2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 10:27 AM
Calvin had apricots for breakfast. Now he is down for his first nap of the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 1:30 PM
Just got internet back. It’s weird how dependent I’ve become. When it’s out, it’s like sense has stopped working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 3:51 PM
Trying to convince Calvin to go down for his 2nd nap of the day but so far he isn’t enthusiastic about this idea.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 4:32 PM
Calvin never managed to go down for an afternoon nap. I guess he’ll just be cranky until bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 4:59 PM
Calvin was walking with assistance from Grandma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 8:18 PM
Calvin has gone to bed for the night. He didn’t fight it at all as he never got an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 8:29 PM
Well, maybe I spoke too soon. Calvin woke up and is now complaining loudly. I’m hoping he goes back to sleep on his own.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2014 11:12 AM
In a bid to match @calvinsdad’s expenses, I have a prenatal massage scheduled for today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2015 7:02 AM
Heard a strange sound on my work computer. It’s the fan again. Take a look and realize the bottom of my computer fell off.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2015 2:35 PM
Julian visits the Kelso Public Library!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2016 8:50 PM
I put Julian to bed around 7:40 but he and Calvin are now singing to each other.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2017 9:01 AM
I ran away from home and ended up here.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2017
I must be the last person to hear about this but it certainly explains a lot: https://www.engadget.com/2017-09-20-ios-11-control-center-doesnt-fully-turn-off-wifi-or-bluetooth.html

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2020
This is definitely the correct policy for online classes and meetings.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 5:23 pm
Went to Portland today to drop @calvinsdad off at the airport and then did a bit of shopping. Calvin was remarkably happy the entire time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 5:24 PM
Went to Ya Hala for lunch and Calvin *loved* the hummus and baba ganoush.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 7:33 PM
After more complaining than normal, Calvin is finally asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 7:41 PM
@calvinsdad Good luck.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2011 10:56 AM
Up in the Space Needle for 1st time. Lived in WA for 20+ years and don’t go till I move away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2011 7:59 PM
Little disappointed in Elliott Bay Book Company: no romance. Though the SF section was decent and the cafe had Catan and Carcassonne.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 6:58 AM
Calvin is still asleep but Calvin’s ipod apparently decided it was storytime and randomly turned on at the charging station.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 7:28 AM
The Universal Packing List is pretty decent but doesn’t include all the weird things pregnant women need to pack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 7:38 AM
Calvin couldn’t decide which slippers to use so he came down with one Lightening McQueen slipper and one shark slipper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 8:50 AM
I’m feeling pretty good this morning. Am crossing my fingers I’m over the worse.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2015 7:32 AM
Julian woke up ready to go back to bed. However, he’s signaling dissent by flinging pacifiers.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2016 3:24 PM
Current house stage: it has to get messier before it gets cleaner.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2012 5:30 PM
Calvin and I have arrived back at the hotel. We are looking forward to eating.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2013 1:05 PM
Our frantic search for a bathroom did not end in disaster. Much to my surprise.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2014 11:14 AM
Calvin wrote out instructions on how to build his latest Lego race car.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 10:40 AM
I like this reading goal framework: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/2016-reading-challenge/ I might give it a try. Not sure yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 12:33 PM
I think I just confuse our au pair more whenever I try to explain how the US government works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 4:43 PM
There’s so many books I want to read that I know I won’t have the time for. Someday Julian won’t require as much attention . . .

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2021 8:44 PM
I’d probably prefer the train stay on time but it’s really, really fun to be lying in bed on a train.

(I have given Julian the bottom bunk and have retreated to the top until it’s my bedtime.)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2010 9:54 AM
Frontier web check-in attempt: “Your reservation requires special handling.” This doesn’t sound like the beginning of a happy story.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 8:48 AM
Somehow our entire family managed to sleep till 8:40 this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 9:24 PM
Calvin visits another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/12/28/st-marys-square-playground-san-francisco-ca/

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 10:34 AM
I still have a runny nose but feel ok otherwise. Suspect I’ll be worse by evening but at least morning is ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 4:56 PM
Still under the weather but feel a bit better than last night. I’m crossing my fingers it gets better from here (don’t laugh).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 7:08 PM
We went to the thrift store and found Duplos so if course we (Grandma) had to buy for future Julian/Caleb visits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:13 PM
We have magic suction cup bowls!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:14 PM
We’re about to go treasure hunting in the garage. Send in a search party of we don’t report back in an hour or two.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:23 PM
@spreadsheetmom um, we’re back. That was too eady, it must have used a year’s worth of karma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:52 PM
Legos as an investment option: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/investing/stocks-shares/lego-a-better-investment-than-shares-and-gold/

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2019 3:42 PM
We are back. Willow is upset we left and I can foresee a night full of her meowing.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 9:13 AM
It’s amazing how much socializing Calvin will voluntarily do while avoiding chores.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 4:30 PM
I got back from a hike with @calvinsdad and Calvin was just leaving the house with Julian to hunt zombies. So, the procrastination is still happening. At least he’s getting a bit of exercise out of it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:57 PM
I have explained to Calvin that tomorrow he will still be on the hook for cleaning but will get to do so without the benefit of audiobooks. This finally seems to have made an impression.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:58 PM
(All other computer/phone entertainment had already been turned off since Saturday night. I thought that would be enough encouragement by itself but apparently not.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 8:22 PM
The checklist works! Half-bath is clean with only a minimal number of questions from Calvin.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 5:49 AM
Julian and I both seem to doing better after sleeping 5pm-5am PST (other than a 45 min period around 12:30).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 9:42 AM
Julian and I just woke up from a nap. I’m starting to feel human again.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:37 AM
What I really hate about living in a city is how often I’m tempted to walk past people who it turns out just need directions or a door held open for them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:42 AM
One probably can make a good argument for stopping for everyone but I don’t and that’s not great either.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2014 4:04 PM
I caught the cold :( No more candy and miso soup for supper.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2015 6:09 PM
Putting Julian to bed and then I’m following. Last night was terrible and he napped a total of 1 hr today.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 8:58 AM
I’m pretty sure I’m going to spend all of today thinking it’s Sunday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 2:34 AM
Julian and Calvin climb tres.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 3:27 PM
Julian is taking winter seriously.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 9:01 PM
I really want to go shopping in a physical thrift store again.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 10:13 AM
Opening up Christmas stockings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 4:42 PM
Up from a nap after opening up presents. I think I got a good hour nap :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2010 6:10 PM
Calvin is having fun climbing up the mini-slide at Grandma’s house.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2011 8:59 PM
Christmas part 1 is almost over. Now engaged in frantic packing for Christmas part 2.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 7:01 AM
Calvin woke up at 6:30 and we don’t even have stockings in our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 8:42 AM
For Christmas, Calvin has decided to wear a short-sleeve shirt with shorts.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 6:36 AM
Julian woke up with a cough :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:10 AM
I don’t understand. How did my bags get so full?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:21 AM
I forgot one reason the TN suitcase wasn’t fuller is the trip wasn’t as long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
The bag is fuller than I’d like but it is under the weight limit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
Also, Julian is not doing well with his naps so far. Though, I don’t really care as long as he naps on the plane.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:08 PM
Apparently even with tsa precheck you have to take a computer out of you have 2 in 1 bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:10 PM
I’m through security but waiting for Montse.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:11 PM
Christmas day flying is a bit crazier than I expected.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 2:18 PM
Whew, we’re on the plane. Cut it closer than I liked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 8:41 PM
Well, I’m going to bed because Julian is screaming nonsrop tonight if he doesn’t see me.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2020 8:55 AM
I found the perfect ornament for the kids this year.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 8:32 AM
Calvin and @calvinsdad are down for morning naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:16 PM
Left Calvin with Nana and went out with Walla Walla friends to eat gelato. I got peppermint. It was _very_ good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:17 PM
Nana took Calvin for a walk and he’s still sleeping. I probably should wake him up soon so he’ll sleep tonight.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2010 6:10 PM
We’re once again resorting to stroller rides to make sure Calvin takes an afternoon nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 6:36 AM
I tempted fate and watched _Love Actually_ till late last night so of course Julian didn’t sleep well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:14 PM
Argh, I completely forgot to checkin for the flight. Though we do have family boarding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
We went to the park today but I bundled Julian up too much to move.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
He did enjoy the swing though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 4:44 PM
My normal travel computer backpack isn’t big enough for two computers :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I wonder if Julian’s plastic rattle would survive sterilization in the microwave. The cloth end is grossing me out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I will note that I generally have a high tolerance for germs but the places that rattle has been . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:14 PM
I have a feeling Julian is going to crawl out of his crib before Calvin did.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 7:54 PM
It’s bedtime and I’m not packed yet . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 8:03 PM
Hm, Julian seems restless tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 9:02 PM
My luggage is much fuller than I was optimistically hoping it would be.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:35 AM
Looking at the schedule today I realized there is no good time for Julian to take his nap :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 8:19 AM
Julian said apple! It was understandable.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2020 9:43 PM
The stockings have been discretely stuffed!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2009 6:20 AM
Calvin had an _amazing_ night. However, he’s still sleeping soundly and we need to leave for the airport in around 45 min.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:55 PM
@calvinsdad You try running around with a toddler and see how clean your car ends up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:56 PM
Calvin has been babbling up a storm this evening and seems happy in spite of refusing to nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:50 AM
Julian only woke up once last night (at 4:30) and then slept till 6:50!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:51 AM
He must have taken @calvinsdad’s long-distance admonishment to heart.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:19 PM
Calvin has approximately 60 lbs of Legos (pre-christmas).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:23 PM
Another baby gate put up!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 4:10 PM
Yeah, it was a bad idea to go into town.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 5:50 PM
The good news is there aren’t going to be many leftovers going bad. The bad news is I have nothing fast to eat.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 5:43 PM
Argh! A4 paper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:37 PM
Gave Calvin a book last night for Christmas and he’s already on p.111.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:52 PM
I have been instructed to bring short-sleeve pajamas to Washington but I’m not sure Julian has any.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:34 AM
I do not believe the short-sleeve pajamas reflect the outside temp, rather the indoor temp.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2018 6:48 PM
Julian and I are mesmerized by the Roomba. It’s very relaxing. (Also! The floor is once again clear enough to use the Roomba!)

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2019 9:09 PM
Ted is playing Tetris with the Christmas packages.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2020 7:31 PM
Our house is definitely a bit overwhelmed with packages at this point.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:12 AM
Well, the ibuprofen _appears_ to have worked better than the Tylenol but I suppose it could have just been chance also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:13 AM
In other news, @calvinsdad has whatever I had over the weekend so I guess it wasn’t bad cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 8:04 AM
Well, Calvin did at least eat a little solid food for breakfast. And he had 7+oz of his bottle!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 4:49 PM
I use to pack so much lighter before Calvin was born.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 5:11 PM
I’m packed but the house is still a mess.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Calvin has been sleeping fantastic on the mattress next to our bed. I think it’s getting me spoiled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Willow thinks she wants outside. Apparently she hasn’t noticed that the snow is as tall as her.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:11 AM
Julian woke up a lot last night but didn’t get up for the day till 7. I can’t decide if this makes it a good or bad night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Good article about decision fatigue: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/minimize-decision-fatigue-daily-life/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Since @calvinsdad is essentially going to be gone for 5 months I’m really looking at ways to simplify.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 6:04 PM
Julian just took about 6 steps! It’s the most I’ve seen him do so far.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 7:24 PM
Garbage/recycling has been put out! I’m so proud I remembered (with @calvinsdad’s auto email reminder).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:30 PM
Ok . . . Calvin’s room has been cleaned. Unfortunately, I have no idea where to put the boxes of stuff I’ve compiled.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:29 PM
Julian is decorating the gingerbread cottage.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:45 PM
It’s the first time both of us have made a gingerbread house from scratch. I have learned lessons for next time.