Since having my son, like lots of mums, I’ve gone down to part-time hours. When you have young children* being a part-time working mum is often seen as the best of both worlds, but the reality is a lot more complex than that. 1. It provides a good work-life balance. I think this is the one…
That Moment When You See Your Ex’s Wedding Photo
I’d convinced myself that I was OK with him remarrying. That I didn’t give a shit. And I don’t, give a shit that is, in many ways. But to see how he’s moved on. To see how he has a new life. One that involves happiness, even if that’s not the only story. When I…
I’m A Great Mum
I’m a great mum. Really, I am, and most probably so are you (well, unless you’re not a mum in which case I’m sure you’re great anyway). I know you’re probably giving me one of those coy sideways glances now, thinking: “Me? No… Really?…Me?” Yes. Really. You. It’s true, even if you don’t think it…
How I Spent My Single Mum’s Mother’s Day
I’m always saying how people don’t get what it’s like to be a single mum so here’s a day in the life post from me about today – Mother’s Day. I wasn’t really looking forward to it, but actually it wasn’t so bad after all. My single mum’s mother’s day. Sometime in the early hours…
4 Things Single Mums Want For Mother’s Day
Being a single mum is hard. If you know a single mum and you’d like to get her something for mother’s day then look no further. Here’s a conclusive list of what single mums want for mother’s day. 1. For people to stop saying ‘I don’t know how you cope’. The main reason is pretty…
Welcome To My New Blog: Ellamental Mama
Welcome to the new and improved Ellamental Mama blog site. I’ve moved over all my posts from my old site so you can enjoy them here and I will be updating the site with new posts regularly! You can still follow me on the same facebook and twitter accounts so come and say hi. Ellamental Mama xXx
Life Goes On: Inside a Syrian Refugee Camp
The scene in this Syrian refugee camp was one that wouldn’t have been out of place in many towns around the world. Shops flanked each side of the main road, the hustle and bustle of people going about their daily business, the odd donkey cart and bicycle blocking the way of the occasional vehicle. Shops…
The Dating Game
It’s that time of year again, love and romance is all around. So I thought I’d share with you my recent dating journey. I say journey; it’s more like an old, clapped out car, stalling as it tries to get up a hill. I’m internet dating (is there any other kind of dating for single mums…
An Honest Review of ‘Make Toddler Stay in Bed’ Clocks
OK, so make toddler stay in bed clocks isn’t actually the technical name, but I don’t want to get sued for libel or something. I’m sure you know the ones I mean. The clocks that claim your little one will stay in bed until a bright sunshine pops up, at which point your little cherub will…
Travelling Without My Toddler
Somehow, since returning to work over a year ago I’ve managed to avoid any overseas trips. That’s about to end in dramatic style with a ten day trip. Without my son. I did try to mastermind some scheme where I could take him with me, but I’ll be working such long days even if he was…