Mama Malone

Malone battles with a coat wearing rebellion

- 13 February 2012

Why does my five year old have so many coats? It’s distasteful almost, to have...

Malone ponders the benefits of bacteria

- 6 February 2012

My mother stayed at the weekend. It was really nice to have Nana around. Someone...

Malone on materialism, gratitude and happiness

- 30 January 2012

My birthday is at the end of December. If I get more than one present...

Malone has a birthday to remember Malone has a birthday to remember

- 17 January 2012

Birthdays sometimes disappoint. Mine is at the end of December, it’s hard to get anyone...

Malone wonders what her neighbours are up to

Malone wonders what her neighbours are up to

- 9 January 2012

Only in Brighton would I answer the doorbell to someone bellowing through the intercom: “Who’s...

The gloves are off for Christmas shopping

The gloves are off for Christmas shopping

- 29 November 2011

I’ve already bought my Christmas presents. What’s wrong with me? That’s when you know you’re...

Malone tries to find a way with words

Malone tries to find a way with words

- 24 November 2011

The school is giving my child extra help with her reading. I’m not surprised as...

Enjoys the guilty pleasure of guilt free rest

Enjoys the guilty pleasure of guilt free rest

- 24 November 2011

When I told my neighbour what I was studying at college, she laughed so much...

Makes room for a fake dad

Makes room for a fake dad

- 23 November 2011

As a mother, I’ve had a few boyfriends, but I guess I’ve never had one...

The woes of food allergies

The woes of food allergies

- 23 November 2011

The internet has told me to drink baking soda so I have. I wonder what...

Malone is the quirky oddball and always will be

Malone is the quirky oddball and always will be

- 23 November 2011

I’m the type of woman who can never zip her handbag. Everything is always spilling...

Malone’s little girl is five going on thirteen

Malone’s little girl is five going on thirteen

- 23 November 2011

The five year old is becoming more… teenage. She said to me yesterday: “I love...