2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 8:09 AM
Calvin seems to be cranky awfully early this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 8:09 AM
I’m debating whether or not to go on a walk this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 11:28 AM
We didn’t go walking. Calvin went to sleep in his crib instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 3:24 PM
Apparently Calvin’s nap was fated to end early. First 5 starting meowing up a storm which woke him up and then @calvinsdad called my phone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 5:45 PM
Calvin just rolled over again! (at some point this will become old but it hasn’t for me yet)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2009 8:12 PM
Poor Calvin is obviously tired but refuses to go to sleep.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 11:07 AM
Just got back from a massage. Lovely :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 11:10 AM
Now I think I’m going to deal with our “to be filed” pile of documents that have been accumulating for many months.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 3:36 PM
How can such a little boy have such a big bladder?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 6:09 PM
Calvin likes polenta casserole.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 6:18 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed looking at pictures of animals today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2010 6:18 PM
In other news, Calvin only had a 40 min nap.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2011 8:02 AM
I can’t tell if Calvin is _eating_ his breakfast or just redistributing it among multiple surfaces.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2012 5:40 PM
Just got back from the “DVD Library”. Too bad it so far away. They now have a play kitchen that Calvin loves.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2013 4:28 PM
Whew, started to panic when Windows Explorer wouldn’t copy things from my backup. cmd had no such difficulties.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2013 4:35 PM
Ahh . . . Windows had them marked as read only. It all becomes clearer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2013 6:58 PM
Because @calvinsdad hasn’t arrived quite yet, I can declare that supper is a heaping plate of cauliflower and broccoli with cheese sauce.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2013 7:08 PM
I just had a really surreal conversation with Calvin about what happens to him if @calvinsdad and I die (Calvin brought it up).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2013 7:36 PM
More about the conversation I had with Calvin about dying: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/07/26/on-dying/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2015 6;07 AM
Well, this is fun. Julian has decided it’s amusing to get up around 4:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2015 9:39 AM
Well, Julian’s naps seem very strange today but at least he’s sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2015 11:57 AM
The basement closet is ready to be used!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2015 5:12 PM
Setting up the computer for our au pair and part of me worries about giving her a Linux computer.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2017 5:18 PM
My book ended too soon. I’m not home yet :(

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2018 8:02 PM
We have inflated Calvin’s bike tires and taken a quick ride around the block! Calvin really needs a new bike but this one will work for now.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2019 7:55 AM
Yup, my shoes are still wet. I’m going to be walking in soggy shoes all day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2019 2:15 PM
I’m working on planning the menu for next week and it appears I did not mange to miss all the hot weather.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 26, 2020 9:50 AM
Our strategy for getting to the beach extra early appears to have worked. I don’t remember the last time I saw such an empty parking lot.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 7:22 AM
Calvin finished breakfast and is now engaged in chortling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 8:59 AM
Now we’re off to Sabbath School.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 11:38 AM
Back from Sabbath School. Like normal, Calvin seemed to enjoy it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 12:38 PM
Calvin’s cranky and it’s not time for nap or food yet. I’m not sure which one he wants.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 12:38 PM
Calvin’s cranky and it’s not time for nap or food yet. I’m not sure which one he wants.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 1:02 PM
Well, I guess he was hungry. He ate 8 oz.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 1:04 PM
Now he’s not napping but seems to be content in his bassinet with no interaction from me (which is very strange for him).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 2:16 PM
Calvin was able to occupy himself in the bouncy chair while I played a couple songs on the piano.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 2:16 PM
I’m not scheduled to play for church again until October but I think I need to start picking my music now to have time to practice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 4:33 PM
Calvin is sitting up much straighter in his Bebe Pod these days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 7:27 PM
Tonight I gave Calvin a bath all by myself (normally @calvinsdad does it).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2009 7:46 PM
We’re enjoying a nice rain at the moment. I’ve opened up the front door so Calvin can hear it.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2010 3:41 PM
Calvin’s first tricycle has now been assembled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2010 5:18 PM
I just spent $70 on produce, milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese. Maybe chocolate isn’t my downfall when it comes to food budgeting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2010 5:41 PM
Calvin is outside with @calvinsdad experimenting with the tricycle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2010 5:42 PM
(It has a push handle in back for a grown-up so Calvin doesn’t have to peddle right away.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2010 6:02 PM
Calvin is enthusiastically eating haystacks, minus the chips, no doubt due to the cheese.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2011 12:40 PM
I get very irritated every time I log onto a financial institution’s website that doesn’t allow special characters in the password.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2013 7:21 PM
I might just be in the honeymoon period but so far I’m in love with my new SSD.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2013 9:23 PM
Well, Chrome is installed and iTunes syncs to Eve so most of my essential applications are working :)

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2015 8:56 AM
I think Julian was trying to eat every 2 hours last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2015 12:32 PM
It is weird that both our sons (6 years and 4 months) sound the same when the bedroom doors are closed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2015 12:32 PM
Calvin makes some interesting piercing vocalizations when he’s playing which sound very much like Julian crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2015 2:46 PM
Julian is grabbing his toes!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2015 4:24 PM
Calvin tries his new hat on Julian (which came off right after because of the string).

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2016 6:46 PM
Julian contemplates data integrity.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 9:18 AM
Hubbard Glacier!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 9:19 AM
(This was taken on Wednesday. I had terrible internet yesterday.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 9:49 AM
I didn’t expect to see little Smart cars in Sitka.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 9:49 AM
There is not a parking problem here.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 10:17 AM
Headed to Indian River Waterfall, assuming I walk fast enough.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 1:41 PM
I made it to the falls! Now back in Sitka.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 1:43 PM
I did battle with Salmon Berry thickets.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 1:43 PM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 4:09 PM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 4:14 PM
I’m back on board. I got absolutely soaked walking through the Salmon berry thickets. By the time I got back almost everything was dry except my wool socks which were still squishy wet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 25, 2019 4:14 PM
I’m eating hot tomato soup for afternoon snack and then am going to sit in the hot tub and hope my muscles don’t protest too much tomorrow. I think I ended up walking around 12 miles today.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 8:27 AM
Calvin didn’t get up till 8 today. Have I mentioned I don’t understand this boy’s schedule?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 11:38 AM
This morning we went on a walk. We got back just in time for me to shower and feed Calvin before heading to daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 11:38 AM
Our departure was delayed by an especially exciting diaper :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 5:59 PM
I keep thinking Calvin’s getting ready to roll over but he doesn’t quite make it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 6:27 PM
Calvin just rolled over again!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2009 6:29 PM
Calvin just rolled to his left side. First time he’s done it that direction.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 7:47 AM
I think Calvin doesn’t mind sitting on the potty but he’s afraid of actually using it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 7:47 AM
It seems like he always insists on getting up right before he should be using it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:39 AM
The house is a disaster but we’re finally ready to leave for church.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 5:49 PM
Calvin has learned that standing on an old formula container makes him taller.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 5:50 PM
(He also learned it’s a precarious perch.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:22 PM
Church went well today. Calvin clung on to me for dear life but allegedly didn’t scream much once I was gone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:22 PM
Afterwards, went to the library and picked up several interesting looking books.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:23 PM
Now must work on menu planning for the coming week. I’m trying to concoct a plan that doesn’t require spending money :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:25 PM
King Soopers is advertising $6.88/bunch for beets. _Surely_ that must be a typo . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 8:50 PM
Well, I did manage to come up with a menu that only requires buying produce with the exception of some Calvin-specific food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 10:22 PM
Bother! I just realized I bought the generic King Soopers whole milk, with fish oil, for Calvin instead of the vegetarian Horizon brand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2010 10:23 PM
At least I just opened it up and go grocery shopping tomorrow.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2021 10:21 AM
I have figured out a use for the informal kitchen table we never use.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2021 10:28 AM
Sadly, we do not have an apricot tree. These are a gift from our former landlord.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 24, 2021 9:10 AM
In addition to the apricots that still needed to ripen, I had some mushy apricots so I’m now making jam.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 8:36 AM
Calvin woke at at 6:30. However, I went back upstairs after I got his bottle ready, and he was back asleep. Didn’t wake up again till 7:45.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 10:58 AM
Much to my astonishment, I finished cleaning the lower half of our house before needing to pump.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 10:59 AM
Next problem: how to get to my pumping supplies without messing up the wet kitchen floor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 3:51 PM
I think I should probably shower now (I don’t like showering before house cleaning and I didn’t have enough time before I started working).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 4:47 PM
I had a few minutes between my shower and next pumping so I sat down with hot chocolate and a romance book. I feel very decadent now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 7:21 PM
Just came back from a walk during which Calvin napped. However, now he’s really grumpy. Maybe he’s hungry early?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 8:06 PM
I just read _Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs_ to Calvin and now I’m craving donuts (there was a picture in the book).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2009 8:19 PM
I’m trying to start an official bedtime routine with Calvin. So far, he’s not appreciative of it.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 7:07 AM
Calvin slept in till 6:30 today :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 7:28 AM
Hm, I don’t think my breakfast oatmeal is sitting well in my stomach :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 8:37 AM
It turns out that Marketplace Morning Report is just the right length for unloading the dishwasher.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 1:15 PM
I shouldn’t be working still but I got a chance to look at a beta version of a product I’ve been waiting for . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 2:13
*whew* Finished vacuuming on time even after my late start.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 2:59 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the water outside today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 2:59 PM
They also report that Calvin seems to be getting cuddlier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 3:12 PM
Calvin is clapping in time to Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in D Minor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 5:33 PM
While at the park a woman turns to me and asks, “Did I deliver that baby?”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 5:33 PM
Turns out Dr. B brought her kids to play at the park in the water.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 5:34 PM
In other news, it’s very hot outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 5:57 PM
Calvin’s favorite book today: _Quack!_ by Phyllis Root ill. by Holly Meade

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 6:13 PM
Calvin is a chapati fan.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 6:22 PM
I’m also excited because Calvin is eating curry without me first chopping it into tiny bits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2010 8:28 PM
Calvin is violently resisting going to bed. So far he’s vomited but hasn’t stopped breathing yet . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2011 1:53 PM
After driving around for an hour, Calvin is *finally* asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2011 3:05 PM
Calvin to Cat5: “Don’t eat my mommy. _My_ mommy.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2012 8:24 PM
I forgot how relaxing the library could be without Calvin tagging along.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2013 7:48 AM
My new hard drive is out for delivery!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2013 5:57 PM
*Grrr* The HDD got here but the cable isn’t longer enough to research the shorter drive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2013 5:57 PM
Also, as far as I can tell, I can’t drive to a store and pick an extension up tonight. Back to Amazon . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2013 6:24 PM
I broke down and called real stores, no luck.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2013 6:26 PM
I was surprised how much coaching it took just to have the sales associate look for the right thing.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2016 10:30 AM
Julian has a gift for finding dirt.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2017 7:14 PM
I was ahead of schedule until the dishwasher decided to die. After poking around, I found a large broken piece of glass in the filter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2017 7:14 PM
Hm, apparently that wasn’t the issue. Or, not the entire issue. Dishwasher doesn’t like me :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2017 7:16 PM
Well, _maybe_ we’re ok. Cross your fingers. Not a good week to have a defective dishwasher.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2018 7:26 AM
I’m starting to regret getting rid of my old REI backpack, even though it had a hole that things were falling out of. I can’t find another one I like.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2019 8:12 AM
Good morning! There were whales in spite of me bringing the binoculars! (This is not a whale picture. I didn’t even try with the phone.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2019 3:40 PM
Hiking the East Glacier Trail. The glacier is the Mendenhall Glacier (better picture potentially later, depending if I have cell coverage at that point).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2019 5:15 PM
I did get a little closer to the glacier but, with my camera, the waterfall is more dramatic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2019 10:07 PM
I’m sure it will surprise no one to hear I bought books: Shanyaak’utlaax (Salmon Boy) and How Devil’s Club Came to Be

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2021 1:22 PM
I need to go get lunch but there’s a cat on my lap.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 8:20 AM
We went to the library last night but didn’t get any books for Calvin. What were we thinking!?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 8:20 AM
Now it’s time for tummy time again while I eat breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 8:25 AM
I think Calvin has started to take an interest in the cats. He follows them around with his eyes when they walk in front of him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 8:51 AM
Calvin’s playing with his activity link gym again. I think we need to find more toys for him to play with.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 10:13 AM
Calvins up from his nap and appears to enjoy the “Jittery Pals” someone gave us as a present.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 6:41 PM
We’ve been sitting under the tree in our front yard for the past hour. Calvin is still enthralled by trees.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2009 6:31 PM
Calvin also just this night started to get excited by peekaboo. He was giggling in response to seeing my face which I think it a first.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 7:40 AM
Feel better than yesterday but still not 100%. @calvinsdad is taking Calvin to daycare for the day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 10:37 AM
I think I should eat something but I’m not sure what.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 5:56 PM
Calvin appears to like lentil soup, particularly the pasta and tomatoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 6:09 PM
I think I see another tooth coming in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 7:38 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the ball pit with all of the balls today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2010 7:38 PM
From daycare today: “Calvin made an awesome picture with crayons today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2011 10:38 AM
Willow survived her teeth cleaning and will be ready to go home early around 2ish.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2011 6:22 PM
Calvin appears to be offended that beets can be a different color than red.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2011 7:50 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed Friday friends.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2012 12:37 PM
Calvin’s first official play-date appears to have been a success.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2017 11:41 AM
We’re at the Wave Organ.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2017 11:46 AM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2017 5:49 AM
It might be time for another pilgrimage to Sunnyvale.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2018 10:26 AM
Ok . . . Willow has escaped outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2018 10:27 AM
She had been retrieved.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2019 8:28 PM
For those that are wondering, yes I’m still alive. My goal of relaxing appears to be successful. I’ve read a book, attended a cooking demo, took a nap, and relaxed in the therapy hot tub.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2019 8:30 PM
(There was also good.) Now waiting for what I think is some sort of dance performance.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2019 8:32 PM
Tomorrow we arrive at Juneau.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2019 8:37 PM
Hm, now I’m contemplating the technical challenges of dancing when the shipping is rocking. Not much, but it must make complicated moves even trickier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2019 9:22 PM
I had every intention of bringing my (@calvinsdad’s) binoculars on my evening walk. I forgot and once again there are whales.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 23, 2019 7:24 AM
I’m remembering the binoculars today so there probably won’t be any whales.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 22, 2022 11:36 AM
We made it to Washington!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2009 6:52 AM
Calvin’s up and ready to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2009 6:08 PM
It’s tummy time for Calvin while we attempt to eat supper.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2010 8:12 AM
Calvin woke up at 5 and I brought him into our bed after which he slept till 7:40. Now we’re running late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2010 2:56 PM
I feel awful. Started feeling sick right before picking up Calvin. Thought it would pass. It hasn’t.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2011 4:04 PM
Flight was early :) Now on shuttle bus to parking lot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2011 6:54 PM
Just got Calvin a dump truck that looks like better quality than the last. Of course, that’s not hard to do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2011 8:10 PM
Calvin appears to be down for the night. Now I have to convince myself to unpack.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2012 7:00 AM
Why is it Calvin wakes up early on the nights I go to bed late?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2012 11:44 AM
Whew, Cradle Roll is miserable this time of year.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2012 3:30 PM
Our bathroom is so hot and muggy it feels like a steam room. *ugh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2012 7:06 PM
Calvin fell asleep on the car ride home from praise practice and may be down for the night.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2013 5:27 PM
We visited 2 parks today. Arapahoe Ridge (https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/07/21/arapahoe-ridge-park-boulder-co-a-k-a-rock-park/) and Christensen (https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/07/21/christiansen-park-boulder-co/).

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2014 3:23 PM
Calvin became upset when I told him to pick up his Legos/Room because he “wanted to pick them up early.” Uh-huh.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2015 10:43 PM
I think I just balanced my bank statement in time to get the new one.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2016 5:53 PM
I think websites really need to learn when it’s ok to have weak passwords.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2016 6:18 PM
When in doubt, buy more cheese.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2017 6:37 PM
I am out of flour. I can’t be out of floor on the weekend. It’s when I bake :(

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2018 11:58 AM
Julian finally gets to ride his bike!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2018 2:11 PM
Uncle Tristan is out with Calvin and Caleb in a kayak.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2018 4:10 PM
Now it’s bounce house time.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2020 11:24 AM
I’m working in the front living room and the kids are in the back living room. I overheard Calvin saying, “No hitting people, you have to go to the time out box.” and saw him carrying a laughing Julian across the room. I guess it’s a game they’re playing?

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2022 7:21 PM
Ahh right, pulled up to a gas station and forgot I was in Oregon until a gas attendant came hustling towards me. Sadly, I had no Oregonian friends around to do the talking for me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 21, 2022 8:58 PM
At least I didn’t have to wait in line.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2009 6:30 AM
I think mornings would be easier if Calvin got up at a consistent time every day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2009 10:38 AM
Earlier this morning Calvin and I started taking a nap which 5 interrupted 15 min into. I was not happy and banished her to the basement.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2009 10:38 AM
Calvin did eventually get back to sleep but it took a lot of coaxing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2009 6:05 PM
Calvin appears to be enjoying his activity link gym a lot more than he did just a week ago.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2009 7:29 PM
Bath time.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2010 3:29 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing Peek-a-Boo in the tree house today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2010 3:30 PM
Calvin is only getting 1 bottle/day at night now, 2 oz milk + 4 oz water.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2010 5:14 PM
Calvin keeps insisting on locking the child gate and then cries when he can’t get to me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2010 8:06 PM
Yea!! Another account balanced.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2012 11:10 AM
We’re back from the Fire department story time!

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2013 9:45 AM
@calvinsdad I’m not that adventurous.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2015 3:44 PM
Calvin at Lowes, “wow! That’s a lot of kragle.”

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 20, 2018 7:13 PM
I have a whole half hour to myself between putting Julian to bed and my evening time with Calvin. It’s magical. (Actually, an hour tonight because Julian wanted to go to bed early!!)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 7:40 AM
Calvin’s up and just finished eating.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 10:46 AM
I just spent the last hour cuddling Calvin while he napped :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 12:02 PM
Calvin is somewhat grudgingly playing with his activity link gym.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 1:13 PM
Calvin is currently napping in his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 6:42 PM
We just got back from date night. Apparently Calvin had a beautifully long nap while we were gone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2009 6:58 PM
Next up: adventures in shooting poo. It’s always a challenge to know at what point what should change the diaper :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 7:13 AM
Calvin has slept in to a reasonable time the past two days!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 3:14 PM
Calvin vomited at daycare during lunch but otherwise seemed fine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 3:14 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed reading books today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 6:01 PM
We went to the park today and then puttered around outside the house a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 6:01 PM
Calvin helped walk his stroller back part of the way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2010 7:03 PM
Calvin’s diaper was full to overflowing :S

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2012 9:43 AM
Calvin helps a girl around his age up the slide. Girl, “You’re strong!” Calvin, “I know.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2012 2:46 PM
The morning went pretty well with Calvin but now I’ve run out of things to do. It’s too hot to go outside again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2012 5:09 PM
Walking in 97 degree heat might not have been the best option but I had to get out of the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2012 5:10 PM
In spite of it being too hot, I pulled Calvin in a covered wagon, with several bottles of ice water, and he seemed to have fun.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2012 5:11 PM
Now we’re back and he’s playing dress-up with some of my clothes.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2013 4:12 PM
Today Grandma took Calvin to the Fire Station story time.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2018 6:39 PM
Today’s life lesson for Calvin: showing him how to open a locked bathroom door using a twisty tie. Yes, there was an incident . . .

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2019 7:04 AM
People. Please learn to deal with hyphens. Thank you.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2019 7:57 PM
At Woodland Park Zoo.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2020 1:23 PM
I think somehow half of my shirts that I meant to take to the rental got left behind. Didn’t really notice till I did laundry and realized they weren’t there. So now I need to figure out how to go shopping for clothes that fit me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2020 1:47 PM
Everything is packed and loaded.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2020 2:22 PM
In retrospect, we should have bought more Nest fire alarms while we still had @calvinsdad’s discount. I don’t think I can go back to normal annoying beepy things.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 19, 2020 4:22 PM
Oh look, there’s people getting their wedding photos taking right across the street from us. Also . . . apparently we’re having weddings again? Photographers are masked, no one else is.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2009 12:46 PM
Calvin woke up at 6:30 this morning, a little earlier than I was hoping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2009 12:57 PM
Felt in need of a nap so we didn’t go to Sabbath School. Calvin napped fitfully but @Calvinsdad took over so I could attempt to nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2009 12:57 PM
Now Calvin’s napping again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2009 1:22 PM
I went in to pick up Calvin from his nap and he was sucking his index finger.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2009 2:14 PM
Calvin’s in his bouncy chair while I attempt to eat.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2010 9:14 AM
Calvin slept in till 6:40 this morning!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2010 11:39 AM
It’s 40 min past Calvin’s nap time and he’s still happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2010 6:16 PM
Just got back from a long afternoon of grocery shopping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2010 6:30 PM
Costco didn’t have any more Brie Ravioli :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2010 7:25 PM
Today after bath, Calvin tried to climb back in.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2012 8:31 AM
I’m almost positive when I asked Calvin, “What are you doing?” He said, “something you don’t want me to.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2013 11:22 AM
Calvin sits on the back of the sofa. Grandma, “Does Mommy let you do that?” Calvin, “Only when she isn’t looking.”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2015 6:04 PM
Julian substitutes scream time for screen time.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2019 6:51 AM
I just bought tickets for my family last night. I see my timing was fantastic.

[This was originally in response to a Tweet from Keren Landsman @smallweedwhich which can no longer be viewed without logging in. It’s in response to Dublin2019’s announcement that all people under 15 would be required to be supervised at all times. To see a summary without logging into Twitter, see File770 item number 2.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2019 7:01 AM
To be clear, my 4-year-old was always going to need to be supervised. However, I was hoping my 10-year-old could go to the sessions that interested him. The parent on duty is going to have a hard time juggling interests. *sigh*

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2020 9:34 AM
Overall, I like our car. However, the sound system really annoys me. Why would I want the _radio_ to turn on by default whenever I start the car???

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2020 1:48 PM
I wish the hammock was still here. This is a perfect day to lie on the hammock in the shade.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 18, 2020 3:45 PM
Progress! When I came home today Willow was sitting in a chair in the bedroom instead of under the bed.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2009 3:27 AM
I’m up to work on setting up one of our library servers for an upgrade later today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2009 10:04 AM
Everything at the library seems to be up and running now. I’m going to try to convince myself to go back to sleep now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2009 12:42 PM
I’m up from my nap but I’m not sure it did as much good as I was hoping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2009 2:22 PM
I just went through my packed away clothing and transitioned my closet from “maternity” to merely “large.” I have clothing to wear again!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2009 6:42 PM
We just finished a “picnic” outside under our front tree. Calvin is fascinated by the tree and/or clouds which made for a peaceful meal.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2010 7:11 AM
My generic brand butter is disturbingly yellow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2010 10:09 AM
We’re hoping to escape the heat by going to Rocky Mountain National Park today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2015 4:46 PM
Calvin ate supper last night. Thus, I’m allowed to make something he’ll hate tonight.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 17, 2017 7:11 AM
Perils of coming back from vacation: I forgot my badge but found a baby bottle in my bag.