2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 7:35 AM
Calvin woke up around 1:30 and cried for a bit but then went back to sleep and didn’t start muttering again until 5:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 7:36 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: sweet potatoes and cherries (doesn’t it sound like it should be a pie?)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 9:15 AM
Calvin is not excited about the idea of a morning nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 9:39 AM
Calvin is *still* awake. He’s not actually complaining, just muttering to himself. Maybe I should take him on a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 10:43 AM
Calvin did fall asleep during the walk. Now to see how long he stays asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 1:41 PM
It’s weird being in the house again without Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 3:54 PM
My Beco has arrived :) I’ll test it out with Calvin tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 5:38 PM
Wow, this Beco is soooo much more comfortable than the Bjorn. So far, Calvin seems to like it also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 5:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed pushing toys around while crawling!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 10:38 PM
I should go to bed but I want to get this one work problem fixed before I give up for the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 11:12 PM
Finally going to bed . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 1:49 PM
I’m trying to decide what to do with Calvin this afternoon. I’m tired of the park even thought it’s a very nice day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 6:32 PM
From daycare: “We had a practice fire drill this morning. Calvin did well following along with our class.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 7:49 PM
I think Calvin might finally be asleep but, unlike when daddy puts him to bed, there was a lot of screaming involved.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2012 7:48 AM
Calvin had more intestinal issues last night. I had to change the bed sheets 2nd night in a row.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2012 8:48 AM
Calvin is playing so nicely by himself with the duplos. If only I was coherent enough to be able to get lots of work done while this lasts.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2013 5:58 PM
We’re having fusion South Asia -French cooking tonight after failed dosas.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2014 4:35 PM
Calvin is of the opinion he shouldn’t have to pick up Legos unless he meant to make a mess with them.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2015 4:30 PM
Another beautiful day forces us to avoid useful household labor and instead linger in the park.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2016 7:01 AM
I stayed up to see @calvinsdad so of course Julian’s night was only mediocre.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2016 8:38 PM
I’m packing up an essential kitchen for @calvinsdad and it’s so strange.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2018 8:00 AM
Julian woke up, grabbed a book, and started “reading” to himself.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:22 AM
Calvin and I slept very well last night till just before 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:23 AM
We’re keeping him home one more day. There’s just the very faintest suggestion of a wheeze.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:24 AM
Today Calvin is getting cherries for breakfast. He’s opening his mouth nice and wide for them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 10:30 AM
I wonder if I work more or less when Calvin is home all day. It seems like I’m logged into work email constantly this way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:01 AM
It’s the most astonishing thing: Calvin because a relaxed and limp little baby when I massage his legs and feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:20 AM
Calvin looks so serious while he mangles a throw-away magazine I gave him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:21 AM
Calvin is stalking Willow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM
Calvin is having (pureed) cottage cheese and pears for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:50 AM
He seems to like it but mashes it around in his mouth a bit more than usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:18 PM
Wow, I think Calvin ate 6 oz of the cottage cheese and pear mixture. Maybe I won’t feed him his bottle in 15 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:21 PM
I just realized, Calvin is 10 months today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:27 PM
Instead of cheerios today for his chunky part of lunch, I’m trying little pieces of garlic bread (garlic in the bread, not spread on top).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:42 PM
Just tried giving Calvin a tiny piece of kiwi but he didn’t seem like a fan so I’m hording it for myself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 2:21 PM
Calvin & I went outside for 20 min today. It’s been a while since he was outside out of a stroller. It was nice & sunny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 2:22 PM
Now I’m trying to convince Calvin to take an afternoon nap but I’m not sure how successful this venture will be.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:08 PM
Calvin refused to take a nap and has been insisting on being held for the last 1/2 hr. My arms are giving out. Where’s my new carrier?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:10 PM
In other news, I can’t book an infant on Frontier online, invalid DOB. They did waive the phone booking fee but it still takes 3x as long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:50 PM
Calvin is much happier now that I’ve given him a teething biscuit. I don’t know if it’s the gumming or the sugar.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:55 PM
Hm, I allegedly have Frontier tickets yet haven’t received a confirmation email yet and my confirmation code isn’t working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 4:00 PM
Hm, put enough sugar in something and Calvin doesn’t seem to mind food having texture. He broke off a lg piece of the biscuit and is ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 6:16 PM
Well, after 2 follow-up calls, I *think* my name is now spelled right on my reservation. Now to see if I finally get a confirmation email.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 6:17 PM
Yeah!! I have an email confirmation.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 12:14 PM
Oddly enough, I find it harder to have consistent rules for my cats than my kid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 6:00 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed dancing to animal actions today.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 7:07 PM
2nd Sunday babysitter just quit. However, she did offer a recommendation for someone else.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:45 AM
Ms A, at Daycare, was very impressed with how well Calvin ate with chopsticks yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 7:09 PM
Every time I have to deal with my mortgage holder’s website I start feeling homicidal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:21 PM
Calvin is “not sleepy”. At least, that’s what he keeps telling me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:32 PM
Calvin is now sitting upright in bed with his eyes close waking swaying back and forth about to fall asleep.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2014 12:38 PM
Can we make a deal? If I get taxed at my husband’s rate, can I stop paying social security for the year when he does?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 2:03 PM
Wow, it’s hot outside (68 and sunny). I think we’re going to have to have another park day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:04 PM
iPad screen has not been turning on for 4 days. Tried wiping et al. Walk into the Apple store and it works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:05 PM
The weird thing about the iPad is I could see flashes of the screen if I had it take a screenshot. Hopefully it keeps working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:13 PM
To be on the safe side, I’m not restoring iPad’s backup and it’s getting a new name: Cazaril.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 4:19 PM
We should probably avoid living in an apartment. A townhome may be stretching it. Our neighbors will hate us.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 4:23 PM
Maybe if I got a sound monitor that beeped when the preset threshold was exceeded? Calvin likes gadgets . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 8:16 PM
Yup, airlines still don’t like my hyphen. Why didn’t I change my name when I had the chance *sigh*

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2019 9:22 AM
I wish my children would provide notification prior to switching food preferences. This week we’re running critically low on grapefruit. However, we have tons of bananas and apples.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2021 6:51 PM
Julian is enjoying the snow.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:16 AM
Calvin had sporadic mutterings starting around 5:30 but didn’t actually wake up till 7:00!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:16 AM
Now for his breakfast, he’s eating sweet potato, cherry, and rice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:17 AM
His new favorite sound combination sounds similar to “uh-oh” but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t know what it means yet :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin has finished his first-ever box of “cheerios”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:33 PM
Calvin has figured out how to open up his diaper pail :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:33 PM
Both of us are having Sicilian Lentil Soup for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:39 PM
Calvin’s eating the lentil soup fine but otherwise is a bit cranky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 2:41 PM
I’m trying to decide if I should attempt an afternoon nap for Calvin. He slept in this morning and had a good morning nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 3:44 PM
It appears that Calvin might already be up from his nap in which case he only slept 1/2 hr. However, that isn’t horrible for afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:08 PM
Where is @calvinsdad? He’s been so silent today. I guess he must be actually working or something.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:08 PM
I don’t think Calvin realizes he’s suppose to *drink* from the sippy cup. He seems to use it as a teething toy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:10 PM
Calvin is really cranky right now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 6:07 PM
I’m off for a walk while @calvinsdad bathes and feeds Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 7:49 AM
I think Calvin may be developing another cold. I was enjoying being able to breath and not coughing constantly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 8:04 AM
Calvin helped me rinse the dishes after breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 2:53 PM
From daycare: “Calvin painted and glued using foil this morning. He also listened to lots of books while he read his own along side of me.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 3:10 PM
I need more yellow duplos so I can build a school bus.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2012 6:05 PM
From daycare, “Calvin made a firetruck with playdough.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2013 1:00 PM
The Apple Challah (https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/harvest-apple-challah-recipe) looks beautiful but I don’t think it’s going to work for french toast after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2013 5:39 PM
I’m losing track of the number of melt-downs Calvin has had today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2015 8:51 AM
You would have thought I would have learned by now that grocery shopping and then eating breakfast is in the wrong order.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:07 AM
Julian escaped outside the baby gate again. There’s no way he could have figured out how to open it, right?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:07 AM
I mean, Calvin has a hard time opening it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:20 AM
Julian cried a couple of times last night but didn’t demand attention/feeding until 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:20 AM
I think the trick is putting enough pacifiers in his crib he can find them in the middle of the night.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2017 3:46 AM
I really, really, really hate alarms.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2020 5:44 PM
Calvin’s egg cracking technique has improved substantially!

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2021 7:35 AM
We have a little bit of snow!

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2010 5:32 PM
I’m trying to convince Calvin to eat little pieces of sweet potato but he doesn’t seem interested in picking them up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2010 5:32 PM
Earlier today, Calvin did enjoy pureed Sicilian Lentil Soup (minus the salt and pasta).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2011 9:35 AM
I can’t wait till our bathroom no longer smells like diapers all the time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2011 11:44 AM
Am reviewing our expenses in 2010 and discovered we bought more books for Calvin than toys.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2011 11:45 AM
(Calvin still has plenty of toys but most of them were bought by other people, mainly the Grandmothers.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2011 12:31 PM
I keep hoping if I stare at the budget spreadsheet long enough Calvin will start making money instead of spending it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2011 8:13 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed using the playdough containers to make tall towers!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2012 6:32 AM
Well, Calvin went to bed at 9pm and woke up at 6am. He’s probably not going to nap either. I am not looking forward to today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2012 1:11 PM
Off to clean the basement. I’m not sure how it gets so scary so quickly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2012 5:39 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a pirate eye patch.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2013 1:46 PM
I’m wearing sunglasses to practice the piano because the sun is shining directly on the sheet music making them painfully bright.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2013 4:03 PM
Finally got the weather stripping on our door replaced (Willow killed it). I’m looking forward to no more drafts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2013 6:23 PM
Why don’t people believe that prettiness is no good at all if the stupid web page isn’t _functional_?????

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2013 7:51 PM
We interrupt this storytime to report bugs to our library ebook vendor. *sigh*

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2014 12:20 PM
Well, at least Gmail going down reminds me to check my other email address.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2014 4:59 PM
@version2_1 Yeah, but I’d rather not get arrested for endangering a person due to something I did that may/may not lead to preterm labor.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 8:49 AM
Well, it looked like Julian was going straight to sleep but after about 10 min he’s wandering around his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 11:42 AM
Well, I got most of the desk cleaned off before Julian woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 2:37 PM
My son is watching football. It’s just so wrong . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 2:40 PM
Never mind, he watched for about a minute and decided Star Wars was more interesting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 5:19 PM
I need to get more milk before @calvinsdad gets back.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2016 5:37 PM
Um, I forgot to close the baby gate and Julian crawled all the way up the stairs and was opening the upstairs baby gate when I noticed.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2018 6:30 PM
We might have too much broccoli.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2019 4:55 PM
Oddly enough, our mailbox was full of relevant mail.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 24, 2021 6:06 PM
Compiling expenses from December and it turns out we spent more on the cat than Calvin (though, his Christmas present was bought in November).

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 8:02 AM
Calvin seems to have this habit of waking up, rocking on his hands and knees for a moment and then going back to sleep for another 5 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 8:03 AM
I’m never sure if he’s actually up at this point or not. Today he started this around 5:30 and I got up around 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 8:04 AM
Today for breakfast Calvin had applesauce, sweet potato, and peaches. He also had a spoonful of spinach & potatoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 8:04 PM
Currently, he’s working on tongue thrusting out the cheerios he puts in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 12:04 PM
Just got back from church. I had to play but Calvin didn’t go to prevent spreading his illness to others.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 1:30 PM
Poor Calvin knocked his mouth on something and split his lip open. However, he now seems content with mommy holding him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 4:15 PM
Afternoon nap failed. Calvin wasn’t unhappy, he just wasn’t sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 4:16 PM
Just tried making Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry. It wasn’t quite the same but wasn’t horrible for a one-cook attempt.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2010 8:07 PM
I’m trying to decide how silly it is that @calvinsdad and I got distracted tonight looking and schools for Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2011 3:06 PM
Calvin is refusing to nap and is stilled bright-eyed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2011 5:22 PM
Calvin did fall asleep eventually and then decided that he shouldn’t have to wake up.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2012 2:26 PM
I’m really tired of painting trim.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2015 7:06 PM
It turns out that insurance does cover a breast pump but not the _right_ one. Oh well, I guess I can get theirs as a backup.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 6:14 AM
Julian didn’t demand attention last night till 3am but then was pretty insistent he wanted to get up at 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 8:14 AM
Hm, that doesn’t seem right. I laid Julian down in his crib for nap and he hasn’t made a peep so far.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 8:19 AM
Yeah . . . it looks like Julian went to sleep without a murmur. So odd.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 1:54 PM
There are 6 girls at the park and no boys other than Calvin and Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 1:55 PM
Most of the girls are playing with dolls which doesn’t interest Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 1:58 PM
Julian goes down for his 2nd nap of the day without fussing!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 2:30 PM
The weather was fantastic today so we went to Melody Park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 2:30 PM
Given Julian is already walking, maybe I should find actual shoes for him to wear.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 2:30 PM
Right now we’re making do with Calvin’s wool socks since they can get wet and still be warm.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2016 7:07 PM
There are so many things I want to do tonight but I might just go to bed.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2017 6:31 PM
Hah, so true: “And suddenly the one bathroom in their flat becomes two or three too few.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/san-francisco-children.html

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2017 6:32 PM
So very, very happy to have a house with multiple bathrooms again.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 23, 2022 3:34 PM
Just finished giving blood. I almost fell asleep in the chair.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 8:06 AM
Calvin woke up at 4:30. I got up around 5 and fed him and we snoozed until 7 at which point @calvinsdad took him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 12:16 PM
Today for Calvin’s lunch: Cuban Black Beans.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 12:29 PM
Calvin is still working on his cheerio eating technique. He tends to tuck them up under his chin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 12:33 PM
Oh, I see what the trouble is. He sticks it in his mouth ok but then vigorously flicks his tongue in/out which makes the cheerio pop out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 2:23 PM
Calvin appears to have gone down for an afternoon nap with less than 5 min of crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 5:15 PM
Calvin is still having trouble keeping his cheerios inside his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2010 5:20 PM
This is really not working. Since yesterday he has rediscovered his tongue thrusting so he can’t keep anything non-pureed inside.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2011 4:55 PM
Calvin is playing outside on the porch. He’s so happy I’m avoiding bringing him in till sunset.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2015 7:07 AM
We’re starting procrastination early. Calvin is doing school work before breakfast due at school today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2015 6:43 PM
Ok, ipad #2 is probably dead. Maybe I need to re-evaluate this concept.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2016 1:23 PM
Julian slept decent last night. Went to bed around 6:30, slept with only minor mutterings till eating 1:30, and then waking up at 5:50.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2016 1:30 PM
I swear I’m getting rid of boxes and boxes of stuff but it feels like the clutter is just changing rooms.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 22, 2016 5:20 PM
Calvin asked me what a maniacal laugh was so I demonstrated and managed to freak out both the boys. They’re now looking at me askance.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 6:58 AM
Calvin’s normal wakeup time these days seems to be 5:30 though I let him babble in bed till 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 7:00 AM
He still has a mild amount of wheezing so I’m calling the Dr’s office when they open.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 7:21 AM
Calvin just fed himself cheerios for the 1st time! (Amazing what I get excited over . . . )

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 7:23 AM
Of course, this means he is now capable of putting other small objects in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 8:43 AM
Calvin has a Dr appt for 11:15 today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 11:39 AM
Dr T thinks Calvin has a mild case of RSV. For now, just suppose to watch and call if it gets much worse.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 11:40 AM
No daycare until Monday at the earliest.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 12:10 PM
Calvin has on pajamas with feet but he keeps managing to get his feet free of the pajamas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 12:29 PM
Calvin seems to be enjoying Cuban Black Beans (minus the cayenne pepper).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 12:30 PM
He also is having great fun throwing the sippy cup around and chewing on it. Though he hasn’t yet figured out there’s suppose to be liquid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 12:47 PM
Cut up teeny bits of banana and put it on Calvin’s highchair tray. He keeps trying to get them into his mouth but hasn’t yet, too slippery.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 12:54 PM
I’m a little scared to ask where all the banana went. It’s not the floor and it’s not on his tray.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 2:12 PM
Trying to convince Calvin to take an afternoon nap. He usually doesn’t at daycare but I figured it might be different in his own crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 3:23 PM
He’s asleep! Now to go do some work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 4:11 PM
Calvin slept for a little longer than an hour. Not bad for an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 4:11 PM
Well, Bach still seems to calm Calvin down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 5:11 PM
Calvin may have actually gotten some finger-food style peas in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2010 7:47 PM
From Vegetarian Times, ” . . . the wakame gets mixed up in the kale, so picky eaters won’t even know it’s there.” Picky eaters eat kale?

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2011 4:36 PM
Calvin is turning snack into a meal. He’s eaten about 6 oz broccoli, 1 oz cheese, and 6 oz blueberries.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2013 12:42 PM
I need some sort of tagging system so I know what trees I’ve already watered for the month.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2013 2:47 PM
Calvin is prepared to go back outside dressed in his wet suit (he couldn’t stay away from the trees being watered).

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2014 8:38 AM
That was weird, an old-fashioned trash truck just picked up our recycling. Complete with two men hanging on to the back.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2014 3:11 PM
Oh look, it’s already time to start weeding.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2015 4:08 PM
Yoda’s transmission is slowly dying but mechanic is of the opinion she has enough miles it’s not worth replacing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2015 4:08 PM
So, we’re going to see exactly how much more time we can get before she dies completely.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 5:38 PM
This week Julian is learning to self-soothe. He doesn’t seem to appreciate the opportunity.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 5:45 PM
He might be asleep again . . . now, can I get back to sleep for a few minutes?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 5:49 PM
Julian’s new hobby seems to be throwing things through the railing into the family room below.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 5:50 PM
I see so many things in our house I want to clean that I’ll never have time to do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 8:05 PM
Why did I never put books on our mantle before? It just looks so cozy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 8:07 PM
Though, we’re going to have a problem trying to sell our house to anyone with bibliophobia. There’s only so far I can depersonalize.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2016 8:18 PM
I always feel so rich whenever I look at all the lovely books we own.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2018 11:05 AM
We’re at the Wizard playground again, this time with sand toys!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2018 3:30 PM
Calvin just asked me if, when cleaning his room, he also needs to pick up the trash on the floor. ???? My mind is blanking as to why trash would be an exception.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2019 8:30 AM
I know better than to ever stay up past my bedtime. Sure enough, Julian woke up multiple times crying last night :( At least I have the day off so it’s ok if my head is fuzzy today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2019 9:16 AM
I think I need an ELIZA program designed to reason with Century Link’s chat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2019 10:26 AM
Calvin is walking on the treadmill, in sunlight, in snow boots and a puffy vest. (He does have the auto shut-off cord clipped on.)

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2022 11:25 AM
School COVID-19 update: On Monday Calvin received 4 exposure notifications. On Wednesday Julian received a exposure notification as well as a “substantial exposure notification.” This means that more than 50% of the school is exposed so they consider everyone exposed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2022 11:25 AM
Everyone is still in-person and the school has increased (PCR) testing frequency. So far, Julian/Calvin have consistently tested negative and have no symptoms. The only thing that’s really changed is their swimming lessons were canceled this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2022 5:07 PM
Calvin has his booster shot!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2022 6:27 PM

For swim lessons I got a “bath sheet” for the first kid to huddle under during the second lesson. Now that our family has seen it we all want one for everyday use.

(Apparently bath sheets are extra large towels. In this case, 40”x70”.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 21, 2022 8:11 PM
I have not actually tried one yet but they definitely feel like a good idea. I had to wrestle it away from Calvin so it could be washed. Not sure if a regular towel rack would work or not though.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 6:54 AM
I think Calvin has a cold (which I’m getting) and he’s pretty cranky this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 7:03 AM
Calvin isn’t a fan of the tomato rice quiche (probably texture issues) but seems to accept the pear mango ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 5:52 PM
Bringing him home from daycare, I noticed that Calvin was wheezing a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 5:52 PM
Haven’t noticed him doing this before so I called the Dr’s office. If bad, they said go to urgent care, otherwise get an appt for tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 5:53 PM
I don’t think it’s bad enough for urgent care but I’m going to see what @calvinsdad thinks when he gets home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2010 7:55 PM
Just ordered a Beco baby carrier. They’re suppose to be good till 45 lbs.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2011 8:07 AM
@calvinsdad is currently reading _The Firefighters_ to Calvin. Apparently Calvin needs not only a bedtime story but a wakeup story also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2011 3:55 PM
From daycare: “Calvin sat at the table with Henry and sang the ABC Song while looking at a book that had an Alphabet page :)”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2014 12:26 PM
Calvin just asked me if we were in the afterlife. Apparently he got confused when Grandma said she’d been reading a book “forever.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2014 12:26 PM
We asked him what the afterlife was and he said it was where you went when you were dead so he knew what the word meant.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2015 5:52 PM
Well, Calvin and I both indulged in a temper tantrum over whether or not he was going to read his book tonight but at least it’s done.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2016 2:58 PM
Huh, perhaps I should have found the pre-maternity box before deciding I didn’t have any jeans that fit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2016 5:30 PM
Having vegan potato leek soup for supper. It’s pretty good. https://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-vegan-potato-leek-soup-343338

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2016 5:40 PM
Now I remember why I don’t eat with my computer anymore. It slows down my eating.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 7:58 AM
Ok . . . so not sure why @CenturyLinkHelp insists on using Twitter instead of email but ok . . . (https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/contact/unresolved-issue.html)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 7:58 AM
oday my internet was cut off because my payment failed. Apparently. I didn’t get any email notifying me that my payment had not succeeded this month. (It had worked fine last month.) I did not get a paper or online statement.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:00 AM
What my son got, first thing in the morning while I was still sleeping, was a random browser tab opening, that he hadn’t asked for, for some weird company he’d never heard of. (Because kids shouldn’t have to know that CenturyLink exists.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:01 AM
I verified that the only thing working was a site that was _probably_ CenturyLink. However, I don’t do business via tabs that randomly open on my computer either, even if I’m relatively sure it’s legit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:02 AM
So, I tethered my computer to my Verizon phone (thank you Verizon!) to investigate the situation. Sure enough, when I logged in to CenturyLink via the link I usually use, it tells me my payment wasn’t approved.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:06 AM
I combed through my emails from:http://centurylink.com and don’t see any notification at all that my last payment was denied. (I also looked in Spam and Trash.) So . . . @CenturyLinkHelp was I notified before my internet was shut off?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:15 AM
Oh, and to clarify, CenturyLink tried, for the first time today, to bill me. There wasn’t a billing attempt, a “can you please double check your payment info?”, and THEN shutting off service. They just immediately shut off service.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 8:16 AM
No, sorry that’s incorrect. I just went and looked at payment history and payment failed yesterday, not today. Though, I don’t know what time internet was shut off today. Still, no notice was sent to my email address prior to stopping service.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2019 6:19 PM
Julian is doing a high-pitched tortured scream sound and is calling it a whistle. It’s very disturbing.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2021 5:56 PM
Hm, turns out the blueberries are moldy. I guess the sprinkles will have to be enough.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2021 6:54 PM
I have been wondering for months if I was successfully adding alt text to images in the Twitter app because I never saw it after adding to images. Turns out, the only way I can see it is by using inspect element: https://www.lireo.com/what-to-know-twitter-alternative-text-images/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 20, 2021 6:54 PM
Personally, I think that’s a little odd. How am I to groan about typos if I don’t have a chance to read the alt text again after I’ve posted.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 7:01 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: garbanzo pot pie and peaches.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 7:06 AM
Calvin doesn’t seem to be objecting to the food but he’s objecting to _something_.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 7:47 AM
Calvin is very unhappy again today and rubbing his ears. I think I’m going to give him more ibuprofen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 2:17 PM
I just figured out what _Free-Range Kids_ makes me think of: non-fiction chick-lit. It must be the sense of humor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 5:46 PM
Daycare reports that Calvin _did not_ like Garbanzo pot pie. Of course, I left out all the fun sodium and preservatives.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 5:46 PM
Tomorrow we try Tomato Rice Quiche.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2010 7:04 PM
In the bath tonight Calvin was standing for multiple seconds at a time.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2011 12:57 PM
Hm, the weather isn’t looking so good. I should have gone to the park yesterday with Calvin and the library today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2011 3:37 PM
I’m trying out a new vegetable stew recipe that tells me to add broccoli. I’m a little scared . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2011 8:38 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed listening to lots of books this morning”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2012 11:14 AM
I do like Google but I always feel slightly relieved when their “targeted” ads miss the mark by so much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2012 3:27 PM
I have cleaned our window wells. Now I think I need to shower.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2012 5:12 PM
Supper tonight: Millet Pancakes with Mangos

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2012 5:46 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun playing with the cars.”

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2016 5:14 PM
In the grocery store Julian was throwing a toy and Calvin was running around picking it up for him. Pretty efficient from my viewpoint.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2016 9:34 PM
Well, that was an exciting screaming rant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2016 9:46 PM
Oh. Apparently the screaming isn’t over.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2017 10:01 PM
The night before packing always reminds me of cramming before a final exam.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2018 7:56 PM
I just realized that Calvin is currently humming the Nutcracker March and I’m trying to figure out where he heard it enough to be able to hum it.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2019 8:35 PM
I’m watching Back to the Future with Calvin and so far it’s proving educational in so many ways: a review of 80s tech and problematic social conventions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2019 9:00 PM
So far it is pretty good. But wow, lots of conversations. So many conversations about appropriate behavior.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 19, 2021 4:42 PM
I think this is Julian’s type of sushi.
https://web.archive.org/web/20220208051011/https://twitter.com/doom49/status/1351064474858512392