Downs

• N/A

Ups

• I had a meeting at 11:30 today. Since Calvin has been taking later naps than normal, I was afraid I would have to wake him up early in order to take him to daycare and get to work on time. (Normally if I think he’s going to wake up later than usual, I just work while he’s napping in order to make up the time). However, he woke up early enough this morning that he was done with his nap by 11. Kind of a mixed blessing in that I’ve enjoyed him sleeping in the last couple of days but still a net positive considering the circumstances.

Calvin Moment

• Calvin really enjoys “unloading” the dishwasher. Before letting him play with it, I unload anything sharp or breakable from the bottom and then let him play. It requires rewashing a fair amount of stuff. However, it can keep him occupied for quite a while so I think it’s worth it. He has such fun grabbing large serving spoons out of the dishwasher and banging them against an obliging pot.

Simplification

• Got rid of an old pot I had kept around for camping. Since acquiring it, we’ve upgrading to a backpacking cook set.

Food Diary

• Breakfast – Oatmeal with dried cherries and soy milk
• Lunch – Toasted Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich and 1 piece of dark chocolate
• Snack – Chocolate chips and some granola as I was making it for Jaeger
• Supper – Green salad with Spinach and Eggplant Lasagna
• Evening Treat – 2 pieces of dark chocolate