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The Little Lilypad is a lifestyle blog mostly written by a mum to two beautiful, cheeky and entertaining daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad or by one of our baby bloggers. Occasionally we accept guest posts too. There is frequently talk of sustainable living, saving money, lifestyle and travel. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest.
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International Women's Day : Tips for surviving motherhood

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Today is International Women's Day, which is held annually on the 8th March and thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. I have to be honest and say that the most inspiring women I know are mums who are juggling children, careers, domestic and professional demands .... what's not inspiring about that?

Most mums will tell you that they just "get on with it", so after speaking with some fellow bloggers, we have compiled a very tongue in cheek survival guide to being a happy mum.

 

1. Accept the fact that you will say all the things your mom said and you promised you wouldn't.

2. Find some perspective and hang on to it.

3. Accept that you will never have a tidy house again (or for the next 20 years anyway) - From Suzanne Whitton 

4. Accept that going to the toilet is no longer a private affair.

5. It is normal to think of the dishwasher as your best friend.  - Both 4 & 5 are from Emma CrazywithTwins

6. Accept that you can't do everything on time, to the standard that you'd like you and also accept that if you do manage to do this, other mums, like me, will get you when we next see you in the playground. - Love this one from Liz Weston

7. Don't worry about leaving the house in your pajamas/ with shreddies in your hair/ with yesterday's make up on- as long as you leave the house! - From Susanne Remic

8. Come to terms with the fact that the music you randomly start humming at the bus stop will no longer be the latest chart topper but instead your childs favourite nursery rhyme or theme tune to their most watched TV show! - From Jennifer Dixon 

9. Put everything of value (financial or sentimental) on a high shelf and move it upwards as the children get taller. By the time they're 15 you should probably have anything you care about (that isn't human) stored in the loft. - From Jenny Leonard

10. Expect nothing. Enjoy everything!

 

"Here's to amazing women, let us know them, let us raise them, let us be them"

 

IWA 2013

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  1. These are so cool. Each one is like someone's talking about my life. Thanks for making me feel like I'm not a freek!

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  2. Ha, yes BRILLIANT. Especially the humming one. I will be at work and will bust out with the song my daughter's crazy little vibrating pig sings. It isn't even a traditional nursery rhyme, for goodness sake! Happy IWD! x REPLY: Love it!! Thanks for hopping over to say hi!

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  3. Can I add a couple? 11. Accept that whatever you do, you will always feel guilty that you're not doing your best. 12. Everybody is a fishwife behind closed doors!

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  4. Always love how humour can also reveal great wisdom.

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  5. Hahaha....that all sounds about right to me :D Thank you for including my tip :D REPLY : Thank you for taking part.

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