Mama Malone

Malone looks forward to a holiday… ish

Malone looks forward to a holiday… ish

- 5 September 2011

My mum has given me a flight to spain. Not literally. (She’s not a Greek...

Malone disagrees with man’s best friend

Malone disagrees with man’s best friend

- 30 August 2011

My best friend has bought a dog. Dog may be man’s best friend but I...

Malone mixes parenting with pleasure

Malone mixes parenting with pleasure

- 21 August 2011

I managed to get an hour out the house. Bliss. I cheekily asked my neighbours...

Malone on what to buy for her daughter’s birthday

Malone on what to buy for her daughter’s birthday

- 8 August 2011

It’s a strange thing buying a toy for a five year old. Choosing a birthday...

Malone tries to keep up with the Joneses

Malone tries to keep up with the Joneses

- 25 July 2011

“You’ve only got CBeebies to watch? Why haven’t you got Sky?” asked my daughter’s friend....

Malone on why you just can’t win as a mother

Malone on why you just can’t win as a mother

- 18 July 2011

It was school sports day today. I spent the morning watching my still four year...

Malone on the nightmare world of the library

Malone on the nightmare world of the library

- 4 July 2011

I thought I’d venture to the library to write as it’s more peaceful. It’s not....

Malone reflects on the joys of two bedroom living

- 22 March 2011

I can’t write in the lounge with the noise of the fridge whirring so loudly....

Malone can’t resolve the dilemma of dating Vs DIY

Malone can’t resolve the dilemma of dating Vs DIY

- 14 March 2011

I’ve been asked on a few dates recently, but I just can’t be bothered with...

Malone worries about being a good enough mother

Malone worries about being a good enough mother

- 7 March 2011

Bleary eyed and waiting in for an Asda grocery delivery. I was up late sewing...

Malone ponders a case of Hong Kong phooey

Malone ponders a case of Hong Kong phooey

- 21 February 2011

“He’s really abandoned you now,” commented my mother discussing my daughter’s father. My child saw...

Malone is kept awake designing her dream kitchen

Malone is kept awake designing her dream kitchen

- 7 February 2011

I finally received the planning permission to move the kitchen into the lounge, thus creating...