2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 6:53 AM
Calvin slept without a peep until 6:15!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 9:36 AM
Now configuring my new work laptop. I would have been happier if this had been a planned upgrade.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 10:56 AM
I don’t know if anyone else uses the RSS feeds I set up for our catalog but I keep finding all sorts of interesting stuff with them :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 1:16 PM
I’m having trouble getting use to the lack of a middle button on my work laptop even though I’ve never had the option on my home laptop.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 2:38 PM
From Daycare: “Calvin enjoyed clapping his hands today :)” “Calvin did great in Rocky Mountain [first steps classroom] today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 5:43 PM
Just got back from the park. Calvin had fun climbing up to the slide by himself (and then slid down with me).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2010 5:43 PM
Calvin also ate sand for the first time today.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2011 1:30 PM
I was trying to figure out why I was wanting lunch again till I remembered I hadn’t had lunch yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2011 6:07 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed rolling up balls of playdough today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2011 6:37 PM
Tried fennel instead of celery in the Sicilian Lentil Soup tonight and I think it’s pretty good.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2012 11:47 AM
Calvin took his cheap blue ball and started drawing on it with crayon. Upon me objecting he responded, “but mom, I’m making a globe.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2012 6:43 PM
It turns out at least 1/4 of Calvin’s books never made it into LibraryThing. Am remedying that as I pack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2012 6:46 PM
Calvin wants us to wrap our moving boxes up in wrapping paper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2012 7:51 PM
I dearly love our roomba but I think the little pieces of paper, boxes, etc from moving might have it outclassed.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2013 10:51 AM
4 yr checkup: 34 lbs, 38 1/2″

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2013 10:52 AM
We also have an official recommendation to see a speech therapist.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2013 11:31 AM
Promised Calvin ice cream but Glacier was closed :( Substituting with Dairy Queen.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2014 12:19 AM
Finished my data extract. The moon is partially eclipsed but I think I’m going to bed instead of waiting another 40 min.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2015 7:19 PM
I think Julian has outgrown the legs of his pajamas (the other parts still fit).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2015 7:20 PM
The 3-6 month legs fit better.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 3:29 PM
We have food! @calvinsdad will be able to eat when he gets here.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 3:39 PM
I’m letting Julian roll the watermelon like a bowling ball. Probably shouldn’t but he’s having so much fun.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 3:40 PM
It’s raining!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 3:46 PM
Julian sure loves plain greek yogurt.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 5:15 PM
Blackberries taste better when dipped in potato cheese soup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 5:20 PM
I don’t trust ice cream that I accidentally put in the fridge for a couple of hours then put back in the freezer and it tuns out the same.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2016 5:22 PM
I think I need to go back to requiring Calvin pick from certain ice cream brands.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2018 8:42 PM
Julian wanted to go to bed early which I thought was strange but then I fell asleep rocking him. So maybe we all need more sleep in our lives?

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2020 10:05 AM
First poppies of the season!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 15, 2020 10:05 AM
Also, more tulips.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 6:18 AM
Calvin is fascinated by his _Potty Time with Elmo_ book (the book has buttons he can push to make it talk).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 7:42 AM
Calvin seems very attached to daddy today. He keeps crawling away from me and getting in @calvinsdad’s way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 8:46 AM
Daycare has a little play kitchen. Ms. Amy says Calvin loves opening the cupboard door and trying to climb in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 2:32 PM
From daycare: “Calvin likes to hold his own spoon :) ”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 3:20 PM
Getting ready to leave for Calvin’s (or more precisely, my) first play date.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2010 9:58 PM
After spending way too long researching, I’m almost ready to commit to a Dell Vostro All-In-One for my kitchen computer.

[This computer is still in our house so relatively speaking maybe I didn’t spend too much time obsessing. (That said, it’s only used now when I have Windows specific things I need to do.)]

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2011 7:12 AM
We had a plucky mint plant that was trying to grow, even in the dark garage, so I put it outside. It snowed this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2011 6:24 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed a performance by singer/storyteller Beth Epley this morning.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2011 6:34 PM
I have a new phone provider and my number transferred ok!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2011 6:56 PM
Calvin looks like a little Dracula with very dark chocolate running down from the corners of his mouth.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2012 8:27 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin enjoyed painting with corn syrup this morning!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2013 4:21 PM
The war is ongoing but I definitely won the mint battle today. Dug up most of one of our flower beds to start getting rid of it.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2016 7:21 AM
I’m blanking on what to pack in Calvin’s lunch today. Hopefully he ends up with food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2016 7:35 AM
https://web.archive.org/web/20160416013712/https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-for-new-parents

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2016 11:13 AM
I need _On Food and Cooking_ expanded to cover GF substitutes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2016 11:13 AM
The internet does a reasonable job of telling me what I can substitute but doesn’t usually explain why very well without a lot more poking.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2019
I’m always bemused when men go out of their way to offer to carry “heavy” things for me that weigh less than my children do. No one ever offers to carry my children for me.

[There was some follow-up Twitter conversation about whether I’d be willing to hand my kids over to as stranger to carry and, to be fair, I would not. It’s really more an underlying annoyance with our society teaching men that women need help carrying heavy things but need only minimal caregiving support. (I do think this is changing. Slowly.)]

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2020 5:55 PM
I’ve always wanted to have a hammock. When I decided to splurge and buy one, I found a used IKEA one on Craigslist because I was scared it would be one of those things one uses for two weeks and then it just takes up space.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2020 5:55 PM
More than two years later and I still love having a hammock.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 14, 2020 5:57 PM
Though currently Calvin is taking up more than his fair share. He reports that he’s trying to hibernate until COVID-19 is resolved.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2009 11:21 AM
Calvin is now 9lbs 1 oz. He has officially regained the weight he lost right after birth.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 9:25 AM
Ms. Amy says they are currently planning to transition Calvin to the “First Steps” room at the beginning of May.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 12:56 PM
I’m afraid Calvin & I won’t go to the park today. It’s sunny but very windy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 1:01 PM
Maybe we’ll go to Longmont Library instead. I have a tendency to forget it exists since I work for High Plains.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 3:48 PM
The wind blew our recycling bin far enough from our house that I’m not sure I retrieved the right one.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 3:55 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed walking around the class”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 5:44 PM
Calvin nows tries to get my attention by doing a two-handed princess wave. It looks kind of funny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2010 6:01 PM
Calvin just closed the baby gate and locked himself out of the kitchen.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2011 2:46 PM
Working late. Rushed to daycare to pickup Calvin from daycare and now I’m working again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2011 3:40 PM
That was odd. Calvin just helped pick up a mess that I made.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2011 4:24 PM
Now that I think about it, it makes sense Calvin would be interested in helping with the monthly fire extinguisher check.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2011 4:50 PM
Now Calvin is helping me clean the cabinet doors with mixed results.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2011 4:59 PM
I think it’s time to hide the Curious George books again.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2012 7:15 AM
I think my install for the day is done. Now as soon as Calvin goes to daycare I can go back to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2012 7:44 AM
Given I was trying to go to bed at 8 but Calvin refused to go to sleep till 9:30, I took too much joy in making him up this morning.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2013 7:48 AM
I went to sleep at 8 last night. Now I’m the only one awake. The house is nice and quiet :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2013 8:00 AM
Calvin just woke up and is really excited to see the 3 hot air balloons out our front window.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2013 8:00 AM
One balloon went up while another went down and then a 3rd appeared going up.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2015 2:37 PM
Julian is cooing. It’s very cute.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2016 8:15 AM
Oh look. It’s time for wasps and ants.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2016 8:15 AM
It must be spring.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2016 8:22 AM
I’m now trying to find all the normal things, like tissue boxes, that were hidden during the house showings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2016 5:45 PM
Julian either just ate a huge amount of food or I’m going to have an unpleasant surprise when I remove the tray.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2016 6:01 PM PM
@spreadsheetmom
Ok . . . it’s not on his lap. Is all that food really in his stomach? If so, he ate more than Calvin did.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2019 10:34 AM
Julian at Westmoreland Park Nature Playground.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2019 10:44 AM
We have found the sand.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 11:18 AM
Well, first day of spring break and, so far, Calvin has only emerged from his room to eat breakfast and then went right back into seclusion. At least he ate breakfast!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 12:49 PM
We have just discovered that hoopla has a visual audiobook version of Dragons Love Tacos. I have mixed feelings about this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 1:32 PM
Um, I told Calvin he needed to get outside. He’s now playing Minecraft (on the Switch) from the deck through the glass door. Not exactly what I intended but I admire the ingenuity.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 1:47 PM
For some reason I thought, apparently incorrectly, that I had another bag of all-purpose flour stashed away other than the bleached one I bought for just in case. Fortunately, I’m making bread so I think bread flour should work ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 3:47 PM
We’re trying to play regular Catan with Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 13, 2020 4:29 PM
I just noticed that the discarded Otto books I bought many years ago for Calvin are originally from King County Library System.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 1:11 PM
My work laptop is dead :( I guess I’ll be using Adara for the next couple of days but she’s not designed to do much in Windows.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 3:04 PM
Calvin _does not_ like it when I try to sharpen knives.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 3:36 PM
Calvin is currently in the Beco carrier engaged in grooming my head.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 5:28 PM
Calvin had fun playing in tho sand at the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 5:28 PM
I met a woman who has an 8-month version of Calvin. We enjoyed ranting together about everyone who has placid babies :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2010 7:07 PM
Calvin opened up the baby gate by himself. (There is another step to make it harder, guess it’s time.)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2011 4:52 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun loading up the wagon with lots of toys.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2012 7:41 AM
I think our cats are learning to mimic Calvin in order to get my attention better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2012 10:49 AM
Got up at 4am but now am officially done with work for the day. Trying to figure out if taking a nap would work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2012 5:34 PM
I checked out Crayola Art Studio for Calvin’s computer from the library and he seems to like it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2012 7:32 PM
I’m trying to convince Calvin it’s time for bed because I want to sleep since I have to get up early tomorrow again.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2013 5:23 PM
Calvin is wearing a pair of my disposable latex gloves on his feet. They look like little flippers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2013 5:47 PM
We seem to have pigeons outside . . . I don’t think I’m seen pigeons in a subdivision before.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2016 9:10 AM
I haven’t had breakfast yet and I just started a 3 hr meeting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2016 9:10 AM
I’m waiting for life to get less crazy but it’s not happening yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2016 5:07 PM
Ok, we’ve moved back to our house, I’ve sent off my fingerprints, worked, and taken Calvin to the dr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2016 5:08 PM
Now all I have to do is eat, put the kids to bed, repair the external wall next to the fireplace, and finish up work.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2019 10:34 AM
Huh, that worked. Turns out a Pacific Science Center membership does give us free access to OMSI.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2019 10:44 AM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2019 4:10 PM
Calvin is enjoying our hotel’s pool. Julian is less interested in getting in. (Though last night I did get him to try floating in his back, briefly.)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 9:25 AM
Well, this could get interesting. QFC has limited milk to 1 gallon per customer. Normally, I get 2 a week. I picked up some UHT milk I’m going to try for baking (no limit on it) and we’ll see if I have to do an extra grocery store run this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 3:47 PM
We’re doing a small Easter egg hunt. Turns out we had decoy eggs. The one shown below is one of the shaking musical eggs. This wasn’t on purpose but I shall remember for next time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 3:49 PM
Both of them have walked past this egg multiple times.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 3:58 PM
We have now reached the point where I’m trying to remember where I put the remaining eggs. I did count before putting them out!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 4:03 PM
Ok, we only need to find one more . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 12, 2020 4:19 PM
We have found them all! Related, I bought 2 giant eggs for each kid filled with non-candy stuff. Julian’s had play dough in it. He is now enjoying running around with 1/2 the egg as a hat.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 4:22 AM
Calvin has been screaming since 3:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 9:39 AM
Off to try going out to eat brunch with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 12:35 PM
Just got back from eating in Boulder and running all sorts of useful errands.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 12:36 AM
Now putting Calvin down for his nap. It was a challenge to keep him awake the last 5 min in the car.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 1:29 PM
Wow, it’s really hard to find cloth training pants for 12 month. 18 month is as small as I can find so hopefully they work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 2:33 PM
Calvin woke up a couple of times and made some noises but so far, still seems to be asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2010 7:46 PM
I’ve finished making Calvin’s food for tomorrow :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2011 11:14 AM
I want to cry when I see how little interest we get in our savings account :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2011 6:06 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing with his “trains” and doing art today.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2012 5:44 PM
Well, that was an unexpected side trick. Had to go get my brakes fixed this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2012 6:11 PM
It’s so nice to be cooking with real curry leaves again. Things finally taste right.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2013 7:06 AM
I’m not entirely sure but I think Calvin might have woken up at 6 this morning and spent the time playing in his closet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2013 7:15 AM
Calvin is insisting I’m only pay attention to “my work” and don’t look at him. This makes me suspicious.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2015 12:24 AM
I wonder if Julian could win the record for most hiccups in a day.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2016 7:05 AM
I put real milk in Julian’s cereal today. Cross your fingers . . .

[Context: Julian had a milk allergy and 2 months old and had to drink super special (and expensive) formula. However, apparently this is a thing kids grow out of so this was our first test with real milk.]

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2018 6:37 PM
It’s raining so hard it looks like some pointed a hose directly at our window.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2022 3:38 PM
I planned soup for today and yet it’s bright and sunny now :(

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2010 7:21 AM
I went to bed at 8:30 last night. It was _wonderful_.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2010 12:34 PM
Went to 1st service at church today. Calvin did pretty well but now only slept 1/2 hr on the way home and is refusing any more sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2010 3:05 PM
Just made chocolate mint ice cream. Our first ice cream of the season.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2010 8:21 PM
Just finished my menu/grocery list for tomorrow.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2011 8:30 AM
Calvin is still sleeping. I foresee no nap this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2011 2:51 PM
Not surprisingly given how late he slept, he hasn’t nap but did seem to enjoy some quiet time in his room.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2012 2:54 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed building a castle with blocks!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2012 4:07 PM
Calvin helped me make macaroni & cheese, from scratch, today for supper.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2013 8:45 AM
Oh good. I’ve lost my keys.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2014 5:49 PM
We’re having pumpkin waffles with ginger syrup for supper (can you tell @calvinsdad isn’t home?).

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2016 4:46 PM
Just got back from a walk to East Palo Park. Julian greatly enjoyed the slide.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2016 4:22 PM
Julian really likes tacos.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2016 5:39 PM
Yes, this is a very different housing market from 2012.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 8:36 AM
My schedule for Calvin continues to evolve. This time I’ve added red for when he’s suppose to post on his online school site.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 9:14 AM
I have also told Calvin that he doesn’t have to work in the office. However, if he doesn’t want to be in the office, he needs to proactively come down at the start of each period to tell me he’s working. We’ll see how this goes . . .

[In response to asking what donut art is:]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 11, 2020 7:38 AM
Drawing donuts. Not sure why.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 9:36 AM
Julian is now advocating everyone get their own Kindle so they can play Minecraft with him. (He also is quizzing is about our preferred color and profile pic). I don’t recall Calvin being this social around a Minecraft.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 12:52 PM
Julian says these flowers are “weird and pretty.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 1:55 PM
On my walk yesterday I saw mosaic tiles as a replacement for concrete and now I want some.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 10, 2020 7:48 PM
Willow does not seem to like the fancy new food I got her.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2009 12:31 PM
My rented breastpump broke at 9:30 this morning. I panicked since it’s my highest producing time. Ran to Boulder to get a replacement …

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2009 6:56 PM
Grandma, Calvin, and I just got back from a quick stroll around the neighborhood.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2010 6:53 AM
Calvin’s hair is sticking up this morning like a Mohawk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2010 4:09 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun hiding toys :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2010 4:10 PM
I really don’t understand how stay-at-home mothers manage to do anything. Calvin has been screaming this afternoon anytime I put him down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2010 4:10 PM
Now we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2010 5:33 PM
Back from the park with both of us in a better mood.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2011 6:33 PM
Calvin had a lot of fun at the plane museum today. Pictures will be coming eventually.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 12:41 PM
I’ve switched from Google Reader to Newsblur. I think it’s going to work out well. I just need to get use to the new interface.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 2:05 PM
It turns out I walk slower when I have slushy snow blowing into my face.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 2:15 PM
Hm, my hands got stiff from my walk and now they’re not nimble enough to practice the piano.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 3:55 PM
Well, that was weird. I was reading a professional-development book and ran across my name and a quote from a survey I had filled out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 6:31 PM
The roads weren’t too bad this morning but Boulder is a bit treacherous at the moment. Almost slid into construction sign at sharp turn.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 6:37 PM
Tonight was our 2nd time at music class. Calvin seems to get very wound up which isn’t particularly helpful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 8:55 PM
It was probably not a good idea to start bread right after supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2013 8:58 PM
5 threw up every hour on the 1/2 hr mark last night. Daytime was pretty good but I just heard another mournful yowl.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2015 11:09 AM
The benefit of having an easy baby as a second child is you don’t fall into the hubris of thinking it’s all about your parenting style.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2015 3:49 PM
Poor Julian got another heel prick for his 2nd newborn screening. Hopefully this is the last one for a while.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2016 4:29 PM
Julian is “eating” the mushrooms I forgot to exclude from my pho order!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2016 4:31 PM
This is weird. Julian is preferring the mushroom over the tofu. It looks like fantastic mushroom, if one is in to that sort of thing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2016 4:34 PM
Boulder is too hot today.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 9, 2022 2:50 PM
I have walked 9.8 miles. Now it’s time to shower and then spend the rest of the day reading.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2009 9:43 AM
Well, I’m up for the day. Currently pumping and then going to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2009 9:44 AM
It’s very handy having my mom here to take care of Calvin for a couple of hours each morning so I can keep uninterrupted sleep.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 7:21 AM
Calvin slept till 7 today!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 10:39 AM
Calvin went to his 1st dental visit today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 10:46
The Dr thinks his top molars might be getting ready to emerge (they aren’t erupting yet but he can feel something happening).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 10:46 AM
Also, Calvin has no cavities. Apparently, cavities at 1 yr are not as uncommon as one would hope.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 12:15 PM
I just realized I still have Gmail filters set to “mark as read” for some of my computer library listservs from maternity leave.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 2:41 PM
Calvin visited “First Steps,” the next room up, today and did very well. He took a 2 hr nap there!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 2:42 PM
From infant room: “Calvin was successful at untying shoes!” (I’m wondering whose shoes as he has velcro)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 2:43 PM
From First Steps room: “Calvin had a blast visiting Rocky Mountain Rangers [First Steps room] today! Can’t wait for him to visit again!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 3:49 PM
Calvin is entranced by the feather duster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 4:18 PM
Bother! I left Calvin’s shoes at daycare. I guess we won’t go to the park today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 4:41 PM
We’re back from a quick walk around the neighborhood.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 4:41 PM
It’s almost hot outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 4:43 PM
Calvin is now trying to bang his way outside through the screen door.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2010 7:35 PM
Just put Calvin to bed. I’m ready to go to bed too except I must Do Useful Things first.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2011 1:06 PM
@aydensmamma Well, CDC agrees he doesn’t need anything other than flu till 4-6 (http://1.usa.gov/fV30nH) Maybe they revised it?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2011 1:09 PM
@aydensmamma @calvinsdad usually puts Calvin to bed at night so it’s always dicey when I try and I’m relieved whenever it works :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2011 1:45 PM
How is it I’m always running out of ginger?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2011 6:02 PM
I wonder if I brought bhindi masala to the next potluck if anyone would be brave enough to eat it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2011 7:00 PM
Calvin had fun making a Birthday sign with the bingo markers this morning.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2012 8:41 AM
I just got back online after being off more than 24 hrs. I’m slightly amazed by how little email I have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2012 11:03 AM
Ugh, it looks like I have myself a 5am install time on Tuesday. At least I’ll be connecting from home.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2013 5:25 PM
That was exciting. The radon vent pipe tried to fly away. I have a temporary fix in place. Hopefully it holds the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2013 5:25 PM
In other news, yes, it’s really windy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2013 5:27 PM
Also, the cat door was being blown open before I put the night cover on.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2014 4:41 PM
The weather outside is perfect. If only it’d stay like this all summer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2014 7:39 PM
I need more bookshelves.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2015 6:46 AM
For Julian’s 5am feeding I was able to get away with just nursing him, no bottle! Not sure if he got enough or I just wore him out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2015 6:47 AM
Also, no doubt this is shocking but babies nurse better when they wake up hungry rather than you do the waking.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2015 6:48 AM
(Until Julian regains his birth weight we’re suppose to wake him every 4-5 hrs to eat. This is not a completely successful endeavor.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2015 4:55 PM
Baby’s first very large spit-up. All over himself and completely soaking the front of my shirt.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2016 9:17 AM
So far 7 showings are scheduled: 5 on Friday and 2 on Saturday. SOOO glad we got an airbnb place for this weekend.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2016 6:14 PM
I’m suppose to be weaning Julian off formula but his night was so bad last night I caved and let him drink 10 oz just now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2016 6:15 PM
Current showing count: 9 showings today (2 still in 15 min) and 7 currently scheduled for tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2016 7:19 PM
I’m the official dictionary for Montse and Calvin as they play scrabble.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2016 7:21 PM
Unfortunately, Calvin is still mainly spelling by sound.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2018 12:16 PM
The house is quiet and I don’t know where the kids are. #nervous

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2018 3:57 PM
I really need to just give up on the refrigerator water issue. I keep thinking if I stare at it long enough it’ll work but I have a feeling we’re into failed circuit board territory.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2018 4:14 PM
On the plus side, the refrigerator is now spotless.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2018 6:32 PM
Wow, I love having two Roombas. Makes it much easier to clean the house in one day instead of having to spread it out over multiple days.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2020 10:07 AM
Yesterday Julian was really cranky and spent the last hour of work sitting on my lap. I have decided that he doesn’t like being left out of the “office”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2020 10:07 AM
Today, I’m trying a new rule. If he’s in the office he has to be doing “schoolwork”. So far, this has involved practicing his letters on the ipad, drawing (with proper grip), and listening to an audiobook.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2020 10:07 AM
It’s going ok but we’re only 1 1/2 hrs in and I haven’t had a meeting yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2020 10:38 AM
Whew, he got bored enough to wander off.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 8, 2022 8:16 AM
Hm, our house is starting at 70 degrees this morning. This isn’t going to end well.

(I did leave the upper windows open last night but didn’t put the fan in the window which apparently was a mistake.)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2010 4:37 AM
Calvin woke up at 3:30 and refuses to go back to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2010 4:08 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had lots of fun crawling like snoopy”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2010 4:08 PM
I’m not entirely sure what that means.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2010 6:10 PM
Somehow Calvin just managed to expel squash from his noise.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 10:52 AM
Guzzling tea as a stress reliever isn’t nearly as satisfying as chocolate *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 10:53 AM
Um, I should clarify that I’m actually drinking an “herbal infusion” and not really *tea*.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 1:52 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin was busy with trains all morning!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 5:26 PM
Just came back from spending 2 hrs in the park. Not surprisingly, Calvin had a lot of fun.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 5:27 PM
He also managed another 3 word “sentence”: “Dirt on Truck”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 5:29 PM 5:30 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with yellow and red today.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 5:30 PM
Calvin also refused to take a nap but is surprisingly happy (probably because I’ve been paying him one-on-one attention all afternoon).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2011 8:28 PM
Calvin appears to be resigned to going to bed.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2015 5:24 PM
This child is weird. He fell asleep half dressed (from nursing) and I was able to put his clothes back on him without him waking up.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2016 1:28 PM
I need to stop looking at pictures of our house and instead do something useful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2016 1:48 PM
Our first showing has been scheduled!

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 9:41 AM
Calvin’s 529 quarterly statement has arrived. It’s sitting there mocking me in my inbox. I think I’m just going to quietly delete it, unopened.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 12:42 PM
Julian is building an elaborate train track. He tells me I can look but not touch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 3:22 PM
Julian is cranky and clingy today. I double checked and he doesn’t have a fever but it still makes me nervous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 3:22 PM
It’s very possible the whole stay-at-home thing is getting to him. I know he really misses the playgrounds.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 4:48 PM
Our other tulips are contemplating blooming.

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Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2020 11:09 PM
Hmmm . . . I feel like by the 4th mask I should be seeing more improvement in my technique than I am.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2022 12:25 PM
It’s hot. My very short walk is still overly ambitious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 7, 2022 3:05 PM
Our outdoor thermometer (in the shade) thinks it’s 87 F outside right now. I was thinking about going for a nice long walk after work but . . . maybe not.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 7:13 AM
Well, Calvin has been crying consistently enough at 4:30 that I’m now starting to wake up before he starts crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 1:08 PM
Finished with work. Now to see how much bill paying I can get down before it’s time to pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 2:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun pushing toys around”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 2:40 PM
Calvin and I just took turns eating a banana though his bites were much more dainty than mine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 2:57 PM
Calvin is trying to eat his banana with a spoon. It’s not working very well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 3:58 PM
Calvin just toddled clear across the living room to get to me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2010 4:54 PM
Took a quick walk outside but decided it was too windy to play at the park.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 8:09 AM
It’s only Wed morning and we’re already out of the expensive tomatoes that actually taste like tomatoes . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 11:23 AM
Calvin cried the entire time we were at the Dr’s office but escaped without shots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 11:28 AM
Stats: weight 26 lbs 9 oz (30th percentile) and height 34 1/2″ (50th percentile)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 11:32 AM
All in all, Calvin is a very healthy 2-year-old.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 11:42 AM
While Calvin cried the whole time, he did appreciate the Kit Kat chocolate piece I let him have afterwards.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 4:35 PM
@aydensmamma Bother. We’re going to be in WA May and July but not August :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2011 4:35 PM
@aydensmamma I’m not sure how he escaped shots. The Dr says he’s up-to-date till kindergarten (except yearly flu shots).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2012 12:53 PM
The good news is Calvin isn’t rotting his brains out watching TV. The bad news is he’s exploring everything not to do while eating.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2012 4:02 PM
Calvin felt he needed more sunscreen so started applying it to himself. Should I applaud or dissuade?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2012 4:55 PM
Calvin, “I want to go to the Elmo pant store and buy Elmo pants!”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2015 7:01 AM
Ok, night wasn’t as successful as the 9pm feeding. Maybe we were both too sleepy.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2016 4:21 PM
It’s really happening.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2018 6:51 AM
It’s nice that BART wants everyone to be cozy on this rainy day but I’ve divested two layers and am still too hot.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2020 10:09 AM
Argh! I forgot t set my alarms for the school day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2020 2:53 PM
This is Calvin’s school assigned art video for today: How To Draw Funny Toilet Paper – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pvfEPYsAYdk

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2020 2:54 PM
When I told Calvin he responded with, “Ah yes, that precious, precious resource.”

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Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 6, 2020 7:31 PM
Julian wants me to buy a Kindle for my birthday so I can play Minecraft with him and Calvin. (And my build my house next to his.)