Parading Pushchairs

The 'mummy wars' is somewhat of an age-of-the-internet thing. Naturally, overbearing mothers have existed since time immemorial; however, the internet has a knack of blowing everything up onto a massive platform, dazzling us with blinding lights, and turning us into mind-numbing, head-nodding zombies.

And in it's own unique way, Malta, with its very small land mass, and oftentimes much smaller platform of expressing one's opinion, does that same thing. Every choice that one must make is suddenly magnified by WAOMD (What Are Other Mums Doing).

A case in point is when you come to buy your lightweight stroller to avoid lugging those heavy wheels around. Although I'm largely out of the pushchair stage now (except for when The Toddler is sleeping and I have places to go), I was never a Maclaren Mummy.

"You know Maclaren right? They're the best lightweight strollers around for (insert random reason here). But not the GDS53685 (they all have these fancy codes that makes them sound like you're actually going to race with them), because the GFY783760 is newer and better. It saved my life!" 

Let's make one thing clear. I'm have absolutely nothing against parents who own Maclaren strollers (why would I?) and I'm positive that these strollers are very good at performing their function - to carry your child. Like other strollers. I'm just not sure why it had to become a... thing!

In my case, I only ever saw one other person with a stroller like mine, and I felt that we had a bonding moment. In my mind. And I'm pretty sure that the other person didn't feel it, because it was the dad driving the stroller and I'm fairly certain that he doesn't partake in stroller stalking as an activity to see whom he can play Stroller Snap with.

How rich is Santa Claus?

Can you believe that there are just 12 days left until Christmas? 

How's your Christmas shopping coming along? Or have you already finished? Or not yet started?!

I'm ready with Santa gifts (I think); I bought (what should be) the final one this morning so my LO will be receiving about 6-7 small gifts from Santa. I believe that Santa's gifts shouldn't be expensive because I can see why a child would be upset that Santa got him/her a 'doll/board game' but got his/her class friend a bicycle (for example). If there is only one Santa why is he discriminating between kids?

So Santa's presents are books, a game, a chocolate, a toy animal and an item of clothing. Nothing extravagant but all nice to have.

Presents from parents can then be the more extravagant ones because what the family can afford is an individual and personal thing. My LO is getting a large plastic fire truck, a set of wooden blocks, a football kit, and a hobby horse (hopefully, if it arrives). 

Do you have a system for present giving in your household? 

Job of a Lifetime

Do you agree with this? I definitely think that it's true, especially when kids are very young and they need most things done for them. And sometimes there are several instances of closing and opening eyes throughout the night - just to add fuel to the fire! Parenting is a never-ending job, and I only realised this once I became a parent. Just because I'm an adult I now realise that my parents never stopped 'being parents' and worrying (and caring) - because it becomes part of you. 

A Parent's Love

Isn't this just beautiful? I had shared it on Facebook a while back and as I was going through some photos I came across it again and thought that it was very appropriate to post here - especially as one of the first posts.

I now truly believe that a parent's love for their child knows no limits - and never fades, no matter the age of the child or the parent. I think that we will always worry about our children and it makes me realise, as someone's child, that they are always worrying about me (regardless of the fact that I'm an adult). The parent-child relationship knows no time.

What are your thoughts on the quote?