2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:13 AM
Calvin got up at 2 and then 7 last night. Not bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:34 AM
I’ve eaten breakfast, exercise, and showered all before 9:30 AM. I think this might be a first since Calvin was born.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:44 AM
Calvin is currently engaged in tummy time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:46 AM
It’s hard to tell when Calvin is actually upset or just working hard at rolling over, etc.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 10:30 AM
(I mean, learning to roll over. He isn’t actually doing it yet.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 10:40 AM
Calvin still appears to be a fan of Bach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 1:38 10:40 AM
Maybe I should hunt down some Bach recordings to play for him. Though, he didn’t seem very fond of the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 1:38 PM
Calvin has this distressing habit of waking up from naps and being hungry RIGHT NOW.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 4:03 PM
Our local Walgreens rents both baby scales and breast pumps. Who knew?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 8:30 AM
Calvin has been in a really bad mood ever since he saw the crackers I’m packing for snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 5:08 PM
Calvin really likes Mung Beans & Rice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 6:37 PM
Calvin prefers to eat his applesauce with 2 spoons.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:01 PM
Calvin is insisting on putting 2 pairs of underwear on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:02 PM
Nevermind. Now he’s up to 3 pairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:05 PM
Ok, now he has added pants. I wonder if he’s planning to run away from home dressed in his entire wardrobe.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2012 5:26 PM
Colors are starting to be painted on the wall. I’m very excited! :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2012 5:30 PM
I love our new house. Calvin has completely forgotten that we brought a DVD home from the library and is playing in the backyard.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 1:44 PM
Julian is 5042 grams.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 4:09 PM
Calvin and Nana are playing a very creative version of tic tac toe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:43 PM
My body seems to be under the erroneous impression that I did not eat supper and a significant after-supper snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:52 PM
Dear rain, I love you but why do you have a vendetta against our basement?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:53 PM
Also, since I’m going to bed so late Julian is going to give me 1 hr of sleep and then demand attention the rest of the night.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2016 7:55 AM
The basil survived the winter. Can it learn to live outside again?

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2017 5:50 PM
The kids are quiet in a reading cave. 😍

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
I have been offered (and accepted) a job in Seattle. So, the question becomes, “why Seattle”? For me, it boils down to a more balanced life. Being able to wake up later, more flexibility with my day, having family within a 2 hr drive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
I’ve never lived in Seattle so I’m leery of making grand statements about how great it will be. However, here’s my dream of what life in Seattle might include:
* Both of us living reasonably close to work.
* Knowing exactly where our children will go to school

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Working in the same city that my kids are in and being able to get pick them up within 1/2 hr of being called.
* Being able to drop the kids at Grandma’s house and get extended alone time with
@calvinsdad.
* Taking the kids bike riding on the Burke-Gilman trail.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Taking the kids to see the Ballard Locks
* Snow (ice?) in winter!
* Olympic National Park (temperate rainforest!!)
* Seeing Mt Rainier
* Seattle Central Library (this one feels like cheating but it’s a marvelous building)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Pioneer Square
* Closer proximity to Canada (never hurts to have a backup plan ;) )
(More later but I’m about to lose internet access.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:38 AM
* Coffee (Not drinking coffee, I tend to forget this one but I think it’s reasonable to expect truly fantastic coffee is available in Seattle.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 4:50 PM
Tugboat Story Time https://web.archive.org/web/20180325145153/http://cwb.org/classes/tugboat-storytime/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:00 PM
Living Computer Museum (allegedly includes The Oregon Trail) – https://livingcomputers.org

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:03 PM
Mount Baker Ski area (since we’re dreaming, I’m going to dream the drive there is nothing like the drive to Tahoe) – 5th graders get free admission

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:17 PM
Strawberries!!! Nobody does berries better than the Washington and Oregon.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad May 8, 2018 6:09 PM
Mt Baker looks small and far away, surely there’s something bigger and closer?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 6:25 PM
Well, I’m not a skier so I can’t really offer a good opinion. The book I was reading is geared for children. It said it’s 2 1/2 hrs away from Seattle.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2019 8:45 PM
Julian is still running a fever :( I don’t remember either kid running a fever this long before. We used up a brand new bottle of ibuprofen. (I’m not giving it to him just to treat the fever, he’s miserable without it.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2019 5:52 PM PM
Julian is _finally_ better. That certainly took longer than I was expecting. However, just in time to go on the church camp out with my parents.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2020 2:44 PM
The Solar House is pending :( It was completely to be expected but I really wanted this house to stick around long enough for us to try to get it. It’s not often a house goes for sale that has a book written about it.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6801-Sherwick-Dr-Berkeley-CA-94705/24820777_zpid/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2020 10:34 AM
It’s this book: https://amazon.com/Solar-House-Terry-Galloway-ebook-dp-B0084BPK8Y/dp/B0084BPK8Y/ Among other things, the house has (or had an one point) a touchscreen CRT (old-style computer monitor) to control the various systems.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 9:51 AM
I must have gotten more sleep than I realized last night. I’m feeling pretty chipper this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:11 AM
I just got back from walking. I actually still feel pretty awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:11 AM
Now I’m off to shower while Calvin is still somewhat dopey from the walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:35 AM
Apparently Calvin is hungry again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:38 AM
Or . . . he just wanted mommy to play some Bach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 12:09 PM
Our 2nd set of Fuzzi Bunz (cloth diapers) have arrived! These are new and improved with hip snaps!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 3:58 PM
Mental note: do _not_ try to evaluate a daycare facility while toting around a baby.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 5:48 PM
Okay, I’m ready to go to bed now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 6:52 AM
Oh bother. I see we got a light dusting of snow. That couldn’t have been good for the plants. I’m a bad gardener . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 1:47 PM
Bad day at work. Server crashed. Only possibilities for crash seem improbable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 3:13 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playin in the treehouse outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 3:13 PM
I think Calvin would enjoy in/with anything that was outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 4:19 PM
It turns out that Calvin can open the sliding glass door when it’s unlocked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 5:58 PM
Calvin still can’t master unpureed cottage cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 6:08 PM
Calvin just had another breathing incident. Fortunately, I handled it better this time which is good because @calvinsdad hadn’t arrived yet

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2011 6:55 AM
Yesterday was a bit too warm for me but I do enjoy waking up to summer-like mornings (aside from the noisy birds . . . ).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2012 4:12 PM
Painters at our house so took Calvin to the Children’s museum in Denver. Why does this wear me out more than him?

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2013 6:51 PM
It might have been a mistake to hand the boys the library’s newest LEGO book prior to supper.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 1:04 PM
I started off so good with thank you notes but am now horribly behind.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 1:12 PM
Calvin’s 529 now has enough money for one year at WWU, assuming he doesn’t want to sleep or eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 5:32 PM
Julian appears to smile (sometimes) at me when I smile at him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 5:36 PM
Julian is cooing calmly at a picture book while I make supper. (yea!!!)

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2017 11:09 AM
We got bookcases then took a side trip to Oakland Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2017 8:58 PM
I really abhor homework.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2018 7:14 PM
BelGioioso has let me down. I was teaching math by multiplying calories per gram for fat, carbs, and protein and the numbers did not match the total calorie count :(

(I get we were running into rounding errors but still, it wasn’t helpful.)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 2:20 PM
My roses are opening! Quite a few of them, including this one, smell quite nice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 2:30 PM
The poppies are very happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 4:01 PM
We’re going to make ice cream tonight! (Interestingly, so far I’ve seen no cream shortages in our stores.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 4:58 PM PM
I was sure that Julian would like the idea of pineapple ice cream but I was wrong. So, we’re having chocolate, with fudge swirl instead.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 11:13 AM
Calvin has been kind of cranky this morning and keeps spitting up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 11:13 AM
I think we’re going to try family nap time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 12:36 PM
Well, it was a good nap but now Calvin’s furious and ready to eat again (I think).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 1:36 PM
I think we may have been overfeeding Calvin when all he wanted was to be held. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work well with pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 1:40 PM
Or maybe not. I’m so confused. *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 3:46 PM
I’m trying to grab a quick bite of lunch between breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 4:56 PM
It’s very convenient that Calvin has decided to take a nap just as I’m trying to get supper going.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 6:31 PM
I’ve decided Calvin’s favorite toy is a dragon fly that hangs from a mirror we have for him.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 7:46 AM
I’m *really* ready for this cold to be over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:36 PM
Well, the good news is that I’ve worked enough this week that I should be able to take time off next week without delving into vacation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:36 PM
Now I really must stop working and quickly clean up the kitchen before picking Calvin up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:38 PM
I’m not sure if we’ll go to the park today. It’s looking a bit dubious outside. Maybe we’ll just circle outside the house umpteen times.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:29 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed coloring with markers and kicking balls around outside!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:29 PM
I’m currently making Calvin Brown Rice Pancakes for breakfast tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:59 PM
Calvin is having fun pushing his high chair all over the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:25 PM
Calvin let me practice the piano for a little bit and then he had fun banging on it while I held him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:25 PM
Now we’re off to explore the drippy outdoors.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:40 PM
The good news is Calvin doesn’t think mud tastes good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:54 PM
Calvin is painting designs on the porch in water with his sippy cup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 6:47 PM
Calvin is having fun in the bath with his floating book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 7:57 PM
Finished picking up the house. Now settling down for a relaxing review of legal docs.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:23 AM
It’s weird coming back to Colorado and seeing that most of the deciduous trees are still bare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:24 AM
Also, I need to go on a major vegetable/fruit buying binge. Nothing is left in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:49 AM
Our house continues to astound, and not in a good way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 1:26 PM
Calvin is throwing a mini-tantrum because he wants to go to the library today (instead of tomorrow).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2015 6:20 AM
Well, that was not a good night. I wonder if Julian is going through a growth spurt.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2015 8:40 AM
Breastfeeding with a side of nausea. Fun.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 7:40 AM
Our milk leaked all over the fridge last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 4:12 PM
I accidentally read the comments. They turned out surprisingly civil. This time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 6:01 PM
Julian is industriously pulling out all his clothes and placing them in random bins around his room.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2017 7:07 AM
I need an actual pantry in this house.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2018 3:23 AM
In retrospect, walking would have been faster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2018 5:03 PM
I drove to Whole Foods which was a mistake due to the parking situation.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2019 9:27 PM
Julian is still sick :(

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 1:00 PM
Giving we’re planning to move, I realized I should stop hoarding the Asian pear freezer jam I made last fall. I’m using it in my PB&J sandwich for lunch and it’s delightful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 2:42 PM
Calvin and I working in the same office clearly isn’t optimal. However, it is kind of nice that he’s getting a glimmer of what my job involves. It’s a type of library work that you never see in books or movies.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 3:34 PM
Julian knocked on the office door and asked for his iPad. It was left in our bedroom so I ran up to get it, unlocked it, and then gave it to Julian. He then told me he didn’t want to use it, he just needed it for his blanket fort.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 3:34 PM
I guess it’s important for blanket forts to have all the modern conveniences available.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:34 AM
Strange night. I had to wake Calvin up to feed him at 5:30 cause he’d been 10 hrs without eating which seemed too long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:36 AM
Just finished our morning feeding but I’m not convinced he’s really done and isn’t just taking a mid-breakfast nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:36 AM
Maybe I’ll see how he feels after I finish my breakfast and pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:41 AM
Of course, he might start complaining before I get to pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 10:35 AM
Just finished showering. I’m running off to shower and hopefully take a walk after that.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 11:49 AM
We’re back from our walk. It’s pretty warm out there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 12:07 PM
Time for another feeding cycle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 1:34 PM
This should be exciting. Calvin’s inconsolable and I have a trip to the doctor’s office soon . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 4:01 PM
I’m taking a brief break between breast and bottle feedings to grab a bit of lunch. I wonder if Calvin will stay happy that long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 4:56 PM
Bother, I forgot when I started pumping. Hmm . . . maybe another 5 min?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 7:58 AM
I really hate cold medicine. It seems to cause restless nights and weird dreams. However, it’s better than not breathing :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 8:02 AM
@Yanthor I was using MucinexD, not NyQuil, but it’s the Pseudoephedrine I have problems with which I believe NyQuil D also has.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 2:21 PM
It occurs to me that maybe I should try reading to Calvin at the breakfast table while he’s eating. At least he’s contained :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 3:04 PM
Now that Calvin’s eating solid food I keep needing to remind myself to not make supper as spicy as usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 3:33 PM
Work migration isn’t going well. I have a headache :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 4:09 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed dancing with friends today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 4:26 PM
Whew, finally done with work for the done. It’s always exciting to try talking to our vendor while keeping Calvin entertained.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 6:33 PM
The kitchen is a mess but I’m going to the park with Calvin anyway because I need a break.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 6:47 PM
Calvin is smearing sweet potato all over his face.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2011 8:21 AM
Calvin is now eating snap peas for breakfast (he saw them when I packed my lunch).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2011 5:46 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun with the farm house :)”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 10:55 AM
Currently on the Mt Hood Railroad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 5:02 PM
Made it through security!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 6:58 PM
All airports should have a Powells bookstore in them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 10:52 PM
Arrived at DIA but we’re in the back of the plane.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 12:23 AM
We’re home.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2015 6:05 PM
I might have a bread problem.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 6:53 am
Julian is mostly eating his cereal correctly with a spoon!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 9:47 am
I am relieved that if I have to quit HPLD at least I’ll be living in an area that provides good library service.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 11:44 am
I’m running out of things to do at work before I quit. I still have 2 weeks left. Such a weird feeling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:12 pm
Ok . . . I have groceries. Now where are they going to fit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:18 pm
And after all that, I forgot to get maple syrup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:23 pm
I am _really_ going to miss my fridge.

[I still miss that fridge.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 4:34 pm
I have a contract to sell the piano! Way less than I was hoping but we were getting down to the line.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 4:38 PM
I have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. It’s too hot!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 6:29 PM
Julian wears Calvin’s old pajamas!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 10:08 PM
@spreadsheetmom
Here’s a photo for comparison:

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 10:10 PM
When I see baby pictures of Calvin they feel like Julian to me. I have a hard time remembering Calvin was that little.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2017 11:43 AM
I should not be allowed to go in book stores.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2017 12:23 PM
Julian is giving me instructions on how to get back to our house.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2018 7:46 AM
Julian really likes turning our fireplace on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2018 2:10 PM
The couch just acquired a festive red crayon “circle”.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2019 9:54 AM
Calvin is such a good big brother.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 8:24 AM
I don’t know why, but it seems like every evening I go to bed late Julian has a bad night. Currently, he seems to be in the “growing pains” stage of development which I recall myself as being ghastly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:37 PM
It’s time for the ceremonial matching of lids to containers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:48 PM
For a while, the pizza place @calvinsdad was ordering pizza from sent us huge amounts of mozzarella cheese for our salad which we never used. I dutifully would put it away in the freezer for later but we’re not mozzarella people.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:48 PM
Today, I will finally be using it!

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2021 7:35 AM
I got flowers from @calvinsdad !

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 9:47 AM
Just finished breastfeeding and feeding Calvin. Now to breakfast and pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 10:41 AM
Finished pumping. If I hurry, I can take Calvin on a walk before the next feeding cycle starts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 11:39 AM
We successfully walked to the park today. However, I turned around when a huge gust of wind started up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:02 PM
If I wake Calvin up now will he go back down for an afternoon nap?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:02 PM
I’m not sure I want to risk it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:03 PM
I think I’m going to take this opportunity for a shower.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:36 PM
The siesta is over. It’s definitely time to feed again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 1:54 PM
Well, Calvin appeared to be finished eating. However, now that I’m hooked up to the pump he’s complaining. Maybe he’s just cranky?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:00 PM
He appears to like taking mini-naps between feedings. Unfortunately, it’s not very efficient.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:41 PM
To make up for yesterday, it appears that Calvin is taking both a late morning _and_ a early afternoon nap :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:48 PM
Calvin just woke himself up by spitting formula up through his nose. He is not happy.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:46 AM
Calvin started waking up a little before 5 but when I picked him up at 6:30 he laid his head down on my shoulder and went back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:47 AM
We’re just now working on breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 3:05 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin enjoyed dancing to music with friends today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 3:05 PM
From daycare today: “Calvin had a blast playing with instruments today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 6:14 PM
Calvin and I went outside and wandered around our house for more than an hour. I’m exhausted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 6:14 PM
I’ve also been eating way more chocolate chips today than I should. Probably should find a healthier energy food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:13 PM
Calvin is actually having fun splashing in his bath.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:16 PM
He is now blowing bubbles in the tub and giggling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:30 PM
It feels like I’ve been tweating about Calvin less frequently but I think it’s because he’s so mobile it’s hard to follow with the computer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 8:38 PM
Going to fold diapers and Calvin’s clothes as I watch an episode of _Castle_ then I need to do a bit of after-hours library work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 10:09 PM
I know I’m up too late when @calvinsdad goes to bed before me. However, I’m finally done with work for the night.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 7:55 AM
Calvin has developed a sudden passion for Soy Milk. I’m dubious since it’s more processed than regular milk. Of course, I prefer soy milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 3:05 PM
I’ve been off the internet for more than 1/2 the day. It seems like more should have happened.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 5:32 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a busy morning giving and making Mother’s Day cards.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2012 6:27 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed using lacing cards!”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 12:09 PM
I’ve made my monthly pilgrimage to Vitamin Cottage. Objectively, we probably have enough food for 6 months.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 2:45 PM
It’s probably not a good sign that we’re only in May and I feel the weather is too hot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 4:24 PM
Calvin just brought a whole mess of hangers down from his bedroom. Science project, art project, or torture device?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2015 1:45 PM
I successfully went walking with Julian in the Boba carrier!!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:08 AM
Ok, I put _some_ dishes dirty in the dishwasher last night and everything was clean in the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:09 AM
I’m not completely sold but it is good to at least consider changes long-standing routines.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:09 AM
Though I think for now I’ll only try it with freshly dirty dishes where I run the load immediately.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 2:38 PM
I set aside time to plan where things go in the new kitchen but I spent most of the time blindly staring at our current kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 5:42 PM
Dirtiest load yet. How well is the dishwasher going to work . . .

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2017 5:57 PM
My weekend begins! @calvinsdad isn’t home supper so we’re eating junk food :)

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 9:28 AM
Julian appears to have made the connection that when he’s running a fever he gets as much juice as he wants.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 11:24 AM
Julian is still sick which is too bad because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 3:56 PM
Julian is feeling better. So much so that he is insisting on trying a pedal bike. He is not ready. This will end in tears.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 3:58 PM
Ok, he did not actually insist on falling down before figuring out he needed more time on the balance bike.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:07 PM
We have a rose!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:10 PM
Also, the poppies are happy today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:13 PM
More flowers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 6:53 PM
Yes! I can make crepes with this stove.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2020 4:22 PM
The problem with sesame bagels is the seeds get everywhere. (Also, I should have bought at least 2x as much as I did.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2020 8:31 PM
One thing about masks, they do a good job of keeping the tiny swarms of bugs out of my nose.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2009 11:01 AM
Wandering off to Walgreens to pick up a humidifier for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2009 12:02 PM
Turns out that Enfamil formula is cheaper at Walgreens than Costco.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin is off for his first official day in First steps, the next room up at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin seems fine but another girl toddled over to me and demanded a hug.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 11:37 AM
It feels like my cold decided I wasn’t suffering enough. Now my whole head feels bloated.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 3:10 PM
Calvin’s drinking from his sippy cup (this is the one I modified so there isn’t a filter and the water just drips out).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 3:56 PM
Calvin has been throwing a fit today everytime he sees a banana or cracker and I don’t give it to him. However, he’s not getting more.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 4:39 PM
Calvin is very cranky this afternoon. I had trouble getting anything useful done. Now we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 10:16 PM
Well, I meant to write a blog post today but then @calvinsdad and I got sidetracked discussing various financial scenarios.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2011 5:53 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting this morning.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2011 5:54 PM
We went to the library after daycare and picked out lots of train books.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2012 9:17 PM
Well, 1 of the 6 colors I brought home to test works. I guess that’s progress.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:36 AM
Calvin just threw up :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:37 AM
When asked if he felt better other than his stomach he replied, “Everything feels ok except my esophagus and stomach.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:42 AM
All things considered, Calvin seems pretty chipper at the moment.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:44 AM
I am pretty sure Julian’s first sentence is “bye bye poop”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 5:46 PM
Julian is enjoying his lentils, which is good. Except instead of hard wood floors we have lentil wood floors.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 5:56 PM
Calvin, “oopsie”. Me, “why did you squeeze that?” Calvin, “Because it was squishy.” Hard to argue with that logic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:07 PM
Today I read that modern detergents work better with food left on dishes. I’m trying this out. I expect to regret it.

[Context: Both Jaeger and I were raised in households that religiously prewashed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Also, the dishes turned out fine.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:58 PM
A mom asks, “how do you make sure your quiet child gets enough attention?” Silver lining, I don’t have this problem.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2017 5:50 PM
I’m reading _Confessions of a Domestic Failure_ and I want to annotate like it’s a textbook.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2017 5:51 PM
“Target is life” is completely true for mothers with babies.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 9:09 AM
Parenting tip of the day: never get rid of your baby monitor, even when you think your kid has outgrown it. It has so many uses. (Also, basic audio works just fine. No need to get fancy video that comes with substandard security.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 11:44 AM
At family reunion we had a different room for the kids and put it in there. Right now, I’m working but Julian is sick so I put it in the room he’s in so I can hear if he calls (not going to be an issue in a NYC apartment . . . ).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 11:45 AM
Julian is delighted to have a mommy pager but I think I’m still getting more work done than if he was in the same room and trying to sit on my lap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 1:41 PM
Ok, this is one of the higher fevers that Julian has had. Of course, I had the worse time convincing him to take another dose of ibuprofen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 1:52 PM
I have temporarily given up trying to work and am now holding Julian while he sleeps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 3:49 PM
The ibuprofen _finally_ appears to have worked and he’s now sleeping more comfortably.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 3:56 PM
I spoke too soon. He has woken up and is crying again.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2020 9:45 PM
Just when we think we’ve seen everything, today I found a house that has a bathroom within a bathroom.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 1:18 PM
Yes, we all are still alive. I actually got quite a bit of sleep last night but it made for a late morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 1:18 PM
We’re now going to go take Calvin on a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 8:28 PM
Just setup Calvin’s new Pack N Play we got at the shower. As @calvinsdad says, “it looks reasonably functional.” :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 11:54 AM
Just got back from Costco and Calvin fell asleep for a couple of min. Now I’m not sure if he’d nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 12:10 PM
Calvin did not seem particularly thrilled with the offer of peas for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 7:14 PM
Well, Calvin sat on the potty for a good 5 min but no luck. At least no bath messes yet . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2011 9:51 AM
Calvin survived his dental appointment. Everything looks good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2011 3:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with some new trucks we got out in our room.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2012 3:52 PM
Our house is slowly becoming livable.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2013 11:15 AM
At the Oswald West beach. The weather is AMAZING with warm sun and no wind.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2015 9:36 AM
Calvin strongly feels that I should call Julian by his name rather than “baby” so he’ll learn his name faster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2015 10:42 AM
It feels like I just finished feeding Julian.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2016 8:12 AM
I will be so happy when I no longer use the Gunbarrel Shell. It feels like they have the slowest pumps in existence.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2016 5:15 PM
The zucchini is good enough Calvin won’t complain about eating it but bad enough he doesn’t want more.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2018 7:34 PM
We have a broccoli shortage today.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 12:46 PM
Julian allegedly has a temp of 102 and didn’t eat lunch but still has enough energy to run down the sidewalk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 1:29 PM
We have arrived home and Julian is now very happily playing in the playroom (I did stop by Bartell’s, buy Ibuprofen, and dose I’m as soon as I picked him up which probably explains some of his happinesses.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 1:45 PM
He only ate some blueberries and is now downstairs voluntarily cleaning up the playroom(!?)
He has just announced he’s hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 12:46 PM 1:47 PM
Ahhh, he wants to get out the duplo train tracks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 9:19 PM
I know it’s completely impractical for our family but I’m walking past house boats and now I really want to live on one.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2020 8:45 AM
I woke up at 5:30 today and was convinced I only had an hour left before I had to get up and start getting ready for work.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:15 AM
It’s amazing how good Calvin is at playing with Julian when he has chores to do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:29 AM
This is my off-the-mountain grocery shopping week. My cart didn’t look excessive until I got home and tried to put everything away. Fairly certain we could survive 2 months without leaving the house as long as we had water and electricity.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:32 AM
Oh, and the Stone family will be excited to learn the lost sheep has come home and I once again have a Costco card. Though, I haven’t gone shopping there yet so it’s not to blame for today’s grocery trip.

(New house is 10 min away.)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:18 AM
I’m up for the moment. Calvin’s not eating enough to actually satisfy him so he keeps snacking and then taking 1+ min naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:20 AM
I’ve given up for the moment and am pumping and eating breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:35 AM
Well, he seems marginally happy right now so I’m going to try for another nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 10:54 AM
I’m taking Calvin on a walk. This may end in (literal) tears.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 11:40 AM
We’re back and only a few tears. Now I expect he’ll want to eat at any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 1:55 PM
Well, it appears I can successfully take care of both baby and myself. Unfortunately, I don’t appear to be able to do anything else.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 2:19 PM
I’m using the new baby monitor Grandma Logan gave us for the first time. It’s wonderful to be able to leave him sleeping in another room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 2:22 PM
The cats are now desperately trying to regain control of the couch. However, at least one of them must go fairly soon for my next pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 5:45 PM
My tweets are once again disappearing . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 5:45 PM
I’m back from the work shower. Everyone was very generous and I Calvin got cute stuff. I’m going to let @calvinsdad unload the car :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 7:58 AM
Calvin got up really late which was great since I didn’t sleep well due to back/congestion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 7:58 AM
Now he’s avidly eating a breakfast of split pea soup (Sabbath is always a weird meal day).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 8:04 AM
I find it funny that I have extremely cheap applesauce, for Calvin’s spoon practice, in the fridge with expensive applesauce, for us to eat

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 2:06 PM
Calvin was just rolling his toy back and forth with a little girl.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 3:57 PM
Church messed up Calvin’s food schedule today so he’s having a bigger than normal “snack.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 8:06 PM
Working on figuring out what herbs I want to attempt to grow this year.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2011 12:26 PM
Broccoli, cheese, and strawberries mixed together. Yum yum.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2012 3:52 PM
It’s never a good sign when the painter wanders around your new house and keeps repeating, “they [prior owners] must have been artistic.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2013 4:59 PM
I’m sitting barefoot at the Oregon beach in May. This seems implausible.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 9:27 AM
Yes, Julian is fitting nicely in 3-6 month pajamas. He has long legs and big feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 2:43 PM
Julian is 4898 grams (10 lbs 12.77 oz)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 4:23 PM
Argh. Waiting too long to get supper started.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:50 PM
Today I explicitly am going to start trying to use up all the extra food in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:54 PM
I started this plan out by going to the grocery store and buying more food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:55 AM
I went to the grocery store because I ran out of ibuprofen in the middle of the night. That was very sad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:42 PM
Our word of the day is prestidigitation.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 9:53 AM
I’m up for the day but Calvin still appears to be sleeping so haven’t tried feeding yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 12:23 PM
Breastfeeding went reasonably well. However, since trying bottle feeding, Calvin has been trying to snack ever since.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:41 PM
Calvin seems to be sleeping a lot today. I wonder if I should wake him up . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:42 PM
I probably shouldn’t have said that right before hooking myself up for a pumping. However, he still seems to be sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:44 PM
I just ordered another set of Fuzzi Bunz diapers: http://www.fuzzibunz.com/ The 12 we currently have work pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 2:22 PM
Calvin’s still sleeping but I expect to him to wake up any minute and demand food. I think I need to practice mini-naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 3:05 PM
Breastfeeding seems to wear Calvin out so he’s now taking a little nap. I think I should try to do the same.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 4:13 PM
I wouldn’t go through nearly so many cloth diapers if Calvin would stop going before I started changing him.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 12:11 PM
I’ve decided it’s time to start adding books about parenting “strong-willed” or “spirited” children to my TBR pile.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 12:12 PM
I find it amusing that in combing reviews for parenting books I can often tell whether a parent has an easy child or not ;)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:35 PM
Just got back from a massage. My neck/back still hurts but it’s much better than it’s been the last couple of days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:37 PM
First Steps (new daycare room) reports that Calvin and a girl in there are inseparable. Baby’s first girlfriend?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing outside today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 4:00 PM
It’s looking a little dubious outside so we’re going to go to the library instead of the park.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2011 8:23 AM
To my surprise, Calvin ate several pieces of grapefruit. I need to give up forecasting what he’ll eat vs not eat.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 7:25 AM
I finally made it to the new home at 10:00 last night after spending 11 hrs cleaning at the old house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 8:16 AM
Willow hopped up on the railing between Dining and Family rooms and then walked over onto the china cabinet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 8:16 AM
At least she isn’t cowering in the litter box anymore.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 9:51 AM
Calvin has figured out it’s fun to throw toys over the balcony. I’m trying to discourage this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 2:21 PM
A flaw with the kitchen layout: I can’t have the dishwasher open and reach the cupboards where the dishes go at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 5:18 PM
Progress is slow but things are getting unpacked. Calvin has been remarkably good at entertaining himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 6:47 PM
My convection oven worked perfectly. I got 3 dozen cookies baked at once.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2018 4:28 PM
The roses came out while I was gone. They smell beautiful!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 8:48 AM
I’m up but still pretty groggy. Not sure why, last night wasn’t too bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 9:30 AM
Finished trying to breastfeed Calvin now working on pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 9:40 AM
Calvin’s tear ducts now appearing to be functioning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 10:08 AM
Calvin’s sleeping for the moment so I’m going to try taking a mini-nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 11:36 AM
Pumping again then running off to another appointment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 2:51 PM
Just finished feeding again. This one didn’t feel as good as the morning did but still managed 10 min each side. Now pumping again.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:42 AM
Calvin didn’t get up till 7:15 today which is probably good considering the short nap yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
Calvin’s breakfast for the last couple of days has been a fruit puree combined with little pieces of French toast with Almond butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
This appears to be an acceptable compromise to him between feeding himself and me feeding him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
I think tomorrow we might try Quinoa pancakes with Peanut Butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 2:49 PM
I think very soon now Calvin is going to insist walking everywhere by himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 3:15 PM
It appears I cannot convince Calvin that the healthier crackers taste better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 3:22 PM
Calvins seems to like the quinoa pancakes I made him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 4:17 PM
Could Calvin be in the terrible 2s already?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 6:13 PM
Calvin is eating spinach. I wasn’t going to give it to him but he insisted *shrug*

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 8:00 AM
Calvin’s requesting broccoli for breakfast. #proudparent

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 4:54 PM
Calvin didn’t nap this afternoon. I’m tired.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 5:31 PM
From daycare: “Calvin colored on large paper at the table – he liked changing crayons the most.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 7:02 PM
It’s been a long day. I’m leaving the bedtime routine to @calvinsdad and trying to relax with a cup of hot chocolate.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2012 6:11 PM
I have the kitchen and baths cleaned at our old house. Still need to do vacuuming and basement (scary).

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2013 3:08 PM
On our way to the beach. Calvin is *very* excited.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2013 3:56 PM
I made a mistake not bringing sunglasses to the NW with me. Who would have guessed?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2015 7:09 AM
Breathing scrambled tofu is not advised.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2016 10:13 AM
Good to know info in renter’s policy, “Discharge of a nuclear weapon will be deemed a warlike act, even if accidental”

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 7:30 AM
I’m missing something. Surely the iOS timer can do more than just whole minutes!?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 7:31 AM
Uh-huh. Apparently I have to use Siri for this. I don’t like talking out loud :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 11:17 AM
We’re at Parkside Aquatic Park. Playground, sand, water, and airplanes. Something for everyone.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2018 9:47 AM
Julian is still sleeping, after a truly atrocious night, and it’s making me nervous.

[He was waking up every 1-2 hours.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2018 10:42 AM
Julian loves the Boynton _Blue Hat, Green Hat_ app. One page allows you to pull out all Turkey’s clothes and dress him. This creates a mess. Last night Julian insisted we had to clean up Turkey’s room before moving to the next page.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 7:25 AM
Ok, that’s a little terrifying. I just discovered an account where I used real answers for the security questions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:36 AM
I saw the TechCrunch article about Apple removing certain parental control apps from their iOS store. I have some feelings about this.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/28/apple-defends-its-takedown-of-some-apps-monitoring-screen-time/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:38 AM
1) How did Apple not realize parental control apps were using MDMs till “last year”!? Seriously, does no one at Apple have children? My first exposure to it was in 2015.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:40 AM
2) “Parents shouldn’t have to trade their fears of their children’s device usage for risks to privacy and security” Yes, I completely agree except Apple gave us no alternative for YEARS. This is why oldest son has a Kindle even though I loath it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:53 AM
Oh, and in case @Apple is wondering why these parental control apps decided to use MDMs, it’s because kids are crafty. The non-MDM solutions, at least in 2015, were way too easy for kids to work around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 1:06 PM
Very good points in this, especially around safety and trip-chaining. Another aspect I use to run into was elevators. Maybe other places are different but BART’s were broken often enough you couldn’t rely on them for strollers. https://www.londonreconnections.com/2019/mind-the-gender-gap-the-hidden-data-gap-in-transport/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 6:42 PM
The house was hot tonight so we’re having homemade strawberry ice cream.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 9:16 AM
We’re trying a different school schedule today. Calvin does school work during specific periods but gets to choose what. If he finishes it all early, he’s done for the day. We’ll see how this goes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 9:19 AM
Yesterday Calvin hyper focused on exactly one school subject, his taco truck math project, and didn’t get anything else done. Upon reflection, I realized that’s how I work sometimes too. So, we’ll see if this plan is better at flexing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 4:52 PM
Throughout the years I have sometimes felt a tad guilty for having so many children’s books when I work at a library and can always check out as many as we need. Not anymore. We’re at the point where Julian is scrounging our stacks looking for new books.