2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 6:37 AM
Calvin didn’t wake up till 6:30. However, I woke up at 5:30 due to congestion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 5:40 PM
I’m debating whether to read to Calvin or to give him a bath. We probably have time for just one thing before he enters evening crankiness.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 6:13 PM
We chose bath.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 6:14 PM
Calvin has a new trick where he corrals the bath fishy with his feet and then gradually draws it up to where his hands can grab it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 6:25 PM
I put Calvin in the activity center while I attempt to eat. At least I made it through the green beans but now he’s getting a little cranky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2009 8:47 PM
Recently, Calvin seems to take his bottle around 6:30 and then fall asleep for the night immediately afterwards.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2010 9:25 PM
Somehow I ended up with less time than I expected tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2010 9:34 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing in the kitchen area today!”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2011 10:04 AM
I find Calvin’s “No didu [thank you]!” hilarious. Obviously something he learned at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2011 10:25 AM
Calvin’s word for the day, which he’s actually repeating, is “unsteady.” Sentence use: “truck is unsteady.”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2012 9:24 AM
This morning I saw 2 different dogs being pulled, by their human servants, on bicycle trailers.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2013 8:48 AM
Fall may _finally_ be coming to Boulder!! The weather is looking beautiful today: high of 68F and 60% chance of precipitation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2013 6:25 PM
Brussels Sprouts and Stuffed Pumpkin for Supper! First pumpkin of fall.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2015 7:07 AM
There must be a rule that Julian may sleep well if I get to bed on time but certainly won’t if I don’t.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2015 7:15 AM
Wow, Calvin is eating _two_ pieces of toast for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2015 5:51 PM
I still don’t understand why the medical supply formula, which is the same as the Target formula, costs twice as much . . .

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2016 3:05 PM
It appears I accidentally ordered a tank instead of a car seat.

[I’m pretty sure this meant that the car seat was much larger than I expected but I’m not entirely sure.]

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2017 7:19 AM
I really want a map app that finds the fastest public transit route between points regardless of walking distance.

[Still something I’m waiting for :( ]

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2019 5:08 PM
I planned soup for today. Except it’s currently 79 degrees in our house :(

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2020 8:52 AM
We’re clearly not in the city any more. In Julian’s kindergarten class there are no only children and 55% have 2 or more siblings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2020 4:21 PM
Julian has built me a house in Minecraft for when I get a Kindle. (I have no plans to get a Kindle.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2020 4:22 PM
Also, he has chickens. Of course.

[This was about the time that Julian had a flock of imaginary chickens.]

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 10, 2021 4:19 PM
Julian is now automatically getting tested weekly for COVID-19 (Calvin is monthly since he is vaccinated). We get the results the day after and it’s so nice to see negative results. I really appreciate how the school/district/county is approaching this.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2009 6:51 AM
Calvin didn’t make a peep until a little after 6. It was wonderful :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2009 7:28 AM
Just finished morning story time with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2009 1:16 PM
I think I’ve stopped pumping. I meant to Saturday but kept forgetting and now there doesn’t seem to be much point.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2009 5:34 PM
Calvin is home from daycare. I’m trying to figure out if he’s too tired to risk a bath.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2010 5:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed giving Nataleigh goodnight hugs & kisses today!”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2011 4:59 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun painting today.”

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2014 2:30 PM
Morning sickness very mild so far today. I’m hoping I’m hitting the mythical 2nd trimester relief.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2015 10:48 AM
Sounds like our insurance is going to cover Julian’s special formula! That’ll save us hundreds of dollars a month :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2015 3:55 PM
Calvin just told me that the green grapes (which he picked out) taste like latex.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2015 4:50 PM
We should have gone to Legoland end of March: https://web.archive.org/web/20220926071614/https://www.cnet.com/culture/baby-born-at-legoland-gets-lifetime-pass/

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2018 7:37 AM
Someone appears to have broken into our car and rummaged around but didn’t take anything. To be fair, there’s not much to take but they didn’t even grab the emergency parking meter quarters. Also, they found the earbud I thought I had lost so I’m kind of excited.

[Someone asked if they got in by smashing a window.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2018 8:11 AM
No, car is undamaged. @calvinsdad thought he locked the car but maybe not *shrug*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2018 3:54 PM
We’re at Ada’s Technical Books and Julian picked up JavaScript for kids (in the adult CS section) and loudly proclaimed he wanted it.

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 9, 2019 10:04 PM
Well, Calvin may not have had homework tonight but so far I’ve spent an hour going through the paperwork they sent home for me to fill out.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2009 9:55 AM
Calvin woke up around 5:30 again today. However, @calvinsdad got up so I could sleep in a bit.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2010 7:50 AM
Calvin was babbling to me and I asked him if he was explaining the world’s secrets. He stopped, looked and me, nodded, and said, “ja.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2010 4:57 PM
Calvin ate 1/2 his peas today for lunch!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2010 4:57 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed pushing the strollers outside today!”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 3:17 PM
I was going to take Calvin to the park today but he’s so groggy after nighttime that I don’t think it will end well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 3:18 PM
In other news, Calvin insisted his “Mommy Frog” be seat buckled in the seat beside him on the drive home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 6:05 PM
Well, one of our new chairs has its very first spaghetti stain *sigh* I’ve decided all chairs on Calvin’s side need wood seats.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 6:25 PM
From daycare, “Calvin did an awesome job sharing his [mommy] frog :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 6:26 PM
Daycare has a rule that if kids bring stuff from home, they have to share. I told Calvin this but am surprised he did it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2011 7:52 PM
Now begins my attempt to put Calvin to bed for the night . . .

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2019 7:50 AM
Calvin definitely takes after Grandma more than Nana when it comes to bed hardness.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2019 10:31 AM
Julian has gotten so much better in the water! He dog paddled (with life jacket) all over the pool rather than just staying on the steps.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 8, 2020 8:56 AM
Over the phone applications should be optional but not required. I got our mail preview today and I’m pretty sure the garbage company misspelled my name. This happens a lot because people don’t listen when I spell it.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2009 6:53 AM
Calvin woke up at 5:30. I finally got up a little before 6 to feed him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2009 6:53 AM
Since it was so dark, I was hoping he’d go back to sleep but no such luck.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2009 9:15 AM
Just got back from a walk with Anya and Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2009 4:59 PM
Calvin seems fascinated with my hair and face today. He keeps trying to touch it.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2010 8:32 AM
Calvin’s newest obsession is pushing his umbrella stroller around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2010 4:46 PM
Ah yes, now I remember why I try to cook supper when Calvin isn’t around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2010 5:41 PM
Calvin is a very sweet toddler as long as you’re devoting your complete attention to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2010 6:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed pointing out all his sleeping friends!”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2011 8:55 AM
Calvin is so excited it’s raining because he gets to wear his rain coat and rain boots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2011 8:56 AM
In other news, Calvin made a scribble last night then pointed to it and proudly said, “T”. It did bear some resemblance to that letter.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2012 10:49 AM
It’s nice having such a mild day. I’ve opened all the windows to air out the house.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2014 7:42 AM
Yesterday went so well I thought I’d be ambitious and go on a walk this morning. At least I threw up before leaving the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2014 2:34 PM
Bank password “requirements” terrify me.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 7, 2015 5:31 PM
Yes, this is a tall cake.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2009 7:45 AM
All levels of our house are now occupied with sleeping Festors. Calvin and I are trying to sneak around without waking anyone up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2009 7:45 AM
Well, I’m trying to sneak. Calvin occasionally lets out gleeful chortles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2009 9:15 AM
Back from getting pastries for breakfast. Now just waiting for @calvinsdad
to wake up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2009 9:15 AM
Oh wait, I have email from him. He must be up . . .

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2010 7:52 AM
Calvin is still sleeping. Of course, this may be because he really didn’t want to go to sleep last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2010 3:03 PM
Well, the hike didn’t go as smoothly as planned but we all survived!

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2013 8:15 AM
Ugh, I’m sick today. But it doesn’t seem right to take a sick day, on a Friday, right before I’m taking vacation time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2013 8:20 AM
Hm, Calvin desperately needs a hair cut.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2015
I believe all furniture, especially baby stuff, should come with a Sketch-Up model.

[I still believe this.]

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2018 7:04 AM
The people at my bus stop queue when we arrive and it makes me very happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2018 7:23 AM
The pediatricians are so young these days (or I’m getting old, hard to say).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2018 7:26 AM
Also, why can’t I make appointments online?

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2020 9:08 AM
My “new” kitchen computer (an old repurposed Windows tablet) is working out very well so far.

[I bought this tablet back in 2014 for $330. I used it for a while but eventually the battery no longer stayed charged. I wanted a kitchen computer in 2020 but there wasn’t enough space for a real computer nor could I mount it on the wall given we were in a rental. Somehow it occurred to me that I could use this tablet, mount it with 3M command strips, and use one of the kitchen outlets to keep it constantly plugged in. It worked so well I’m still using this tablet as my kitchen computer in our current house.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 7:04 AM
Calvin only had 4 1/2 oz for breakfast. He’s next scheduled to eat just as Sabbath School starts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 8:04 AM
Calvin just threw his rattle ball into my oatmeal. Fortunately, the ball is washable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 8:25 AM
It hadn’t occurred to me before we had guests sleeping in our house (that get up later than Calvin) how loud Calvin is even when he’s happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 8:29 AM
Unlike daycare’s, our activity center was not designed for bouncing but that doesn’t stop Calvin from trying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 8:12 PM
Calvin was close to going to sleep when all of a sudden he started coughing and then threw up a little bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2009 8:12 PM
He was convinced that getting cleaned up was a new sort of game and completely woke up to widely way his arms and legs while grinning.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2010 11:25 AM
Well, I’m making good progress on my chores today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2010 8:05 PM
Back from the park and Calvin is being put to bed. It has been a good day.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2013 11:15 PM
@calvinsdad
During mommy rush hour (starting at 3:00 pm) it’s significantly closer. I’ll be ecstatic if this library plan goes through.
[This referenced a plan to finally offer some sort of library service in North Boulder.]

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2015 9:50 AM
Wow. Nothing like anonymous comments combined with tech company layoffs to highlight how much racism still exists. Not impressed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2015 3:59 PM
At Union Reservoir. Julian finally fell asleep but resisted until I took him for a walk in BOB.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2017 6:14 AM
Calvin’s room has been painted! Though there are odd cyan edgings due to the last paint job.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2017 12:09 PM
Today I’m eating taco salad with chopsticks because I forgot my fork.

[Someone replied noting that at least there were chopsticks.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 6, 2017 7:12 AM
Yes, for reasons I don’t understand work has many disposable knives and chopsticks and no other silverware.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2020 6:34 PM
The boys relaxing in the hammock after supper.

[@buffyro noted that it looked like the kids didn’t want their pictures taken.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 5, 2020 9:53 PM
@buffyro
Though, they both gave permission to post the picture to Twitter.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 6:37 AM
Calvin’s been coughing since around 5:30. At 6:30 I thought he had woken up so I went downstairs to make his bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 6:37 AM
However, I just went back to his room and he appears to be back asleep again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 7:49 AM
Calvin woke up again at 7:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 7:50 AM
Since he often starts making noises at 5:00, I don’t feel like I’m getting the full benefit of his sleeping in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 8:36 AM
Calvin is currently not enjoying tummy time.

[This photo was taken back in April, not September, but it’s what I think of every time I think of Calvin and tummy time.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 9:04 AM
Another burb cloth dirtied beyond hope.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 9:05 AM
Calvin appears to be fascinated with one of our dish cleaning brushes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 10:38 AM
Of course, he keeps hitting my computer with it . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 10:38 AM
Just got back from a walk where Calvin napped.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 10:38 AM
Now I’m ready for a nap but it’s time for his bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 2:56 PM
Calvin just woke up from a 2hr nap. This inspite of 5 yowling half way through and then accidentally clawing one of Calvin’s toes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 2:56 PM
Off to contemplate buying a highchair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 4:00 PM
We have a high chair; https://web.archive.org/web/20090910045532/https://www.target.com/1757855-Contempo-Highchair-Lowery/dp/B0020VZ96M/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2009 6:32 PM
Calvinsdad got Calvin to stand up only supported by his hands.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2010 7:50 AM
I’m very impressed that Calvin can blow his noise on demand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2010 8:24 AM
I just gave Calvin his first haircut. The back was so long it was starting to look like a mullet.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2012 4:25 PM
I obviously need a spreadsheet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2012 5:57 PM
Wow. I just noticed that our cleaners moved all the magnets so they could clean our (fingerprint prone) refrigerator.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2013 3:44 PM
I’ve made Calvin memorize mine and @calvinsdad’s phone numbers. Now he wants to learn his babysitter’s number.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2013 7:48 PM
I think I’m getting a cold just in time for the fest.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2015 7:59 AM
Julian is sitting (tentatively) by himself without assistance!

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 7:46 AM
I can’t figure out why it’s so much easier to take care of only 1 child when Calvin is fairly self-sufficient these days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 11:18 AM
Yeah, I knew attempting to pay taxes as a household employer wasn’t going to be fun *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 12:17 PM
Ok . . . I’m going to have admit defeat on taxes today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 12:17 PM
Given how hard this is to figure out, it’s a miracle anyone pays nanny taxes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 6:09 PM
Is Julian the only kid who eats lentils and refuses potato?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 9:15 PM
Yeah!!! Turns out that I was able to go back to Windows 7 (I swear that checkbox wasn’t there 2 weeks ago) and that magically fixed wifi.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2016 10:07 PM
I’m not sure if any new convertible car seats will fit in our 2003 Rav4 with a front passenger.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2017 9:13 AM
I hate my oven. Why can’t it bake properly?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2017 2:00 PM
Coat #1 of the black paint is done!

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2020 8:53 AM
Other real life skills Calvin is learning: casually minimizing his screen when the boss walks buy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 4, 2020 10:46 PM
The forecasted low for tonight is 78 degrees and Saturday and Sunday nights are worse.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 5:42 AM
Calvin was coughing throughout the night but he didn’t wake up till 6 (whew!)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 6:21 AM
Calvin looks like he’s sky diving when he’s on his stomach. He arches his back and puts his arms and legs up in the air.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 6:27 AM
Calvin’s been in a pretty good mood so far today. I think it helped he reverted more to his normal wake-up time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 12:08 PM
I think I’m getting sick again :( I have a sore throat and am achy/chilly (though I don’t think I’m actually running a temp).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 4:04 PM
I finished cleaning the house with just a few minutes to spare before needing to pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 4:50 PM
Calvin is currently playing with the activity link gym. I’m hoping he stays occupied long enough for me to eat supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 5:21 PM
Calvin was banging around the mirror we often prop next to him with a great deal of glee.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 5:22 PM
I was going to give him a bath after I ate. However, he’s cranky and it’s almost time to eat so I’m going to delay that plan for now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 6:10 PM
Calvin had finished eating and was napping in my arms when a coughing fit woke him up and made him vomit all over us.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 6:10 PM
Both he and I were soaked but somehow the couch only got a couple of splotches.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 8:05 PM
Calvin fell asleep again around 7:15. He’s now in his crib for the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 8:04 PM
I think I’m going to watch a tv episode and then go to bed early.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2009 8:05 PM
Daycare isn’t open tomorrow so I’ll have Calvin all day and I think I’ll need my sleep :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 6:22 AM
No daycare today so I’m not working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 6:23 AM
Looks like there isn’t any story time anywhere in the area on Friday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 6:23 AM
Oh, actually it looks like Boulder Public Library might be doesn’t say what age groups.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 6:27 AM
It looks like all 3 High Plains Library District Greeley libraries have Friday storytime but that’s a little far for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 7:31 AM
Calvin dumped purple yogurt all over our beige carpet :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 11:36 AM
A survey company just made the mistake of asking me what I thought about a “healthy” toddler food product.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 11:50 AM
Calvin has been complaining about my assertion he should nap but more than 10 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 11:59 AM
I _think_ the cribs too high for Calvin to crawl out of. This is when the video monitor I made fun of would actually be useful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 12:36 PM
Ok . . . I’ve been trying to get Calvin to sleep for an hour. Maybe I should give up .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 12:46 PM
Ok, new plan: As soon as I load an audiobook on my iPod we’re going on a _long_ walk in the stroller.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 2:54 PM
Well, Calvin did manage to sleep about an hour on the walk but I got a flat the last mile away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2010 3:21 PM
I’m ready for it to be soup season again. I miss soup.

[Some things never change. Today in 2023 I breathlessly await soup season again.]

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2016 5:40 PM
Julian is intent on perfecting hangry.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 3, 2017 12:54 PM
Today is paint Calvin’s room black day per my promise back in Colorado. I don’t want a black room :S

[The room turned out significantly better than I originally expected.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 6:16 AM
As I feared, Calvin woke up early at 4:30 today. I eventually broke down and fed him at 5:15.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 11:23 AM
Dr doesn’t think the cough is anything to worry about. Everything else looks good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 11:24 AM
If he’s still coughing at his 6 month appt, we’re going to consider allergy testing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 11:24 AM
In other thoughts, I must remember to cut Calvin’s fingernails tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 3:33 PM
I finally got my fridge cleaned out. The freezer is still a mess but the fridge is respectable again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 8:02 PM
I gave Calvin a bath right after we got home from daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 8:02 PM
He did splash but he seemed somewhat dubious about the whole thing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2009 8:03 PM
Calvin went to sleep a little after 7ish tonight so hopefully he’ll wake up sometime after 6:30 tomorrow.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2010 3:16 PM
Just finished skyping with Grandma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2010 5:20 PM
Calvin is crooning over his supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2010 5:56 PM
Calvin has learned how to spit, with effort.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2010 5:57 PM
He is enthusiastically attempting to spit into one of his buckets.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2011 1:28 PM
Calvin is singing Old McDonald to himself. His e-i-e-i-o is fascinating.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2012 12:20 PM
Now losing Agricola. I either try diversifying too much or specializing and neither strategy really works.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2013 9:48 AM
Have I ever mentioned before that our basement is terrifying?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2013 9:48 AM
Among other things, it’s one big list of crimes against drywall.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2015 4:29PM
Julian is trying to help me with GnuCash without much success.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2017 6:31PM
Just got a catalog booklet from Target _full_ of newborn stuff. Apparently they think I’m pregnant? (I’m not.)

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 2, 2018 2:02 PM
Well, at I confirmed Calvin had his Orca card before we got to the bus stop.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 6:37 AM
Calvin has been stirring since 3 but didn’t actually wake up till 6:30 :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 7:52 AM
Calvin is really unhappy and I don’t know why. Maybe he misses Grandma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 5:39 PM
Calvin has been sleeping since I picked him up from daycare. I’m wondering if I should be letting him sleep this long so close to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 6:47 PM
He’s been sleeping for 1 1/2 hr now and is still happily snoring away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 6:54 PM
Calvin wasn’t waking up so I briefly roused him in order to diaper and feed him and then he fell right back asleep again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2009 6:54 PM
I’ve put him in his crib and I think he’s down for the night.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2010 7:10 AM
Calvin used his potty this morning!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2010 4:37 PM
Bother, I set my time bake wrong :(

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2011 12:46 PM
Someday it’s going to be cool enough to take Calvin to the park again.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2012 11:52 AM
Well, today at church Calvin managed to a) hit me b) throw a (soft) book at the people behind us c) bite me.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2013 10:30 AM
The universe, deciding my basement project was too ambitious, decided to make things for exciting for @calvinsdad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2013 3:21 PM
Now the washing machine is taunting @Calvinsdad by randomly working again.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2017 6:10 AM
It is way too warm outside to be 6:00 am.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2017 4:42 PM
Whew, Caltrain’s AC has not been overwhelmed by the heat. That was a very warm wait for the train.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2017 6:38 PM
The household has voted for waffles tonight and curry/ice cream for breakfast. @calvinsdad is aghast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2017 7:21 PM
At the last minute Julian pulled out from the waffle compact and is now alternating curry and ice cream

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2018
Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2018 7:31 AM
I can buy bags of frozen pie cherries at my QFC here. I just stumbled across a recipe for Sour Cherry Ice Cream and now I’m really missing my ice cream maker.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2018 7:36 AM
I think I’m going to settle for pie cherry muffins instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2018 7:52 AM
I had a brief moment of panic when I worried this kitchen might not have muffin pans.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2020 9:19 AM
I remember having a very, very hard time hearing rhymes when I was in 1st grade. Turns out that Julian has inherited that problem.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2020 11:35 AM
We’re not going to have enough bookcases.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2020 2:10 PM
How weird is it to have a 5’ bookcase right next to the toilet?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 1, 2020 2:12 PM
Never mind, it’s just about an inch too narrow.