2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2010 9:54 AM
Frontier web check-in attempt: “Your reservation requires special handling.” This doesn’t sound like the beginning of a happy story.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 8:48 AM
Somehow our entire family managed to sleep till 8:40 this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 9:24 PM
Calvin visits another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/12/28/st-marys-square-playground-san-francisco-ca/

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 10:34 AM
I still have a runny nose but feel ok otherwise. Suspect I’ll be worse by evening but at least morning is ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 4:56 PM
Still under the weather but feel a bit better than last night. I’m crossing my fingers it gets better from here (don’t laugh).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 7:08 PM
We went to the thrift store and found Duplos so if course we (Grandma) had to buy for future Julian/Caleb visits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:13 PM
We have magic suction cup bowls!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:14 PM
We’re about to go treasure hunting in the garage. Send in a search party of we don’t report back in an hour or two.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:23 PM
@spreadsheetmom um, we’re back. That was too eady, it must have used a year’s worth of karma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:52 PM
Legos as an investment option: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/investing/stocks-shares/lego-a-better-investment-than-shares-and-gold/

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2019 3:42 PM
We are back. Willow is upset we left and I can foresee a night full of her meowing.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 9:13 AM
It’s amazing how much socializing Calvin will voluntarily do while avoiding chores.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 4:30 PM
I got back from a hike with @calvinsdad and Calvin was just leaving the house with Julian to hunt zombies. So, the procrastination is still happening. At least he’s getting a bit of exercise out of it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:57 PM
I have explained to Calvin that tomorrow he will still be on the hook for cleaning but will get to do so without the benefit of audiobooks. This finally seems to have made an impression.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:58 PM
(All other computer/phone entertainment had already been turned off since Saturday night. I thought that would be enough encouragement by itself but apparently not.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 8:22 PM
The checklist works! Half-bath is clean with only a minimal number of questions from Calvin.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 5:49 AM
Julian and I both seem to doing better after sleeping 5pm-5am PST (other than a 45 min period around 12:30).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 9:42 AM
Julian and I just woke up from a nap. I’m starting to feel human again.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:37 AM
What I really hate about living in a city is how often I’m tempted to walk past people who it turns out just need directions or a door held open for them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:42 AM
One probably can make a good argument for stopping for everyone but I don’t and that’s not great either.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2014 4:04 PM
I caught the cold :( No more candy and miso soup for supper.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2015 6:09 PM
Putting Julian to bed and then I’m following. Last night was terrible and he napped a total of 1 hr today.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 8:58 AM
I’m pretty sure I’m going to spend all of today thinking it’s Sunday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 2:34 AM
Julian and Calvin climb tres.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 3:27 PM
Julian is taking winter seriously.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 9:01 PM
I really want to go shopping in a physical thrift store again.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 10:13 AM
Opening up Christmas stockings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 4:42 PM
Up from a nap after opening up presents. I think I got a good hour nap :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2010 6:10 PM
Calvin is having fun climbing up the mini-slide at Grandma’s house.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2011 8:59 PM
Christmas part 1 is almost over. Now engaged in frantic packing for Christmas part 2.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 7:01 AM
Calvin woke up at 6:30 and we don’t even have stockings in our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 8:42 AM
For Christmas, Calvin has decided to wear a short-sleeve shirt with shorts.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 6:36 AM
Julian woke up with a cough :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:10 AM
I don’t understand. How did my bags get so full?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:21 AM
I forgot one reason the TN suitcase wasn’t fuller is the trip wasn’t as long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
The bag is fuller than I’d like but it is under the weight limit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
Also, Julian is not doing well with his naps so far. Though, I don’t really care as long as he naps on the plane.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:08 PM
Apparently even with tsa precheck you have to take a computer out of you have 2 in 1 bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:10 PM
I’m through security but waiting for Montse.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:11 PM
Christmas day flying is a bit crazier than I expected.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 2:18 PM
Whew, we’re on the plane. Cut it closer than I liked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 8:41 PM
Well, I’m going to bed because Julian is screaming nonsrop tonight if he doesn’t see me.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2020 8:55 AM
I found the perfect ornament for the kids this year.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 8:32 AM
Calvin and @calvinsdad are down for morning naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:16 PM
Left Calvin with Nana and went out with Walla Walla friends to eat gelato. I got peppermint. It was _very_ good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:17 PM
Nana took Calvin for a walk and he’s still sleeping. I probably should wake him up soon so he’ll sleep tonight.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2010 6:10 PM
We’re once again resorting to stroller rides to make sure Calvin takes an afternoon nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 6:36 AM
I tempted fate and watched _Love Actually_ till late last night so of course Julian didn’t sleep well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:14 PM
Argh, I completely forgot to checkin for the flight. Though we do have family boarding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
We went to the park today but I bundled Julian up too much to move.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
He did enjoy the swing though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 4:44 PM
My normal travel computer backpack isn’t big enough for two computers :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I wonder if Julian’s plastic rattle would survive sterilization in the microwave. The cloth end is grossing me out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I will note that I generally have a high tolerance for germs but the places that rattle has been . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:14 PM
I have a feeling Julian is going to crawl out of his crib before Calvin did.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 7:54 PM
It’s bedtime and I’m not packed yet . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 8:03 PM
Hm, Julian seems restless tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 9:02 PM
My luggage is much fuller than I was optimistically hoping it would be.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:35 AM
Looking at the schedule today I realized there is no good time for Julian to take his nap :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 8:19 AM
Julian said apple! It was understandable.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2020 9:43 PM
The stockings have been discretely stuffed!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2009 6:20 AM
Calvin had an _amazing_ night. However, he’s still sleeping soundly and we need to leave for the airport in around 45 min.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:55 PM
@calvinsdad You try running around with a toddler and see how clean your car ends up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:56 PM
Calvin has been babbling up a storm this evening and seems happy in spite of refusing to nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:50 AM
Julian only woke up once last night (at 4:30) and then slept till 6:50!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:51 AM
He must have taken @calvinsdad’s long-distance admonishment to heart.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:19 PM
Calvin has approximately 60 lbs of Legos (pre-christmas).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:23 PM
Another baby gate put up!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 4:10 PM
Yeah, it was a bad idea to go into town.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 5:50 PM
The good news is there aren’t going to be many leftovers going bad. The bad news is I have nothing fast to eat.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 5:43 PM
Argh! A4 paper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:37 PM
Gave Calvin a book last night for Christmas and he’s already on p.111.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:52 PM
I have been instructed to bring short-sleeve pajamas to Washington but I’m not sure Julian has any.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:34 AM
I do not believe the short-sleeve pajamas reflect the outside temp, rather the indoor temp.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2018 6:48 PM
Julian and I are mesmerized by the Roomba. It’s very relaxing. (Also! The floor is once again clear enough to use the Roomba!)

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2019 9:09 PM
Ted is playing Tetris with the Christmas packages.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2020 7:31 PM
Our house is definitely a bit overwhelmed with packages at this point.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:12 AM
Well, the ibuprofen _appears_ to have worked better than the Tylenol but I suppose it could have just been chance also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:13 AM
In other news, @calvinsdad has whatever I had over the weekend so I guess it wasn’t bad cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 8:04 AM
Well, Calvin did at least eat a little solid food for breakfast. And he had 7+oz of his bottle!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 4:49 PM
I use to pack so much lighter before Calvin was born.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 5:11 PM
I’m packed but the house is still a mess.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Calvin has been sleeping fantastic on the mattress next to our bed. I think it’s getting me spoiled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Willow thinks she wants outside. Apparently she hasn’t noticed that the snow is as tall as her.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:11 AM
Julian woke up a lot last night but didn’t get up for the day till 7. I can’t decide if this makes it a good or bad night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Good article about decision fatigue: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/minimize-decision-fatigue-daily-life/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Since @calvinsdad is essentially going to be gone for 5 months I’m really looking at ways to simplify.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 6:04 PM
Julian just took about 6 steps! It’s the most I’ve seen him do so far.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 7:24 PM
Garbage/recycling has been put out! I’m so proud I remembered (with @calvinsdad’s auto email reminder).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:30 PM
Ok . . . Calvin’s room has been cleaned. Unfortunately, I have no idea where to put the boxes of stuff I’ve compiled.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:29 PM
Julian is decorating the gingerbread cottage.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:45 PM
It’s the first time both of us have made a gingerbread house from scratch. I have learned lessons for next time.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 7:48 AM
Calvin had a rough night last night. I think his teeth were really hurting him and the Tylenol didn’t help much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 8:06 AM
Poor Calvin is refusing to open up at all for his solid food breakfast. Though he did eat almost 6 oz of formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 10:11 AM
Calvin has been pretty fussy all morning. I think it’s valid to blame it on teething as he constantly has his hands in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:11 PM
Things a mother doesn’t want to hear when her baby gets a shot: “Wow! He has tough muscle.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:12 PM
Calvin has now received all his shots for both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 11:09 AM
Calvin refused to go to bed till sometime after 9:30 last night. I think I might have fallen asleep before he did *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin is singing part of the alphabet song. He sings “a b c d e” and then starts repeating again.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2011 8:46 AM
Calvin is still sleeping. I think I’m going to go check and make sure he’s breathing . . .

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 2:39 PM
The problem with using my personal computer for work is I forget all the work tabs I need to close to ignore work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 3:01 PM
Just found Calvin’s SF Cable Car we got last time we visited San Francisco.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 5:20 PM
@calvinsdad What are your plans for today?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:05 PM
Right . . . I think I need to turn off the internet and go to bed. Last night was not pleasant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:08 PM
In related news. I think I’m going to switch to reading NF at bedtime. Something to use to wind down but doesn’t entice me to keep reading.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2016 6:58 AM
I need a “look, seriously, I’m late to work” checkbox that will prevent my computer for downloading ANY updates in the morning.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2018 7:57 AM
I remembered just in time to get gift cards at lunch yesterday. Now to see if they actually make it to school . . .

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 12:49 PM
I can’t figure out if tree is early or late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 3:55 pm
Julian starts running down the sidewalk. I follow asking, “Why are we running?” Julian says, “I need my exercise!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 7:16 PM
Julian is insisting he needs a changing room, in his room, before he can change into his pajamas. I’ve asked if he wants me to leave the room. He does not, nor does he want to use the restroom. He just wants me to create a changing room.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:29 AM
Julian may be going slightly overboard with the spice drops.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:42 AM
I just explained to my children that many gingerbread houses are not meant to be eaten and they are shocked and appalled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 2:34 PM
I told Calvin he needed to stop eating candy because he wasn’t decorating anymore. In response, he started making spice drop people.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:52 AM
Calvin had a pretty rough night last night and seems pretty grumpy this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:53 AM
In other news, Calvin has started clapping his hands together.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:20 AM
Just cleaned car. Picked up the fish crackers Calvin merrily scattered while telling me the fish were “swimming.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 1:07 PM
Ok, it’s going to take bribing to get Calvin to take his antibiotics.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:26 PM
Calvin seems to feel it’s very unfair for me to insist he clean up a mess he made.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:56 PM
Logans, part 1, have arrived!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 3:10 PM
Calvin is *so excited* there are more people around to pay attention to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:47 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun using stamps.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2012 8:47 AM
We’re at Monet’s California Deli in LAX which turns out to be a great place to eat while entertaining Calvin with planes passing by.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 11:10 AM
The softly falling snow is lovely and is welcome as long as it doesn’t cripple our travel plans . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:00 PM
@calvinsdad I know how that feels . . . may you have better luck than me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:01 PM
@calvinsdad I have subscribed to your flight number to provide exciting updates to your mom.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:45 AM
Yup, it’s morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 11:10 AM
Cleaning Calvin’s room. Just found “My first long-haul flight” written by @calvinsdad for Hong Kong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:06 PM
Julian just hit the jackpot. I went into a consignment store and came out with toys.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 6:14 AM
Calvin is on vacation this week so of course he’s already up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 11:29 AM
It’s official, we own a house!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:40 PM
Considering charities this year. @calvinsdad tends toward national/world charities so I’m thinking I might aim more local.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:41 PM
I have a preliminary charity list but it’s late so I’m going to sleep on it first.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 5:21 PM
Getting ready to test muffins. This is where all my past gas ovens have failed . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 6:04 PM
First of my last 4 stoves that can cook muffins in the right amount of time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 9:11 PM
Well, it’s obvious Julian had a nap. He’s still awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 10:01 PM
Julian is still awake . . .

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2021 7:08 PM
Good news! We have managed to visit snow.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 9:34 AM
Well, the good news is applesauce and soy milk taste remarkably good together the 2nd time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 3:11 PM
Just woke up from a 4 hr nap. Haven’t throw up since going to sleep but other than that still don’t feel good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 6:45 PM
Calvin might have a fever and refused all but 2 oz of his bottle last night. Don’t know if it’s teething or whatever I have.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2010 11:27 AM
Once again complaining to the airlines about their inability to deal with hyphenated last names. *sigh*

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2011 6:20 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed working with puzzles today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 11:14 AM
The piano movers are here. I’m hiding in my office so I don’t have to watch. Stairs make me nervous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 12:14 PM
Willow is AWOL. Somehow she must know it’s time to drop her and 5 off at the vets for boarding.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:07 AM
Our internet has decided it wants a Sabbath rest.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:10 AM
Julian keeps pulling himself to standing using the very condensed window and crying when he inevitably slips and falls.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:31 AM
Oh, internet has fixed itself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:18 PM
There were wings in Sabbath School today. (Though Julian didn’t want to pose.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:22 PM
Here’s the wings in slightly better focus.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 6:48 PM
Huh, Julian is in bed, I just finished vacuuming the floors, and it’s only 6:50. Life is easier with one kid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:57 PM
At some point Julian will be old enough that I no longer feel I’m tempting fate if I stay up past 8.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2016 6:01 PM
The house cleaners were here today so of course Julian decided to spit out broccoli onto the sofa.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 11:16 AM
I’m looking over my menu for Christmas and realizing that it’s very, very cheese heavy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 6:03 PM
I left Calvin get a new game on his iPhone but forgot to add it to the screen time limits. That has now been corrected, much to Calvin’s distress.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:11 AM
Our rapid tests are negative. Hopefully we’ll be leaving for the airport soon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:13 AM
Also! Julian appears to be able to walk without pain today! (Though he still has the walking boot on.)