tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post6927968562317087880..comments2024-03-24T00:18:40.060-07:00Comments on Talk Nerdy To Me: Dekens Father's DayLouise Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15052576071967823728noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-44733933091930447512009-06-24T22:05:27.794-07:002009-06-24T22:05:27.794-07:00I think we get so used to our busy lifestyles that...I think we get so used to our busy lifestyles that we forget to give ourselves a break when it comes to these standards. You are chasing after a busy toddler, nursing a baby all day and night, exercising and taking care of every other detail in your family's life.....this is exhausting!! I will sometimes forget all this and wonder why I am tired and then when I think about everything I have done it makes sense. I have also found it has been quite muggy here and I am feeling pretty drained. Koen sure is a strong boy! Very cute pics.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396895050287140271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-5147870070480841792009-06-24T17:15:43.211-07:002009-06-24T17:15:43.211-07:00Great photos. Beautiful kids. Koen looks so much l...Great photos. Beautiful kids. Koen looks so much like you, Louise. <br /><br />I'd add to what Mel said, to make sure you getting enough calories. In pregnancy you need an extra 300 calories but while breastfeeding it's an extra 500! So maybe you need to eat a bit more. Get a good healthy snack in between all your major meals - something with complex carbs (whole grains, high fiber) or fruit and protein to sustain your energy and keep your blood sugar up. Having protein with w every meal and snack will help the blood sugar as well. If you want to send me a record of your diet over 7 days, I'll analyze it for you. Snack ideas: a cup of low-fat milk and a piece of fruit; whole grain crackers with cheese or peanut butter; fruit smoothie with yogurt and berries...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020986110310176936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-26325876483903141132009-06-24T09:15:38.616-07:002009-06-24T09:15:38.616-07:00Very nice pictures for a very nice afternoon. Than...Very nice pictures for a very nice afternoon. Thanks Maria for all your hostessing, Louise for the beautiful pictures. Your Dad was well honored and very proud. He just sat back like a very contended "Opa".<br />Would love a copy of the pic of Koen and I.Joannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-26299917367741120482009-06-23T18:40:44.206-07:002009-06-23T18:40:44.206-07:00You have cute little children :)
I hope that drool...You have cute little children :)<br />I hope that drool cleans-up by Saturday, otherwise Tyler is gonna get sick of cleaning it up!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868163429157967561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-61224979006303495372009-06-23T15:18:19.744-07:002009-06-23T15:18:19.744-07:00Koen has your smile. And I still can't get ove...Koen has your smile. And I still can't get over how much Annika looks like her mom!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693228059599007317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612254.post-3194257353415670442009-06-23T13:36:00.577-07:002009-06-23T13:36:00.577-07:00I'm a fan of the occasional freebie cuddle tim...I'm a fan of the occasional freebie cuddle time. It makes them feel so special! Especially when 'the baby' is still sleeping. I don't think it hurts anything at all! We've totally done that, with the popcorn and somebody hearing it and begging from the top of the stairs...<br /><br />And I take a prenatal vitamin when I'm breastfeeding, just like when I was preggers--without it I feel exhausted! But for sure--providing most of a 20 lb baby's nutrition thru milk will wear you out!! AND burn major calories! Riley still bfs 8 times a day and most of his nutrition comes from me still, so I'm tired too. He's almost 20 lbs. (my kids start out as chunkers and then almost STOP in the second 1/2 of their first year...we'll likely not hit 22 lbs by a year so will not be able to turn the carseat around for awhile yet. Pain in the butt.)<br /><br />Anyways, I'm still reading! Not commenting as much because I'm tired but still reading! I'll make more of an effort now to comment, too.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />ps see you friday!melissa v.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14872177586401321895noreply@blogger.com