Mama on the rock @mamaondrock

3 weeks without being complete! When I was 7 years old I remember catching a plane by myself (Well with the help of the air hostess) to visit my grandparents and spending 6 weeks of summer with them. The memories of those summer are still very vivid and I used to love the undivided attention my grandparents used to give me, especially because I only used to see them a few times a year if lucky. My Parents live in Singapore and don’t get to see my son so often as they would like. So this summer my son joined them for a few weeks without me and my husband. We tried this out last summer, where I flew to Singapore and left him here with my parents 2 weeks later my mother returned to Malta and there was not a drop of bother on him- he had the time of his life! This Xmas, my mum flew down in the beginning of December and brought him up to Singapore for 2.5 weeks before me and my husband arrived. He saw all the Xmas shows and lights and Santas. He had the most amazing time. This y...

Lucky to live on the rock- Such variety in what we can do! I sometimes moan that there is nothing to do here but must admit I need to bite my tongue a little. This weekend has been an amazing adventure and we have got up to so much. We are so lucky to live on an island surrounded by sea. An island that has so much hidden beauty, treasure, and history. Sometimes you just need to adventure out there a little or enjoy the small things. This long Easter Weekend we got up to so much and everything was so different from each other. My son really did have the time of his life, such adventure, and memories Beaching it We went beaching it! Yep on the beach in April, my favourite time of the year. What better way to spend the public holiday than a picnic on a beach. The weather was just fantastic. A picnic basket, some toys, and a breathtaking view....The beach was actually packed. Relaxing on the beach with a Spritz Playing in the sand ...

Where to eat on the rock with small kids? The question that anyone with kids at sometimes faces, 'Where shall we go to eat?'. On the whole I am a foodie, love trying new things. However, when one has kids, you really need to rethink where to go. Firstly I feel really guilty taking kids to a restaurant, especially at night.  My mentality is that people are there to relax and the last thing they feel like are kids. Secondly, kids get bored...so when we do have to go out to eat for someone's birthday or a special event, mummy mode steps in and I go through a list of things a restaurant should have to ensure my son is comfortable and I won't bother people. This includes space to keep the buggy and place where I can maneuver with a buggy. Space/kiddy room/pjazzas are a must, so if sitting outside he can run around and not bother people. Last but not least, good food.  Sometimes I feel like something more than pizza and pasta. Usually most family restaurants a...

I recently found myself having a debate with my friends about Peppa Pig. Yes the famous cute little  anthropomorphic female pig, her stereotypical family and friends. Each of her friends are a different species of mammal- that one might not normally find hanging out together! Peppa is a little preschooler and has a younger brother and most of her friends have a brother of the same age. The cartoon in itself is really innocent as it is about everyday activities that Peppa experiences such as going to the playground, fun fair, swimming, the park, the arrival of a new baby pig cousin etc etc. My little one giggles when he sees it on TV and has even started saying the word Peppa and associating pink pigs with peppa. The whole debate started when I asked my friends if they thought it was okay for a little boy to be watching a cartoon about a pink female pig. In retrospect he is 1 and pigs are actually pink! However, the question is still there at the back of my mind. Is it okay? Sh...

I recently had to make a 17+ hour journey with my 11 month old baby alone. The thought at first was a little daunting. The two times I travelled with my little one, I always had someone with me to help . I first travelled when he was 7 weeks ago on the same 17+ journey and it was a piece of cake. The second time was taking 2 connecting flights with a total for a 5 hour journey. Didn't have any problems with any. This time, bracing it alone with a toddler who was crawling- Well it wasn't as bad as i thought. Here are some tips for the ultimate survival guide. Start of by making a list and as the song goes- check it twice :) Check all must have items (Milk, food, water) and everything else is there to make your life easier. So aim to pack light! 1. Mums dress comfortable and pack light! Yep i learned the hard way. Having 2 bags to carry plus a baby isn't the easiest task. So avoid boots, go for trainers or pumps and a comfy pair of pants. 2. Pack a super organised ha...

Where has time gone? Ok seriously, where has time gone? In two weeks my little one will be celebrating his 1st birthday. OMG...1 Year old, I can't believe it! What a rollercoaster of a year this has been. As a first time mum, no one can prepare you for the journey, the experience and everything that motherhood brings with it. When i was pregnant, I think, like most mums, I kind of lived in Lala land. Where in my mind nothing was going to change. Where life would just carry on as is. Where it was all about the perfect nursery and the cute clothes hanging perfectly in the wardrobe. Where all the baby things where immaculate and cute . Go forward one year... what a difference....So starting with my perfectly organised house, right now my ornaments are replaced with toys, my tv is constantly on baby tv or a music channel, my youtube recommended vidoes is full of sesame street, jarmies and the wiggles and my house is one unorganised child haven. I Wont have it any other way to be ...

Motherhood is one hell of a journey, which is filled with ups and downs. With self critical questions that we ask ourselves every single day and judgment, from no other than other mums. The past few months have been such a learning curve. I learned so much about myself and my little one. Every mum does it, we look around and start asking questions and our heads are filled with self doubt. Am i doing this right? Am i to harsh? Am i to judgemental. Am I doing this the proper way....  With social media around us and other mums constantly uploading pictures of their perfect parenting skills, or rather what they want the world to think.....Their organic, gluten free approach to life. It does add more pressure, where you start examining what you are doing and asking, but is it enough? Or other mothers posting pictures of new learning games they play with their kids. As amazing as these ideas are, sometimes i think the yester years where so much better. Where people didn't publicly prom...