2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 7:48 AM
Calvin had a rough night last night. I think his teeth were really hurting him and the Tylenol didn’t help much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 8:06 AM
Poor Calvin is refusing to open up at all for his solid food breakfast. Though he did eat almost 6 oz of formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 10:11 AM
Calvin has been pretty fussy all morning. I think it’s valid to blame it on teething as he constantly has his hands in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:11 PM
Things a mother doesn’t want to hear when her baby gets a shot: “Wow! He has tough muscle.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:12 PM
Calvin has now received all his shots for both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 11:09 AM
Calvin refused to go to bed till sometime after 9:30 last night. I think I might have fallen asleep before he did *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin is singing part of the alphabet song. He sings “a b c d e” and then starts repeating again.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2011 8:46 AM
Calvin is still sleeping. I think I’m going to go check and make sure he’s breathing . . .

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 2:39 PM
The problem with using my personal computer for work is I forget all the work tabs I need to close to ignore work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 3:01 PM
Just found Calvin’s SF Cable Car we got last time we visited San Francisco.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 5:20 PM
@calvinsdad What are your plans for today?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:05 PM
Right . . . I think I need to turn off the internet and go to bed. Last night was not pleasant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:08 PM
In related news. I think I’m going to switch to reading NF at bedtime. Something to use to wind down but doesn’t entice me to keep reading.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2016 6:58 AM
I need a “look, seriously, I’m late to work” checkbox that will prevent my computer for downloading ANY updates in the morning.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2018 7:57 AM
I remembered just in time to get gift cards at lunch yesterday. Now to see if they actually make it to school . . .

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 12:49 PM
I can’t figure out if tree is early or late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 3:55 pm
Julian starts running down the sidewalk. I follow asking, “Why are we running?” Julian says, “I need my exercise!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 7:16 PM
Julian is insisting he needs a changing room, in his room, before he can change into his pajamas. I’ve asked if he wants me to leave the room. He does not, nor does he want to use the restroom. He just wants me to create a changing room.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:29 AM
Julian may be going slightly overboard with the spice drops.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:42 AM
I just explained to my children that many gingerbread houses are not meant to be eaten and they are shocked and appalled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 2:34 PM
I told Calvin he needed to stop eating candy because he wasn’t decorating anymore. In response, he started making spice drop people.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:52 AM
Calvin had a pretty rough night last night and seems pretty grumpy this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:53 AM
In other news, Calvin has started clapping his hands together.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:20 AM
Just cleaned car. Picked up the fish crackers Calvin merrily scattered while telling me the fish were “swimming.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 1:07 PM
Ok, it’s going to take bribing to get Calvin to take his antibiotics.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:26 PM
Calvin seems to feel it’s very unfair for me to insist he clean up a mess he made.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:56 PM
Logans, part 1, have arrived!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 3:10 PM
Calvin is *so excited* there are more people around to pay attention to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:47 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun using stamps.”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2012 8:47 AM
We’re at Monet’s California Deli in LAX which turns out to be a great place to eat while entertaining Calvin with planes passing by.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 11:10 AM
The softly falling snow is lovely and is welcome as long as it doesn’t cripple our travel plans . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:00 PM
@calvinsdad I know how that feels . . . may you have better luck than me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:01 PM
@calvinsdad I have subscribed to your flight number to provide exciting updates to your mom.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:45 AM
Yup, it’s morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 11:10 AM
Cleaning Calvin’s room. Just found “My first long-haul flight” written by @calvinsdad for Hong Kong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:06 PM
Julian just hit the jackpot. I went into a consignment store and came out with toys.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 6:14 AM
Calvin is on vacation this week so of course he’s already up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 11:29 AM
It’s official, we own a house!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:40 PM
Considering charities this year. @calvinsdad tends toward national/world charities so I’m thinking I might aim more local.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:41 PM
I have a preliminary charity list but it’s late so I’m going to sleep on it first.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 5:21 PM
Getting ready to test muffins. This is where all my past gas ovens have failed . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 6:04 PM
First of my last 4 stoves that can cook muffins in the right amount of time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 9:11 PM
Well, it’s obvious Julian had a nap. He’s still awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 10:01 PM
Julian is still awake . . .

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2021 7:08 PM
Good news! We have managed to visit snow.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 9:34 AM
Well, the good news is applesauce and soy milk taste remarkably good together the 2nd time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 3:11 PM
Just woke up from a 4 hr nap. Haven’t throw up since going to sleep but other than that still don’t feel good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 6:45 PM
Calvin might have a fever and refused all but 2 oz of his bottle last night. Don’t know if it’s teething or whatever I have.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2010 11:27 AM
Once again complaining to the airlines about their inability to deal with hyphenated last names. *sigh*

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2011 6:20 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed working with puzzles today!”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 11:14 AM
The piano movers are here. I’m hiding in my office so I don’t have to watch. Stairs make me nervous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 12:14 PM
Willow is AWOL. Somehow she must know it’s time to drop her and 5 off at the vets for boarding.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:07 AM
Our internet has decided it wants a Sabbath rest.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:10 AM
Julian keeps pulling himself to standing using the very condensed window and crying when he inevitably slips and falls.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:31 AM
Oh, internet has fixed itself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:18 PM
There were wings in Sabbath School today. (Though Julian didn’t want to pose.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:22 PM
Here’s the wings in slightly better focus.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 6:48 PM
Huh, Julian is in bed, I just finished vacuuming the floors, and it’s only 6:50. Life is easier with one kid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:57 PM
At some point Julian will be old enough that I no longer feel I’m tempting fate if I stay up past 8.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2016 6:01 PM
The house cleaners were here today so of course Julian decided to spit out broccoli onto the sofa.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 11:16 AM
I’m looking over my menu for Christmas and realizing that it’s very, very cheese heavy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 6:03 PM
I left Calvin get a new game on his iPhone but forgot to add it to the screen time limits. That has now been corrected, much to Calvin’s distress.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:11 AM
Our rapid tests are negative. Hopefully we’ll be leaving for the airport soon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:13 AM
Also! Julian appears to be able to walk without pain today! (Though he still has the walking boot on.)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 7:32 AM
Calvin’s teeth appear to have retracted. That is, I can still feel but not see them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 7:39 AM
I use to be completely hidden on Facebook except to already accepted friends. This has changed so now I’m reconsidering being on it at all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:26 AM
The problem with knowing Calvin has teeth coming in is I want to blame everything on that now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:27 AM
Calvin hasn’t been eating solid food well for the last couple of days. I think it’s his teeth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:30 AM
Calvin has smooshed his face up to our baby mirror and is talking rapturously to himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:38 AM
I think Calvin has a quota of 60 hugs/hr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 4:00 PM
Calvin is introducing 5 to bad habits. All of a sudden 5 has started trying to pull the place mats off the bookshelf.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 4:39 PM
Just threw up everything in my stomach :( Maybe it was the cheese I had for lunch? It looked okay but it’s been the fridge for a while.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 5:32 PM
Yup, I’m definitely sick. Hm, I’m now wondering if I should call now for a prelude replacement or if this will pass by morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 6:55 PM
Ugh, I’ve been throwing up every half hour since 4:30. Definitely time to get a substitute for tomorrow.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 7:02 AM
Apparently I did not start eating soon enough this morning *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 1:01 PM
Ok . . . groceries delivered. Now to figure out where to store it all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 3:45 PM
It’s official. The new dishwasher is really, really slow :( Right now we’re at 2 1/2 hrs and I think it just started drying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 3:45 PM
(I used the “autosense” cycle. I’m not entirely sure what it was sensing as all the dishes were prewashed.)

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2015 11:31 AM
Calvin is teaching our au pair how to play Catan Junior. He’s mostly getting things right.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2017 7:09 AM
Argh! Why is it so hard to find daycare designed for working parents??? *sob*

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 8:26 AM
It’s a little disheartening when Calvin can’t even manage applesauce without it first being pureed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 8:33 AM
Of course, maybe he just isn’t interested in food at the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 1:52 PM
My computer just blue-screened. I don’t remember the last time that happened.\

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 3:32 PM
Off to attend Calvin’s daycare party.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:08 PM
Calvin has multiple teeth coming in on the top of his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:09 PM
Daycare thinks there are 4 though I’m only seeing 3ish (they are just _barely_ poking through).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:10 PM
In other news, Santa Claus was _not_ greeted with joy by the infants. All except one started crying as soon as they saw him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:10 PM
Calvin initially started smiling and then devolved into crying.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2010 10:35 AM
Just opened Christmas stockings at the Nana & Grandpa’s house.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2012 4:49 PM
Apparently “helping” mommy pack book boxes is more interesting than watching TV.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2012 5:25 PM
My living room looks much sadder without books in it. I’ll be glad when I can put them back.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2013 3:12 PM
@calvinsdad I’m still bemused by that being part of your job.

[This was in response to @calvinsdad saying, “I just put a phone in a freezer. Because that’s my job now.”]

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2015 4:46 PM
Me: “Calvin I need you to use commonsense.” Calvin: “I don’t think I have any.”

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 12:43 PM
Oh. Our new street only has a 23% grade. We aren’t nearly as steep as I thought.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 12:45 PM
See https://web.archive.org/web/20171204115447/http://www.datapointed.net/2009/11/the-steeps-of-san-francisco/ for truly steep streets.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 4:20 PM
I’m not sure our current strollers are suitable for our new house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 4:21 PM
I need to find a stroller that 1) is safe for down hill 2) can be pushed up hill easily and 3) can handle uneven sidewalks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2016 8:31 AM
I really want something like downshifting where you prevent it going faster than a certain speed. I don’t think it exists.

[@yanthor suggested a kickstarter]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2016 8:36 AM
@calvinsdad also suggested this but I suspect that there aren’t enough hilly cities to make money :)

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2020 8:32 AM
Ah yes, the traditional magnetic fishing rod in the Christmas tree.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 7:50 AM
I’m baffled by how Julian can eat 2 lbs of tomatoes in one day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 9:31 AM
At least it’s healthy?? I started the week with three 18oz cartons of cherry tomatoes. Tuesday I had to stop by Costco so picked up another 2 lbs to be on the safe side. Everything was gone this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 9:31 AM
I have procured another carton of tomatoes and have hidden it in the broken oven.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 11:24 AM
Julian is allowed to eat any fruit sitting out whenever he wants. I’ve never made a special rule for the tomatoes but may need to rethink that stance.

He is mainly eating it between when he gets home from school and when we stop work for the day. It’s a self-serve snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 2:03 PM
Calvin asked if we had tomatoes. I have shown him the secret stockpile and sworn him to secrecy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 11:10 AM
Every time I get texted Julian’s COVID-19 test results I am grateful we’re in Santa Cruz City schools this year. It’s very impressive the amount of effort they and the county have put into making our schools as safe as possible.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:03 AM
I didn’t dose Calvin with Tylenol last night and he still slept pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:03 AM
Maybe he’s back to a good sleep cycle again . . . just in time for it to get messed up by Christmas traveling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:04 AM
Calvin appeared to eat the yogurt better today. I mixed it with pear/mango and thickened with rice cereal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 10:40 AM
Oh, lovely. I use to be able to use my Palm to read Adobe ebooks from Overdrive but looks like that feature has been discontinued.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 10:50 AM
Based on my prior experiences with both companies, I’m willing to bet this is Adobe’s fault.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 5:35 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the mirror today.”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 7:36 AM
Calvin slept reasonably until early morning when his stuffy nose made it impossible to sleep anywhere but on mommy in the recliner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 8:14 AM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin liked walking on a balance beam.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 5:57 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed our art project today!”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2012 3:29 PM
I found vegan marshmallows at Vitamin Cottage today. Obviously not healthy but taste pretty close to the real thing.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:27 PM
At the moment, our flight is delayed about 3 hrs. Have I mentioned I *love* the iPad?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:50 PM
I’m so glad I decided to take all my power cords as carry-on this time. Usually I just check them but I was worried about weight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:51 PM
(My work “laptop” and power are so large you have to see them to believe it.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 4:21 PM
We have a plane!

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2014 5:07 PM
The only thing I seem to want to eat these days is bread.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 10:36 AM
The black beans I’ve pulled from my drawer, to use up, must be ancient. They’ve been cooking for 12 hrs+

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 3:30 PM
I went to the grocery store and forgot to get chocolate!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 4:09 PM
Well, the floor _was_ clean.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2016 7:29 PM
WSJ: “More than 80% of Americans told Pew Research in a recent poll that they can spot fake news, and only a third report seeing it often.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2016 7:29 PM
Umm . . . and my son also swears all his math answers are correct.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM
Good for Apple: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/16/22178068/facebook-apple-newspaper-ads-ios-privacy-changes

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 7:20 PM
Whew! All the major presents I ordered have arrived. Still waiting on some stocking stuffers but those aren’t as critical.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 7:20 PM
(The vacuum, on the other hand, is lost and I suspect is snuggling up to @calvinsdad’s package.)

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2021 7:05 PM
I finally got the presents wrapped! (Though we won’t be opening these until December 28).

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2022 9:28 AM
If you click the link in my bio and get a message saying the link is “unsafe” that’s due to a personal grudge:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/15/23512113/twitter-blocking-mastodon-links-elon-musk-elonjet

[The Tweet above is the last time I posted on Twitter.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2009 7:47 AM
Calvin slept really well last night. It was great :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2009 7:58 AM
He doesn’t seem terribly enthralled with yogurt yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2009 5:29 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed crawling all over today!”

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2010 10:39 AM
Nana scared Calvin with her hair dryer this morning. I feel bad but his reaction was kind of funny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2010 5:06 PM
Calvin just got his first full haircut. His hair is now almost curly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2010 5:06 PM
In other news, he’s been very cuddly. That combined with his cough makes me wonder what is wrong with him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2010 5:25 PM
Calvin just kissed m computer . . .

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2011 7:37 AM
Calvin is afraid the cats are going to eat the Christmas presents.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2011 7:38 AM
(There was some ominous sniffing but I think the only thing they’re trying to eat is the trees . . . )

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2011 5:33 PM
Calvin did not nap today . . . He is now refusing to eat a supper I know he likes.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2013 12:42 PM
It turns out I’m not the only one who thinks the “North Boulder Park” is not really very North.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2013 1:20 PM
Hmmm . . . if I’m reading this correctly, Calvin got pre-check and I didn’t. This isn’t going to work.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2015 7:07 AM
It’s a snow day! No school today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2015 1:43 PM
One of the nice things about having an au pair is I can work even when everything around me closes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2015 3:03 PM
It’s definitely a soup day.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2016 4:08 PM
Well, Calvin threw up multiple times throughout the night but seems quite perky today.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2017 7:07 PM
After 40 min I finally got through all the accumulated junk mail. Then I found another pile :(

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2018 11:24 AM
Julian just informed me that today is the hottest day ever.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2018 11:31 AM
In contrast, Calvin just told me it’s too cold. Of course, he’s out on the deck in his bare feet and is refusing to put a coat on.

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2019 10:30 AM
I was going to make candy today but now have been completely distracted by setting up Calvin’s old Kindle for Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2019 10:38 AM
Hm, now that everyone has already asked me what Julian wants, he starts coming up with wish list items. (Many revolve around Batman, such as Batman pajamas.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2019 12:14 PM
Handy, Calvin is setting up the Minecraft part for Julian so I don’t need to figure it out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 15, 2019 12:24 PM

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2009 8:24 AM
I think this morning is going to be one of those mornings I spend carrying Calvin around the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2009 8:25 AM
Also, he doesn’t seem inspired by breakfast today even though he loved blueberries the last 2 days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2009 9:21 AM
Calvin is scheduled for his H1N1 booster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2009 5:43 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting today!”

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2010 8:40 AM
Calvin went to bed really late last night but fortunately is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2010 1:55 PM
Currently trying to convince Calvin he should take a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2010 2:34 PM
Well, nap appears to be headed to failure today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2010 5:35 PM
Calvin’s mini potty chair just arrived and he used it immediately! (He has been boycotting the folding potty seat I got earlier.)

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2012 4:12 PM
I think Calvin may have inherited some of my father’s traits. He’s looking at a book and watching TV at the same time.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2015 5:52 PM
Am I going to have supper made before Julian, who has only had one nap, completely melts down?

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2016 7:46 PM
Calvin is sick :(

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2017 3:44 PM
My in-laws have ruined me. All the perfume and smelly stuff in the mall is giving me a headache.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2018 6:41 AM
I don’t know how to tell you this, but 185 lumens is not “super bright”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2018 3:26 PM
Well, I suppose it’s relative but the other light I was looking at was 1200 lumens.

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2019 7:12 PM
We had some overripe Fuyu persimmons and they were mushy enough to make into persimmon pudding.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2021 3:56 PM
I feel it’s a smidge ironic that I’m on a phone call with Apple support as @calvinsdad is in a meeting with his Apple coworkers. Sadly, it’s the wrong team.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 14, 2021 4:04 PM
My mantra during the call, “it’s not the router”. (They did collect logs so I’m hoping that provides illumination.)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2009 11:12 AM
Calvin muttered through the night but didn’t actually wake up till around 7. @calvinsdad got up and I slept a while longer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2009 11:13 AM
Made pecan waffles for breakfast and then put Calvin down for a nap. He’s still sleeping 1 1/2 hr later.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2009 4:52 PM
I think Calvin is playing with his shadow on the kitchen floor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2009 7:58 PM
Finished a batch of Almond Christmas Candy. Took less time than I expected.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2010 2:24 PM
We arrived safely in Walla Walla. Calvin was pretty cranky this morning but hopefully will be happier after his nap.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2011 1:09 PM
I found someone to take our infant car seat! It’s in good condition but thrift stores won’t take them for fear they’ve been in accidents.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2011 6:13 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a candy cane.”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2012 6:05 PM
At the thrift store today found a Capesla 135 set stuffed in with the puzzles (looks like this [This link is completely dead. However, here’s a Wikipedia article about what Capsela looks like.].

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2012 6:06 PM
It cost $2.99 so I broke down and bought it. All parts seem to be there except the rubber tracks have become brittle and broken.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2013 3:08 PM
Huh, I did not realize that the “Friends” Lego Minifigs were so different from the regular.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2013 3:08 PM
Among other things, the one Calvin got can’t walk . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2013 3:13 PM
@calvinsdad informs me she isn’t crippled, she’s “mermaidy”. Which he still agrees is creepy.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2014 7:13 PM
Cat5 seems to have bonded with her cage. Put her in it last night and she didn’t meow till @calvinsdad got up. Now she’s sleeping inside.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 13, 2020 9:32 AM
Julian is choosing toast with ketchup and cheese over cardamom rolls. My child has no taste.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 7:53 AM
Calvin slept pretty good until 5:30 last night!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 7:53 AM
Now he’s kind of cranky which is unusual for the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 7:54 AM
However, he does appear to enjoy his applesauce/blueberry breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 8:09 AM
From daycare sheet yesterday: “Calvin had lots of fun dancing to music!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 8:09 AM
I’m now wondering what constitutes “dancing” in a baby.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 8:24 AM
Turns out 5 can no longer squeeze around the baby gate but she can jump over it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 8:24 AM
At least we’re helping her be more active . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 3:25 PM
Church went pretty well today. Couldn’t give blood because of my cold though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 4:17 PM
Hmm . . . when I fed Calvin blueberries, I wasn’t thinking of blueberry drool coming out of his mouth onto the carpet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2009 8:36 PM
Yea! With a few small exceptions, I have all my Christmas presents ordered.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2010 7:04 AM
Travel day. Time to see if my injured shoulder is up to dealing with a toddler by myself . . .

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2011 8:10 AM
Calvin is giving indications he may grow up to be one of those strange people who don’t like coconut.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2011 9:28 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun decorating a tree.”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2012 5:13 PM
We have a working fireplace again!

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2013 2:55 PM
I’m a bit unnerved by Calvin’s continued insistence that the family room should not have lights on.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 8:02 AM
It is time for Julian’s nap but he does not agree.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 10:30 AM
Life is so much better when BOTH Julian and I have a proper nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 10:33 AM
These Bjorn bibs are amazing. I don’t have to change Julian after meals!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 12:29 PM
I just found 3 oven mitts from a (?) prior house owner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 12:30 PM
Not sure why the oven mitts were in a drawer so far from the oven . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 2:02 PM
Julian is testing the new child locks in the kitchen. He does not approve.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 5:24 PM
All my masala blends have been restocked and the spice jars re-alphabetized.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2015 5:27 PM
Also everything has been rearranged to provide maximum confusion to the other adults.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2016 6:37 AM
I decided to start today’s week by accidentally deleting 50 of my emails. Ugh.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2016 6:46 AM
Unfortunately, in my sleep addled state, I didn’t realize the problem until too many clicks later . . . Someone should fix that.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2018 7:17 AM
Julian is having peanut butter toast with mutter paneer for breakfast.

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2019 11:15 AM
This is an amusing article about hot chocolate. Seattle is one of the few places where hot chocolate is treated as important in its own right rather than relegated to a kiddie drink. https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/hot-chocolate-has-gone-downhill-over-the-years-but-you-still-can-find-peaks-of-goodness/

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 12, 2021 8:47 AM
@calvinsdad just requested a pillow. I’m worried I have a changeling in my house.