2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 8:20 AM
I’m up for the day but Calvin is still sleeping (for the moment). I’m grabbing a quick breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 9:12 AM
Calvin’s still not up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 10:00 AM
Calvin is holding his rattle and moving it around (of course, he doesn’t realize what he’s doing).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:20 AM
Calvin’s off at daycare again. Apparently he likes the blue swing which is amazing since he screams anytime we try to use our swing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:36 AM
Ah, it turns out that our swing will lay back too. I wonder if Calvin would like that better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:42 AM
I’ve decided to start work as soon as I drop Calvin off from daycare so I don’t have awkward time periods to do other stuff in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 1:23 PM
Sometimes I miss having my physical manuals available.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 5:33 PM
Calvin’s back home :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2010 2:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed exploring with paint in a plastic bag today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 8:15 AM
Calvin woke up very cranky this morning :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 9:02 AM
Out on the beach for the last time this trip.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 3:02 PM
We’ve arrived back at the Stone Estate. Calvin really enjoyed his beach experience.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 6:56 PM
Calvin: ‘Chalk daddy! Chalk daddy!’ when asking to speak on the phone.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2012 9:17 AM
@calvinsdad Congratulations :)

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2013 9:45 AM
It’s amazing how long it takes me to do easy chores when I don’t have to cram them in between other things.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2014 6:59 AM
Cat5 does not appear to be doing well at the moment.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2017 3:39 PM
We have a new stroller! Crossing my fingers this one actually works well for Muni.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2017 3:41 PM
Tomorrow I’m going to do a test summer camp drop-off/pick-up for Calvin with Julian in the stroller and we’ll see how it performs.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
Calvin’s school at home experience continues to evolve. I’m not exactly sure how successful we are but he is learning things, albeit not necessarily the same stuff he would in normal school.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
I’ve decided to do some level of assigned reading. I’m not worried about his reading ability but he doesn’t try stretching himself very much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
Currently, I’m having him read the retelling of Beowulf, by Robert Nye (https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2815976030), and then I’m going to have him listen to the Heaney translation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 11:18 AM
Calvin’s new hobby is being as contrary as possible with the math problems he’s given. Yesterday he spent a fair amount of time looking up the recommended number of chlorine tablets for various pool sizes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 11:33 AM
Now he’s trying to reverse engineer the type of car “Patricia” is driving based on her kilometers per liter number.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2021 1:48 PM
Seattle will forever leave me confused as to how Julian’s middle name is spelled. I just had to look it up . . .

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 11:44 AM
Just dropped Calvin off at daycare. It’s a really weird feeling like part of me is missing. However, I left him happily munching a bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 20091 1:47 PM
I’m down from 1k+ to under 200 unread emails now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 3:27 PM
I’ve been working for 3 hrs now and found it weird to have sustained 1 activity for so long. Calvin never manages anything for this long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 4:09 PM
I’ve finished working for the day. Now to make up supper and then pick up Calvin. Very weird having him gone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 5:44 PM
Just brought Calvin home from daycare. He seemed pretty happy there.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 8:19 AM
Calvin was absolutely fascinated by the ceiling fan during breakfast this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 2:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed rolling balls on the grass outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 8:26 PM
Calvin had lots of fun letting our guests entertain him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 9:42 PM
I just discovered I have no photos of Calvin from February.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 8:49 AM
It’s time to play on the beach!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 9:27 AM
Calvin got soaked in the ocean but loved it. He thinks the adults’ concerns about cold are silly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 9:49 AM
I think it’s about time for Calvin to have a hot bath and a cup of cocoa.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 4:01 PM
We’re back on the beach. Calvin’s ecstatic. The adults are trying to be supportive.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2013 11:35 AM
Huh, I thought it was just airline sites. Apparently @BHG also has a problem with hyphenated last names.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2013 11:43 AM
The backyard lilacs are blooming!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2014 4:31 PM
I’m ready to go back to bed now.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2015 10:53 AM
Now that Calvin has a watch he double checks my 5 min park warning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2015 11:11 AM
It turns out we have a double stroller.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2016 3:57 PM
Wind turbine train!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2016 5:26 PM
@Calvindad You’re going to have to eat bhindi when you get here. The others were not impressed.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:09 AM
I accidentally ordered a quart of cream last week so this will be the weekend of cream.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:11 AM
Though, I’m down to 5 eggs which is going to limit ice cream production.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:50 AM
I just told Julian the scones have chocolate chips in them and new his face is glued to the oven door.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 3:38 PM
No nap today and it’s my fault. We’re at the Dolores Park playground instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 3:40 PM
Julian is demanding
@calvinsdad do endless repetitions of the long twisty slide.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2018 7:05 PM
Every time I pack toys for moving, with the intention of leaving them packed for months, I wonder why we ever unpack them instead of giving away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2018 7:06 PM
I do regular culling, these are all toys they use somewhat regularly, but they also seem to survive fine without them.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 9:19 AM
I just woke Calvin up (he’s had almost 12 hours of sleep) because Julian and I are really hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 10:29 AM
I keep forgetting how cheap Portland food is.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 2:40 PM
We’re back home. I opened the car door and the smell of roses wafted in. They’re a pain but I’m starting to get won over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 3:55 PM
Willow is enjoying being outside. (I’m fairly certain she’s not going to try to jump off the deck . . .)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 5:39 PM
Recipe calls for 1 tsp of oil. Yeah. That’s going to happen.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2020 2:25 PM
Today for school Calvin is learning about project management. (This is in prep for his enrichment activity he wants to do over the summer.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2020 4:55 PM
He wants to create a Minecraft texture. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what this consists of yet.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2021 9:15 PM
If I thought our house could pull this off, I would buy it: https://web.archive.org/web/20210528041709/https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/fuo/d/san-jose-custom-built-hardwood-triangle/7325387529.html

[Unfortunately, it looks like I didn’t save a picture of this bookshelf but it was a large triangle.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 8:02 AM
I’m up and attempting to get my first pumping of the day in before Calvin wakes up and demands food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:11 AM
Calvin is now up and I assume hungry though he isn’t screaming as loud as usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 10:51 AM
Calvin might actually be trying to take a nap without my prompting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 11:05 AM
The cleaning people are here so I’m taking Calvin for a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 12:13 PM
Perfect timing. The house cleaners came after my pumping and left just as it is time for Calvin’s next feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 12:58 PM
Just finished listening to the Graveyard book. Now I’m ready for the book club Monday if I manage to make it there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 3:46 PM
Calvin just got back from the doctor’s office. Relevant stats: 13 lbs 1 oz (75th %), length 23 1/2 in (75 %), and head circ 39 3/4 cm (50%)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 5:12 PM
Calvin’s currently napping. I’m trying to decide if I want a nap too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 6:44 PM
I should have eaten while Calvin was sleeping. He’s been crying ever since he got up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 7:01 PM
Just finishing up dinner. I’m very fortunate Calvin took a break between unknown reasons for crying and crying for food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:28 PM
The problem with healthy food is it seems to take longer to prepare than unhealthy food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:28 PM
I just had a fantastic apple but you’ll note I didn’t have time to eat it until after Calvin went to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:58 PM
Just finished my last pumping of the day so I’m off to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 7:31 AM
Calvin was not excited to learn that today’s morning routine started with a fingernail clipping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:36 PM
I forgot my grocery shopping list on the way out the door but still got everything :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:38 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing dress-up today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:38 PM
I was told Calvin was especially fond of the pirate hat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 4:49 PM
Naturally since I vacuumed today Calvin thought it was a great afternoon to dump sand in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:12 PM
Calvin kept bringing me an empty formula can and crying until it finally occurred to me that he wanted milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:12 PM
I did’t give him milk but I did give him some bunny graham crackers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:46 PM
It turns out if I clap each time Calvin put broccoli in his mouth, he’ll eat his vegetables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:47 PM
@calvinsdad walked in the door and Calvin said “addy!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 11:14 AM
@calvinsdad Oh, that’s sad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 4:26 PM
If we weren’t planning to move in a couple of years I’d petition the furniture committee for wall-to-ceiling bookshelves in the living room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 4:26 PM
I just came home with 15 new books.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 6:03 AM
It’s so good to be back home :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 9:13 AM
I’m celebrating our return home by making an American vegetarian breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 11:06 AM
Today is gorgeous and our yard is actually green.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 10:13 AM
Ok, I think I have the major purging done in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 10:27 AM
Bare feet! Though possibly the rocks outside don’t count as a “safe environment”. https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2016/05/flat-feet-why-kids-should-go-barefoot-this-summer

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 2:08 PM
Today I learned that dates can get moldy.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2017 7:22 AM
Ok . . . apparently it’s another day for cat pictures.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 8:29 AM
Both my kids have finally hit the age where they sleep in and it’s glorious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 2:51 PM
I forgot to pack sunscreen. I’m going to come back very pink,

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 3:01 PM
The good news is Julian is wearing a hat and long sleeves and Calvin doesn’t burn easily.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2020 5:37 PM
Oh. That’s a different rice noodle than I thought I had.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2021 2:59 PM
I’m excited to get closer to moving into our house. However, I’m really going to miss seeing this plant in my walk. It has such a presence.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 8:20 AM
Trying to get one last pumping in before Calvin wakes up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 10:51 AM
Calvin just ate at 9:30 but appears to possibly be hungry again?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 11:29 AM
Calvin is napping at the moment. We’ll see how long he stays down. I expect it’ll be pretty quick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 11:34 AM
I just had a heart attack. I thought a lost another pump piece but I just misplaced it *whew*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 4:25 PM
After 3 hrs of trying and crying, Calvin may actually be down for an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 4:50 PM
Well, that was short lived. 10 minutes of a nap max.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 5:43 PM
I put Calvin down in his crib again. Want to take bets? I’m guessing another 10 minutes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 5:43 PM
Calvin appears to be smiling in response to my smiles.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 8:41 AM
My Thai Basil looks pretty sad. Probably because of the wind we had yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 11:19 AM
We have a babysitter for 4 hrs on Sunday! :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 1:13 PM
Work was too interesting again so now I’m falling behind on house cleaning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:39 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a blast attempting to say new words today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:40 PM
He only took 1/2 hr nap this afternoon. I’m afraid I’m going to have a cranky baby :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:51 PM
Calvin just brought me his brown shoes with the hope I would put them on him so he could go outside. However, he already has shoes on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:07 PM
Just realized I pressed garlic a while back and then apparently put the garlic press back in the drawer without cleaning it :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:35 PM
Cleaning out the fridge for the Megafest and found some Sunchokes I picked up on a whim. Guess what @calvinsdad gets to eat tonight :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:51 PM
Calvin has been occupying himself for more than 1/2 hr pouring sand into an empty oatmeal container.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 4:11 PM
Now that the wind is picking up, we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 6:07 PM
Calvin’s having a temper tantrum, over what I’m not sure which seems to defeat the purpose. So far it’s lasted for 10 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 6:34 PM
Apparently he was complaining over food. I *think* I won.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 7:44 AM
I’m letting Calvin sleep in while preparing final prep for western WA visit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 8:46 AM
Calvin made a row for his auto rickshaw out of waffle block read pieces.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 8:54 AM
We’re getting ready to leave (early) for the airport!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2012 3:10 PM
Arrived safely. Amused airplane seat mates by demonstrating aircraft features.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2013 1:50 PM
I think Anna is becoming unstable. She rebooted sometime during the night and has blue-screened on my twice today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2013 5:44 PM
@calvinsdad Wait, you _smiled_ in the picture.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 10:36 AM
Calvin is not excited that I’m kicking him out of the house for a 1/2 hr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 4:18 PM
Well, the outside Pack N Play experiment was working great (for 5 min) until it started to rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 4:22 PM
I’d be pretty happy with this weather if I didn’t have a sneaking suspicion that we’re going to go straight to 100 degrees after this.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 10:36 AM
We no longer have a house! It feels really weird.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 8:11 PM
Calvin left a bunch of minfigs on @calvinsdad’s side of the bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 8:13 PM
I have bought 8 more pacifiers. How long will it take them to disappear?

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2019 12:32 PM
I think the dividers are suppose to be for salad but it works great for a little picnic cheese plate.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2019 3:27 PM
The good news is Julian isn’t foolhardy in the water. The bad news is I can’t get him to leave the steps.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 10:08 AM
Julian was disappointed there weren’t bigger rain puddles so I got out the little swimming pool.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 4:01 PM
We’re getting ready to play regular Catan with Julian!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 4:01 PM
Julian’s strategy is terrible but he’s doing pretty well (he’s red).

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2009 9:24 PM
Finished my first pumping of the morning. Today @calvinsdad takes care of Calvin while I run around doing useful things.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2009 5:12 PM
@calvinsdad is trying to coax Calvin to nap while I work on balancing our credit cards.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 7:18 AM
Calvin got up earlier than usual so he’s already had breakfast and is playing outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 2:57 PM
From daycare: “Calvin did a great job dancing and learning where his eyes, ears, mouth and nose were today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:42 PM
Calvin is talking to himself with a remote held up to either ear. Does he think they are phones?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:45 PM
Calvin is entertaining himself while I cook!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:49 PM
Calvin is desperately trying to put his bottle into an old applesauce jar. It’s not going to fit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 4:13 PM
I think Calvin is finding the very windy day outside invigorating. He’s sitting still on his truck with a huge grin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 4:47 PM
It seems like having a Megafest at ones house every so often provides great motivation for cleaning up clutter in obscure corners.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 5:25 PM
Calvin is upset because he threw his sippy cup over the edge of the deck.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 1:37 PM
I’m actually close to my Overdrive cko limit (loading up for vacation). I don’t think I’ve done that before.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:09 PM
Today at the library we were one of “those people.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:10 PM
After the second, very long ecstatic shriek from Calvin I decided it was time to give up and go home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:10 PM
I hope Calvin doesn’t decide to practice shrieking on the airplane tomorrow . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:18 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed our creative art this morning.”

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 9:02 AM
This is an interesting article: https://web.archive.org/web/20160520123325/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/19/silicon-valley-wives-women-visa-immigration-work Not surprisingly, I found it via the Google spouse group.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 9:02 AM
Not specifically, but I can empathize. I am very fortunate to have lots of option. I just need more time to explore them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 10:34 AM
Ok, my paper inbox is clear and papers are filed. Now on to the next thing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:29 PM
My wiki is broken. It does not auto generate content when I create the “Meal Plan” entry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:33 PM
Seriously!? Broccoli for 3.29/lb? (conventional, not organic)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:37 PM
I thought, maybe it’s so expensive because it’s out of season but asparagus is $5.49/each so . . . maybe we won’t eat veggies?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 2:38 PM
Ok, grocery shopping for SF done. Now to figure out what we’ll need to bring with us next week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 5:07 PM
I don’t have everything done in my list but made significant progress today.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2018 6:44 AM
I don’t understand how waking up early means I don’t have time for breakfast. Though, maybe just because I wake up early doesn’t mean I should try to get more done. *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2018 6:31 PM
I told Calvin to set the table and Julian said, “But I need my best friend Calvin to help me build the dump truck.” So, I’m setting the table.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2021 5:32 PM
Julian: Where’s the bag of apples?
Me: You ate them all.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 12:17 PM
Well, I was planning to go to church but Calvin had other plans.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:28 PM
I think Calvin might be ready for a nap but I’m not sure. He only ate 3 1/2 oz of milk which seems a little small.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:53 PM
I’m afraid we’re not going to have supper when I planned. Calvin won’t stop crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:58 PM
Calvin’s tired but refusing to be anywhere except in my arms. I need to pump right now so this is a problem.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 4:07 PM
If I’m lucky, I may have him asleep in his crib. I’m going to eat a peach before hooking up for pumping just in case.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 4:36 PM
He really did go to sleep but it involved him falling asleep with me holding him and then transferring him to the crib. A bad habit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 5:45 PM
A new word for the day: keek. Amazing what you learn reading nursery rhymes.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 8:40 AM
Calvinsdad reports that Calvin wasn’t very enthusiastic about his breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 8:40 AM
I’m making Blueberry Buckle for us. Maybe Calvin will get a small piece.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:04 AM
I’m pretty sure I can see another tooth coming in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:05 AM
Calvin is having fun with a paper towel roll.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:48 AM
Bother, I messed up the Blueberry Buckle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 11:43 AM
Calvin is valiantly trying to eat peas with a spoon but they keep slipping off.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 12:18 PM
Calvin is resisting taking a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 2:37 PM
Calvin has been sleeping for almost 2 hrs.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 10:12 AM
Calvin now owns a (spare) car seat that weighs less than he does.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 11:08 AM
The directions for my new Bluetooth headset neglected to provide instructions for getting it out of the package.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 12:48 PM
Looks like WA is going to welcome me home with lots of rain. Calvin will be ecstatic he gets to wear rain coat/boots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 12:48 PM
This morning he insisted on putting on his rain boots and yellow rain coat even though it’s beautiful weather outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 3:04 PM
Calvin visited the next room up in daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 3:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making a flower :) ”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2012 8:57 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed building with blocks!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:20 AM
Calvin and I started his day with a fight over whether or not he would eat breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:21 AM
I gave him 3 breakfast options, he didn’t pick any so I picked granola. He was incensed at first refused to eat any.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:21 AM
Now he’s asking for a 2nd helping of granola.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 4:31 PM
Calvin _really_ wanted me to paint his toenails. Unfortunately, I could not convince him to stay still.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 12:56 PM
There were so many things I thought I was going to get done today . . . I’m not even half-way through my list.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 3:36 PM
I’m staring at my fridge/freezer and the stuff left can’t easily be made into meals with ingredients I already have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 3:36 PM
It’s probably time to start throwing away . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 4:36 PM
“My” piano is gone. It’s going to be a surprise for the buyers’ son who is having a piano recital today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 9:40 PM
Well . . . I got three of the seven things on my calendar done today. I guess it’s a start. Hopefully I’ll be super efficient tomorrow.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2019 7:16 PM
Julian went to bed early so Calvin and I are now ensconced in the hammock outside reading our books.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2019 8:53 PM
Today was a good day. I finished everything that had to be done, got an hour of reading in a hammock, watched TV with Calvin, and still can go to bed early to catch up on my sleep.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2020 11:31 AM
Today, we first saw a hummingbird chase off another bird 2-3x its size and then we saw two raccoons climbing in our persimmon tree. (One raccoon now seems to be hanging out in the pine in our neighbor’s yard which we have a great view of from our rooftop deck.)

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2021 10:41 AM
Do all children go through a string/web phase?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2021 4:06 PM
Well . . I have the rough outline of the living room down. I’m not going to have time to get down the details today. I knew it was an odd shape but didn’t realize how odd till just now.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 8:41 AM
I’m scarfing down breakfast hoping I can finish eating before Calvin completely wakes up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 10:14 AM
Just finished pumping. Now it’s story time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 11:06 AM
I think Calvin might be sleepy already but it seems like he just got up for the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 11:06 AM
I’m putting him in his crib for a couple of minutes to see if that calms him down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 11:09 AM
Okay, he definitely doesn’t want to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 11:29 AM
My first instinct was right. He’s sleepy, he just is having trouble getting to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 11:38 AM
Calvin may actually be napping this time. If so, I’m going to follow his example (without the really cranky first act).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 12:29 PM
I think Calvin is ready to get up and eat again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 1:06 PM
Just finished feeding Calvin. Now going to grab a quick lunch and then consider a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 1:57 PM
Back from my walk and Calvin’s asleep. How is this going to affect our new nap routine?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 2:07 PM
Calvin didn’t want story time earlier but he seems calmer now so I’m going to try again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 2:20 PM
Still not in the mood for story time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 3:12 PM
Calvin is crying inconsolably again. Almost time to eat. Maybe he’s hungry?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 3:46 PM
I’m attempting to put Calvin down for another nap but he appears to be resisting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2009 3:49 PM
He doesn’t want to sleep but is obviously tired.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 7:31 AM
As a special treat Calvin gets yogurt for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 7:53 AM
Calvin’s playing on the porch while I get stuff ready for church. It’s already verging on too warm outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 8:13 AM
Well, Calvin’s persistent. He’s been trying to open tho lid to the “sandbox” for the last 20 min or so. Fortunately, he’s only whining.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 1:35 PM
People actually sat through my postlude. I don’t remember the last time that happened.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 1:35 PM
Calvin screamed when I left him for both Sabbath School and Church but seemed to calm down by the end.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 1:35 PM
Kendra even got him to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 2:09 PM
Calvin is happily pushing his high chair tray around the living room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 2:24 PM
Making blueberry ice cream for tonight: https://web.archive.org/web/20120601124429/http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/blueberry-ice-cream

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 3:25 PM
Calvin is currently painting his tray with blueberries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 3:57 PM
Calvin is only in a diaper right now so he has little blueberry stains all over his body.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 4:06 PM
Now that Calvin has been playing with @calvinsdad’s shoebox for several days I see the “no 0-3” icon on it. Though what’s the hazard?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2010 6:32 PM
My blueberry ice cream is now in the freezer to ripen.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2012 7:13 AM
The compost truck woke Calvin up so he got to watch them empty our compost.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2012 12:27 PM
Calvin went to the dentist today and actually allowed his teeth to be cleaned as well as x-rays to be taken.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2012 8:27 PM

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2015 4:26 PM
Calvin coerced Nana and her friend into playing Catan Junior.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2015 5:34 PM
Calvin, “I think you’re the best mother that ever lived.” I believe this is because we had fake chicken nuggets and mashed potatoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2015 5:35 PM
I always feel guilty over how much I like eating the fake chicken nuggets.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2016 3:46 PM
Hm, Julian has a low fever. That probably explains the grumpiness.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2016 4:00 PM
I gave Julian ibuprofen and put him back down for another nap. Not sure how tonight will be . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2016 7:01 PM
All-purpose flour is almost gone! https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/lemon-cookies-recipe

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2017 6:05 PM
I have no chocolate :(

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2019 8:37 PM
We have a lot of roses.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2020 10:02 AM
I come out of the office and see Julian and Sharon sitting together. As soon as Julian sees me he sits straight up and says, “we’re not doing anything!”

That’s not at all suspicious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2020 10:33 AM
My coworker is very loud.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2020 11:36 AM
Calvin has my habit of talking to his computer and it’s hard for me to know when he’s talking to me vs the computer.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2021 12:34 PM
For the record, I still hate geometry. This is unfortunate as our house has a distinct lack of right angles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2021 12:38 PM
It’s a really good thing I had algebra before geometry in school.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 22, 2021 6:56 PM
Wow, having to do 45 degree angles in rooms really slow down my floor plan creation. To be fair, it wasn’t just that. Doing the angled picture windows also took a lot time. Anyway, spent the entire day there and only have 3 rooms done: family, Julian’s, and Calvin’s.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2022 3:56 PM
Four school days left till the end of the school year and Julian is sick. Probably not COVID because he had a negative PCR test Thursday and negative rapid test today. However, we clearly can’t send him to school like this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2022 7:58 AM
The PCR COVID test is negative so Julian probably doesn’t have COVID! However, he’s still blowing his nose a lot so another day home from school.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 8:57 AM
I’m up and have showered. Calvin’s still asleep but I expect him to wake any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 8:59 AM
I’m debating whether or not to risk trying to pump before he gets up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 9:20 AM
He’s still sleeping. Should I wake him up?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 10:15 AM
Calvin is practicing his bicycle legs at the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 11:20 AM
Got the daycare packet and returned the scale. Now trying to convince him it’s time to nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 12:22 PM
Nap time wasn’t successfully so I’m going to feed him and try again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 12:56 PM
In addition to trying to implement nap time, I’ve been trying to implement it in his crib upstairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 12:57 PM
The bassinet we’ve been using downstairs is only rated to 15 lbs and as @calvinsdad mentioned, Calvin in already 12lbs 8oz.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 12:58 PM
It looks like my scheme *might* have worked. Now to pump with the baby monitor next to me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 1:54 PM
Calvin is up again but I did get most of supper put together.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 2:06 PM
Calvin successfully sucked his thumb for about 2 seconds!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 2:06 PM
I think he’s still sleepy. I’m going to try rocking him a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 2:38 PM
I’ve deeply offended Calvin and I don’t know how. Maybe I got him up from his original nap too soon?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 2:58 PM
Well, music soothed him for a bit but he’s crying again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 5:13 PM
Calvin just ate again so we’re trying for another nap. He was falling asleep as I fed him but seems resistant to the nap idea.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 5:24 PM
Life is so much saner now that I understand Calvin won’t take naps on his own unless you leave him in his crib and shut the door.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2009 5:25 PM
I guess life is just too interesting to take a voluntary break.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 7:31 AM
Calvin likes Brown Rice Pancakes _much_ better than Puff Apple Pancakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 8:20 AM
I think Calvin is going to be able to crawl out of his activity center soon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 8:43 AM
Normally Calvin is excited to see the other kids at daycare but today he didn’t want me to leave.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 2:40 PM
Today was pajama day at daycare so Calvin got to wear his new “Zoom to the Moon” pajamas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 2:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a blast climbing on mats today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 2:41 PM
Hm . . . it appears he didn’t eat any veggies or beans for lunch, only fruit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 2:46 PM
I brought a pillow into the kitchen so Calvin can lay down on it and drink his bottle while he watches me work in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 4:29 PM
Just got back from the park and now the house feels stuffy in contrast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 5:45 PM
Calvin is playing with his baby quarterstaff again (i.e. the wooden rod to secure the sliding door).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 6:07 PM
I have a carton of whipping cream that needs to be used. I guess we’re having ice cream this weekend.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 6:15 PM
I think Calvin wants something that’s not on the menu tonight. He’s refusing to eat beans soup which he normally likes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2010 7:22 PM
The trickiest part of playing for church these days is finding a babysitter for Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2011 1:56 PM
Calvin shrieked for 15 min on the way home from church. As soon as I got home, I handed him to @calvinsdad

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2015 6:03 PM
The scheduled shut off on the iPad works! (And Calvin is most distressed by this.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2015 8:05 PM
Julian threw a fit and refused to breastfeed tonight. Turns out it was because there was nothing there. 15 min pumping = 7 mL.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2021 12:00 PM
You’d think with the number of houses I’ve lived in within the past 10 years I wouldn’t be so excited by yet another house. However, I’m still at the point where I have to stop myself from squeeing every time I walk in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2021 2:33 PM
I applaud the dedication to making voids into storage. However, if I’m storing anything that out of the way maybe I should get rid of it instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 21, 2021 7:46 PM
I picked (Meyer?) lemons from our house today and made Coconut Citrus Cookies and Lemonade. I’d still prefer a persimmon tree but Calvin is a lemon convert.

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/lemon-coconut-cookies-recipe

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 10:22 AM
Was going to give up on breastfeeding (though not pumping) except I really needed to feed Calvin and pump at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 10:22 Am
So, I breastfed and he got 2 oz that way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 10:23 am
Now he might be finished eating so I’m pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 10:31 am
Calvin appears to be napping for the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 11:28 am
I think 5 woke Calvin up :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 12:36 pm
Calvin still appears enchanted by Bach’s piano Inventions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 1:18 pm
Almost time for another feeding. Maybe he’ll nap after it?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 2:06 pm
He’s been pretty cranky the last couple of hours. I’m running out of ways to amuse him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 2:12 pm
Just finished feeding Calvin. Now if I’m very lucky he’ll sleep while I pump.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 2:12 pm
Calvin just ate 7 oz.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 3:20 pm
He’s not sleeping but he’s not too upset either.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 3:47 pm
Calvin’s sleeping at the moment. I tried to sleep but the phone woke me up :S Fortunately, Calvin still appears to be sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 5:12 pm
He slept just long enough for me to get a bit of supper prep done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 5:12 pm
Feeding time :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2009 5:34 pm
Calvin is now cooing happily on my lap.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 2:56 PM
Calvin is licking the hummus off the crackers I gave him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 2:59 PM
From daycare “Calvin enjoyed exploring how sticky Karo syrup really is!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 3:00 PM
And mom thought the stuff _I_ gave Calvin was messy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 3:04 PM
I think Calvin’s favorite food must be banana.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 3:23 PM
Calvin can _almost_ clap in time to the music.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 5:31 PM
Just got back from the park and now Calvin is playing in the sandbox.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 5:31 PM
I put a hat on Calvin’s head and he took it off but then he put it back on again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2010 8:46 PM
Just finished cleaning the fridge. Now off to softly practice the piano and hopefully not wake Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2011 4:33 PM
At least Calvin got about 1/2 hr in the park before it started raining . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2011 5:00 PM
From daycare: “Calvin worked on putting puzzles together this morning.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2013 3:24 PM
Should “watching” an audiobook be counted as screen time?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2013 3:24 PM
Calvin’s listening to an audio book that I synchronized print illustrations to.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2015 5:24 PM
You think Data’s jokes in “The Outrageous Okona” are bad? Try listening to a kindergartener retell them . . .

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2016 2:35 PM
Well, there’s the work order for IT to disable all my accounts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2016 6:37 PM
Julian just picked up my computer from the floor and threw it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2016 6:55 PM
Today in school Calvin explained to his classmates that only women have uteruses.

[I don’t remember if there was additional context but this comment clearly doesn’t age well on it’s own.]

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2018 10:51 AM
I’m boxing up books and am finding quite a few books with multiple box numbers already assigned in LibraryThing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2018 11:08 AM AM
The problem with packing up books is I have to overcome the urge to sit down and just start re-reading them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2018 11:09 AM AM
Also, @calvinsdad and I have a date to Borderlands today and I’m now wondering if this is a sneaky plan to buy more books so I’m never done packing them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2018 3:54 PM
Julian is sniffing the books.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2020 3:27 PM
Over the years I have been stopped and asked questions by other patrons multiple times in libraries I don’t work at.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2020 3:27 PM
Yesterday, I was stopped in Lowe’s by someone who assumed I worked there and was confused when I told her I had no idea where the landscaping fabric was located.

So, I guess now I look competent enough in a home improvement store to pass as an employee.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2020 3:27 PM
At least with libraries I could usually could make educated guesses. At home improvement stores I’m wandering around lost until I stumble across what I need (having a slight fear of asking staff for help).

[I guess I just look helpful? Last weekend someone mistake me for a thrift store employee.]

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2021 6:03 PM
I’m looking at our new master bedroom closet and it’s definitely big enough to be an office.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 20, 2021 8:41 PM
The more I think about it, the more I’m convinced I should make it my office. At least till Sharon moves out and we have a spare bedroom.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 10:28 AM
We’re up for the day. I have to figure out some way to be coherent yet wake up earlier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 11:34 AM
Another feeding and pumping successfully finished. Now what to do with him?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 12:51 PM
Calvin might be taking a nap now. I’m going to hope for the best and try to emulate him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 1:03 PM
My dreams of Calvin taking a nap were short lived.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 1:48 PM
Okay, now that I decided it’s time for him to eat, he manages 3 oz and now is completely asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 1:48 PM
At least it gives me time to pump.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 2:44 PM
I need to get out of the house and Calvin needs to sleep so off to the library we go.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 4:51 PM
We’re back from the library with several baby care books.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 4:59 PM
Calvin’s awake again (went to sleep in the car on the way back from the library).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 4:59 PM
He’s not crying. Yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2009 6:00 PM
Calvin is very smiley right now. He even laughed once or twice.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 7:46 AM
I finally felt and slept well enough to get up early and exercise this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 7:57 AM
Calvin is trying to eat his pancakes with a spoon. It’s a valiant effort that is mostly failing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 2:02 PM
@calvinsdad Yea!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 5:23 PM
Back from taking mom to the airport.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 5:24 PM
Calvin was a little cranky but I put some music on with a loud beat and he had fun clapping with the music for a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 5:28 PM
Calvin is having fun playing with the mangos in their plastic case.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2010 6:54 PM
Calvin was starving for snack this afternoon but doesn’t seem particularly excited by dinner.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2011 4:42 PM
We went to Longmont library today and as Calvin was walking downstairs he started counting, “1,2,3,6.” After that, every other step was 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2011 4:44 PM
I think Colorado is endeavoring to get us acclimated to western WA before we go on vacation :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2011 4:46 PM
Oh, somehow I missed that Calvin hadn’t taken a nap today. That could provide excitement for our book club this evening.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2011 4:47 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun coloring today :)”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2015 8:01 AM
It appears that I swaddled Julian’s pacifier with him last night. This explains why I couldn’t find it.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2016 6:58 AM
Calvin is getting a huge kick out of reading Julian’s twitter feed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2016 7:48 AM
Calvin’s first ponytail.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2016 8:15 AM
And today we have exhibit A of why I don’t wear nice clothes around Julian.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 19, 2020 12:26 PM
It finally happened: Today I took 2 calls in the laundry/furnace room.