Tag: Motherhood in General

Why Couldn’t the Old Man Who Bumped His Head Get Up in the Morning?

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You probably don't know this, but I can be a little dark and twisted. While I'd like to say it's from sleep deprivation, it's not. No, my friends and I have always been a bit...morbid. Since high school. At least. And then comes the sleep deprivation and entertaining 2 toddlers all day. And singing nursery … Continue reading Why Couldn’t the Old Man Who Bumped His Head Get Up in the Morning?

Celebrating Mothers: Mother’s Guilt by theworldtravelingmom

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to be celebrating this month and is honored to be able to share this lovely post on mom guilt by theworldtravelingmom! I am changing gears a little bit today for this blog. I want to talk about Mother’s Guilt. Doctors use words like postpartum, exhaustion, and hormonal changes. They give … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers: Mother’s Guilt by theworldtravelingmom

Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 6: Choices and Control, Control and Choices

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How would you feel if someone made you eat meatloaf and green beans when you clearly wanted a steak and fries? How would you feel if someone insisted you wear the blue pants instead of your favorite jeans? How would you feel if someone said you had to do the dishes before you could sit … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 6: Choices and Control, Control and Choices

Celebrating Mothers: Reflection on Being a Mom by New Mama’s Reflections

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to be celebrating mothers this month and is honored to be able to share this lovely reflection on motherhood by New Mama's Reflections! As this years’ Mother’s Day approaches, I have slightly informed my husband not to forget that I am now a mom and our daughter is too little … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers: Reflection on Being a Mom by New Mama’s Reflections

Surviving Toddlerhood Guest: The Uncensored Mother and What She Learns From Her Threenager

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We've all heard of the terrible two's and the threenager. Sure, it can be awful and soul crushing. But these toddlers are just finding their voice and, as parents, we need to be there to guide them. Today's guest post comes via The Uncensored Mother and is all about raising that threenager and what she … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood Guest: The Uncensored Mother and What She Learns From Her Threenager

Celebrating Mothers: Motherhood by Unconventional Mami

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to celebrate mothers this May and is honored to host Unconventional Mami! I thought I knew how to live and love before the birth of my son. I thought I was a caring, determined, motivated, nonjudgmental, optimistic, responsible, strong, seized the day kind of person before he came into my … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers: Motherhood by Unconventional Mami

Surviving Toddlerhood Guest: Just Breathe Mama With Some Tips for Disciplining a Toddler

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Disciplining a toddler can be freakishly difficult and tricky. Here are some great tips and ideas from Just Breathe Mama! It is so so so important that when you are disciplining a toddler that you and your partner are on the same page. If you are not on the same page, toddlers totally know that … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood Guest: Just Breathe Mama With Some Tips for Disciplining a Toddler

Dancing Queen

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My dancing queen, soon you will be one. For 8 months, I knew almost nothing about you. I knew you were going to be daddy's princess at 16 weeks. I knew you liked to have hiccups at some of the most irritating times (please, let mommy sleep). I knew you were getting ready to come … Continue reading Dancing Queen

Dream Job by Lindsey from The Mommiest Introvert

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present Lindsey from The Mommiest Introvert! Lindsey is an introverted Mom to two extroverted kids and wife to an extroverted husband, trying to be her awkward self and still function in society. Her blog is about all things motherhood, as well as other topics that are important to her, … Continue reading Dream Job by Lindsey from The Mommiest Introvert

Surviving Toddlerhood Guest: Delightful Motherhood on Why Toddlers Need Attention

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Toddlers always seem to be demanding constant attention. It can be exhausting, but they need it. Delightful Motherhood has a wonderful perspective on this, and we could all keep it in mind. A different perspective on one of the most well known topics: Toddlers. via Why your toddler needs undivided attention — DelightfulMotherhood