex, I will strive my hardest to complete something but feel like my arms are too short to manage however with help from my friends I will accomplish anything
Mrs Potato Head – I look after everyone lol
I’m fairly quiet and shy so I’d say Rex.
I think it would have to be Boo Beep, just because she has a shepherds hook to look after her sheep and I try with my little sheep to keep them all happy
I am very clumsy and forgetful so I think I am most like the potatoheads. Love you story!
Woody as I am also very loyal and devoted to my loved ones
Mr Potato Head because I’m clumsy and I have a big head.
Woody because I like to help others.
Woody because he is the dependable character who always does his best for everyone.
Woody because i love to wear cool hats as well
Woody because he is quite vulnerable
mrs potato head – im a bit daft ha ha
Woody, because I try and keep it all together for the good of the group.
Buzz…I live in a dream world most of the time and think I am a real hero!
Buzz – I am always trying to reach for the stars and beyond
rexx as i can be very brave but im always afraid to be so xxx
Jessie because i’m always up for a challenge, stong willed but also fun to be around.
Mrs Potato head – it just like me ;D lovely pictures!
My niece, who is toy story mad, always gets me to be Rex when we roleplay with her toys. I don’t know why.
woody as he likes helping others
Woody because everyone comes to me to help them with everything.
Buzz.I would love to fly.xxx
Bo Peep as I am always gathering everyone around me.
I relate to Woody, he’s so responsible!
I can relate to Jessie, she wasn’t wanted by her owners. Kinda know how she felt
Slinky as I often feel stretched to the limit
Woody because everyone comes to me when they need help.
Jessie because I didn’t like the dark
Woody as always loyal to friends
Buzz because I love adventures
Buzz because he loves space, outer space and anything beyond the horizon!!! Just like me!
Woody because my family means the world to me
“Woody” because i love helping others.xx
Woody we have big family get togethers as mych as we can
Mrs Potato because my body is falling apart lol. Great giveaway
Woody because he’s a loyal friend and always helping others
rex! I worry like him a lot lol x
Mrs Potato head, i’ve always been a bit dippy lol
Woody because I am loyal x
woody because I want to try and help 🙂
Buzz because I often do things without thinking them through first.
Buzz because I have always loved space! Thanks for the competition.
Pricklepants, I love quoting a bit of Shakespeare, he’s also a bit of a prophet of doom. My friends say that about me!
Woody! Because he does everything to help his friends xx
I think Woody. Occasionally thinks outside the (toy) box. Perhaps a little clumsy but always ready to help a friend (or family member) in need.
Mrs Potato Head I’m definitely always losing myself
Mrs Potato Head, fussing and having a good moan at my husband!
Jesse because she is fun!
we love jessie
I think probably Jessie as I’m enthusiastic with a stubborn streak!
Mrs. Potato head because I’m the mummy and a bit bossy
Woody because I’m helpful and friendly.
Jessie because I love to take charge and have fun
Jessie because she can solve the problems 🙂
Woody because my friends are so important to me
woody because he’s helpful like me x
Buzz Lightyear – because everyone should feel that life is an exciting challenge, one where positive mental thought can take you to infinity and beyond!
Jessie as she is quite bossy
woody because i am both helpful and loyal
Probably woody, I struggle with change and am very loyal.
Jessie , because I’m a bit like a yodelling cowgirl myself.
Woody because he’s always helping people and loyal to his friends!
woody, cos he keeps trying to be nice even when hes feeling grumpy
Buzz because he is helpfull x
Jessie – I feel like she’s got a bit of resentment in her – and she’s fiesty! Bit like me 😉
Definately Mr Potato head, as there’s many layers to me and I like to be in charge
I’d say Buzz Lightyear because he has his dream and his vision of what the world should be like and he doesn’t deviate from that.
Woody because I’m always there to offer a helping hand. You’ve got a friend in me.
Probably Woody because I’m very loyal to those I care about and I’d do anything for them.
Woody because I’m a busy body like he is! I also look out for my friends the way he does.
I have been informed just buzz, he is a bit of a show off !!!
Definitely woody because I can be relied upon and am always helping others out of the goodness of my own heart.
Rex because he’s a worrier like me x
Rex because I worry like him x
Mr Potato Head as I do have a head quite similar to his! 🙂
The aliens as I sometimes feel a bit misunderstood 😀
Buzz Lightyear as he doesn’t think before he acts but is full of good intentions like me
Mrs potato head… I nag the fella a lot !! ha ha x
Rex , trying to fit in and then just accepting who I am.
Jesse – I’m stubborn, I like to wear checked shirts and I like to yodel too