2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 8:28 AM
Calvin is being very vocal today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 9:09 AM
Calvin is enjoying mango and pear for breakfast today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 9:10 AM
Is it bad that I save for “fun” food for breakfast and make Calvin eat his veggies at lunch when daycare feeds him?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 9:11 AM
My excuse is they have more practice feeding babies :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 10:15 AM
Calvin found the trash can while I was showering today :S Normally I put it up on the counter but today I forgot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 5:17 PM
Running off to pick up Calvin from daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 5:38 PM
My daycare pea experiment failed. Daycare reports “Calvin did not like the texture.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2009 8:53 PM
Back from HOA meeting.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2010 1:14 PM
Never a good sign when the roofing company tells you to “pray for a hail storm.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2010 1:15 PM
(This is so instead of getting “nickel and dimed” the insurance covers the majority of costs for a complete roof replacement.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2010 5:13 PM
From daycare: “Calvin did great recognizing animals during our song today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2010 5:20 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin really enjoyed singing Jingle Bells at circle time today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2010 5:52 PM
Calvin loves the banana bran muffins I made.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2011 5:44 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed doing yoga.”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2015 6:06 PM
Julian is pushing Calvin on the truck.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2017 8:23 PM
I’m still coughing terribly. However, Calvin does an excellent job reading bedtime stories to Julian.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2019 2:37 PM
Calvin and I just got back from a 6 mile hike in Discovery Park and everyone appears to have survived!

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2020 11:54 AM
I’m putting up Christmas lights outside in 70+ degree weather and it’s just wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 8, 2020 4:40 PM
I want a double oven.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2009 7:38 AM
Calvin woke up around 4. Eventually he fell back asleep but I had trouble following due to a stuffed nose :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2009 7:37 AM
Today Calvin had pears and silken tofu for breakfast. He seemed to think it was reasonable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2009 8:32 AM
I want to take a nap when Calvin does but my noise is so stuffy that trying to sleep is probably pointless.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2009 2:15 PM
Haven’t had time to eat lunch yet. Too much work to do so I don’t have time to sit back and review listservs while I eat.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 8:21 AM
Apparently Calvin has the only Nalgene sippy cups at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 4:35 PM
Anyone know how to get fluorescent marker out of carpet?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 5:30 PM
Calvin is convinced the Spaghetti Squash is cheese. At least he’s eating it with relish.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 7:11 PM
Calvin officially can open child-locked cabinets.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 8:38 PM
I’m working on our packing list for the holiday trip. Life is much more complicated with a baby/toddler.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2010 10:46 PM
Mostly done with the packing list . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2011 7:43 AM
As predicted, when I told Calvin he was going to daycare to day he exclaimed, “I’m sick mommy! I’m sick!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2011 5:59 PM
From daycare, “Calvin loved walking on the balance beam.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 1:10 PM
The sound of constantly dripping water has me on edge after absorbing years of instructions not to waste water.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 1:11 PM
One neighbor has reported a broken pipe leading to their external spicket. Makes me nervous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 1:46 PM
Interesting, my kitchen keyboard appears to be having issues with the cold.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 2:36 PM
We have Heat!!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 2:41 PM
@calvinsdad I think our low for the main level was 52 (when we got up this morning).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 2:42 PM
Calvin is already starting to shed the many layers I forced him into.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2013 6:31 PM
Our house is back to 70 degrees! So wonderful :)

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2014 8:43 AM
I would really like recycling pickup every week and trash pickup every other week. Our recycling bin (the largest we can get) is too small.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2015 4:55 PM
Julian found leaves from somewhere to gag on. I don’t know where though.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 7, 2017 5:57 PM
Today I am indoctrinating Calvin into the mysteries of laundry.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2009 9:03 AM
Well, Calvin woke up in the middle of the night with a stuffy nose.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2009 9:03 AM
I had the same problem so I moved the humidifier right next to us and camped out on the rocking chair but it didn’t seem to help much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2009 12:53 PM
Calvin is fascinated with my cookbooks. I guess it’s time to find another place to store them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2009 5:36 PM
On an whim gave Calvin some of the black refried beans from our haystacks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2009 5:37 PM
He _loved_ it. Not sure it’s good for him as it’s seasoned for adults but he kept opening his mouth for more.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2010 3:14 PM
Calvin is actually wearing shoes other than his normal tennis shoes!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2010 8:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin loved playing our body part dreidel game today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2011 8:01 AM
Sent an email to my manager saying my work schedule today would be erratic with Calvin is home sick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2011 8:01 AM
She responded saying she was in the same situation. ‘Tis the season . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2011 2:41 PM
Calvin didn’t take a nap but we did have “less noisy” time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2011 4:25 PM
Calvin, “May I have more orange juice mommy?” Me, “No, you had some for breakfast. Calvin, “That’s sad mommy.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2012 5:24 PM
I’m test packing our carry-on for Hong Kong. The bedroom is a mess.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2012 5:57 PM
Calvin seems to have inherited my love of thick soups.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2013 9:48 AM
This is not a particularly good day for the gas to go out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2013 11:09 AM
Things I’m thankful for: my down coat. Didn’t think I’d be needing it for _inside_ our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2013 11:45 AM
@calvinsdad I’ve broken down and brought the space heater up to the office.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 6, 2013 2:21 PM
Hm, well it looks like this could last longer than I was hoping. At least the office is warm with our space heater.
[Context: https://web.archive.org/web/20210226022830/https://www.timescall.com/2013/12/06/7200-xcel-customers-lose-gas-in-niwot-gunbarrel-in-bitter-cold/]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 6:15 AM
Calvin started muttering at 5:30. At 6 I got up and found him sitting bolt upright in his crib seriously examining his hands.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 7:09 AM
Calvin doesn’t seem as much into the avocado this morning as he was yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 5:30 PM
Calvin was pretty happy at Sabbath School/church today. Sandy H made faces at him all through the service and bounced him up and down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 5:30 PM
Went for a brief walk outside with Calvin bundled inside my coat. I looked _huge_. It was cold so we didn’t stay out long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 5:31 PM
Tried feeding Calvin squash but he gagged and threw up. End of that feeding session.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2009 5:31 PM
Next up, possibly skyping with Grandma while Calvin takes his bath.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2010 6:04 PM
Calvin is having fun trying on my oven mitts.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2011 7:52 AM
Calvin is definitely not going to daycare today. Still has a fever though seems in a pretty good mood at the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2011 11:04 AM
Calvin is currently blowing bubbles in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2011 12:09 PM
I told Calvin we’re going to the pet store. He asks, “can we get a pet?” I tell him we already have enough. He responds, “But why?”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2011 2:57 PM
2nd day in a row Calvin is napping at home. Pretty much definitive proof that he’s sick. (This time I sequestered 5 in the basement.)

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2012 10:01 AM
Well, that was a disastrous dental appt for Calvin. The Dentist suggested we reschedule so we’ll try again in January.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2012 7:58 PM
GoLite may be my new temptation zone. I spent too much money this evening, ostensibly justified by travel needs.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2013 7:42 AM
Oh goody, it’s below 0 F outside this mornign.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2013 7:46 AM
I believe our indoor freezer is warmer than outside.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2014 7:10 AM
I’ve eaten, but perhaps not soon enough . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2014 7:36 AM
Well . . . there went breakfast #1. Let’s try breakfast #2. *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2014 11:47 AM
Called drs office to double check the morning sickness. Nurse said it sounds like hormone changes and eat like I’m in 1st trimester.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2015 8:15 AM
Julian is adding climbing to his skills.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2015 11:15 AM
Julian is resisting his first nap of the day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2015 8:51 PM
Contemplating if we could get a dishwasher with a decent (i.e. under 2 hr) cycle time by buying something old off Craigslist.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2015 8:52 PM
I should note this is under 2 hrs with the dishes being dry when done.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2016 6:07 PM
Calvin is watching one of his favorite shows and is yelling at them like it’s a football match.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 5, 2016 7:20 PM
I’ve offloaded Julian’s bedtime stories to Calvin!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 6:15 AM
Calvin didn’t start muttering until 4:30!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 7:42 AM
Calvin breakfast experiment today: avocado and pears.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 7:42 AM
It worked surprisingly well. Maybe Calvin’s getting the hang of “solid” foods.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 8:53 AM
Well, Calvin _had_ been taking naps well in his crib. Perhaps this was before he discovered he could stand up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 9:16 AM
The poor baby doesn’t seem to realize that if he laid down and screamed he’d eventually fall asleep but not while he stands and screams.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 9:17 AM
He stood and screamed for 10 min. I laid him down and he got back up and started again. After the 2nd 10 min, I laid him down and he stayed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 9:18 AM
I know he was sleepy because he was falling asleep as I fed him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 9:18 AM
Unfortunately, I have a 11:30 meeting so I can’t just wait till he wakes up this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2009 3:47 PM
My kitchen scale died :(

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2010 5:48 PM
I’m not sure why but Calvin seems to be refusing squash in all forms for the last couple of months.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2011 1:55 PM
We saw Calvin lying placidly on the couch and thought, “that’s not right.” Sure enough, he has a temp of 101 axillary.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2012 5:46 PM
Hm, it always looks like I more vegetables before I begin cooking them. I don’t think I have enough snap peas for 3 people.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2012 8:34 PM
Looking at time zone changes for our upcoming flight is making me sleepy.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2013 7:08 AM
Yep, there’s snow out there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2013 4:32 PM
I just discovered that Calvin’s long-sleeve 3T shirts are now too short. Now, at 4 1/2, he might finally be outgrowing them.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2014 6:54 AM
I went to bed at 7:30 last night and, so far, am feeling much better this morning.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2015 7:03 AM
Well, that wasn’t a horrible night. I could live with him waking up once to eat and then not getting up till 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2015 3:38 PM
Calvin had fun today.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2017 6:29 PM
It’s really amazing how much easier life is with a toddler at 2 1/2 yrs compared to 18 months.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2018 7:41 AM
I forgot how much I missed having an induction cooktop.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2018 5:34 PM
I just found my cookie cutters and now I want to stop unpacking and make Christmas cookies.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 4, 2021 7:40 PM
I put the whole nativity out but it didn’t feel right. I guess Mary and Joseph are feeling introverted this year.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 8:08 AM
Went to this site: https://web.archive.org/web/20100301102506/http://www.gro.co.uk/ to check out baby products. Calvin _loves_ the flash animation with the toddlers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 8:24 AM
Today for breakfast: applesauce, pears, and peaches.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 8:56 AM
It’s so weird being able to work on stuff while Calvin is in the house. I’m cleaning the house now during his morning nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 9:02 AM
Well, I thought he was napping. Turns out he’s just working on standing up in his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 9:02 AM
Maybe if I leave him alone he really will take a nap . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 9:40 AM
Well, he’s really sleeping now but it was a bit of a battle this time. The last couple of days were much easier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 9:42 AM
I’m now a little scared to clean the bathroom next to his room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 5:39 PM
Bad news from daycare: Calvin refused to nap even though he only had an hour nap this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 5:40 PM
Good news: Calvin _loved_ his peach/squash solid-food lunch. Who knew? I just put them together because they were orange and leftovers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2009 6:57 PM
Calvin’s really restless tonight for some reason. I put him down a while ago and he’s still occasionally muttering.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 7:24 AM
Calvin tattled on 5 again when she tried to sneak up stairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 7:48 AM
Calvin just asked for more Marketplace . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 3:58 PM
Our oven has been fixed!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 5:47 PM
Calvin started throwing his food so I started to take it away from him and he bit me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 5:47 PM
I whisked him upstairs for timeout and afterwards he needed cuddle time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 5:49 PM
For reasons that aren’t clear to me, Calvin is practicing walking on tip toe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2010 7:07 PM
@calvinsdad If you have time to waste before 8 MST, give Calvin a call.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2011 7:30 AM
Inevitably, whenever I stay up late to finish a book, Calvin wakes up early.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2014 4:33 AM
First Calvin tries to go downstairs at 4am to play with Legos, then 2.1 decides to re-inflict morning sickness on me. Not my night . . .

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 3, 2017 11:36 AM
It was naive to think I would be able to work in the hammock while Julian played outside. He spent the whole time climbing in and out of it.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 7:17 AM
Calvin woke up a couple of times last night but put himself back to sleep. He didn’t wake up this morning till 7am!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 7:58 AM
Good day for the refrigerator to die. I think I can just unload the refrigerator onto the porch. Of course, it might freeze . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 8:51 AM
Calvin just ate 1/3 of a 4 oz pears & mango jar and a entire 2.5 oz pear jar.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 10:25 AM
Calvin’s been sleeping for about an hour now. Maybe the era of good napping is upon us. (Of course, now he’s skipping afternoon).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 10:43 AM
Refrigerator is fixed but now I have to wait for it to cool down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 11:04 AM
Calvin slept for right around 1 1/2 hrs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 1:25 PM
It feels strange walking to my porch to grab lunch items.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 7:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin loved crawling all over the classroom today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 7:48 PM
Since taking a _long_ morning nap, Calvin has decided to give up afternoon naps which make him pretty cranky at night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2009 7:48 PM
However, the tub always distracts him enough for him to be relatively happy during bath time.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2010 7:27 AM
I’m thinking of waking Calvin up at 7:30. Going to bed after 9 is not a good option for us or him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2010 8:46 AM
Finally got around to calling again for someone to look at the oven. Scheduled for tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2010 4:11 PM
BOB’s suitcase for Christmas has arrived. I even managed to pack and unpack it as a test.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2010 6:30 PM
Calvin is definitely gaming the system. 3 Elmo episodes in a row. He waits till one is finished then goes again . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2010 8:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin threw away his own trash today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2011 4:14 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin made a great penguin.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2011 4:14 PM
From daycare today, “Calvin enjoyed making homemade ice cream.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2011 5:04 PM
Calvin after coming inside from playing in the snow, “I need hot cocoa mommy to warm up!” I think he knows how to work the system.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2012 2:06 PM
Calvin made a star and/or wreath out of coat hangers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2012 2:08 PM
One more meal and my menu for the week is done. Now to wait and see if @calvinsdad will be joining us for these dinners.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 7:23 AM
Calvin has been told about our San Francisco move and is not crying. I take this as a good sign.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 7:23 AM
We’re reviewing San Francisco pictures from Christmas 2013.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 7:26 AM
Also, Calvin is excited that San Francisco has sports teams. It took me a minute to figure out which ones though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 7:37 AM
So the kids and I are still about 6 months away from moving to SF which is messing with my sense of time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 3:48 PM
Julian can now stand up without any assistance (without anything to grab onto around him).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 3:51 PM
Julian just took an itsy bitsy step (really a half step).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 4:30 PM
Yep, Julian officially can take a small step or two while standing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2015 6:05 PM
I don’t know what I did to the muffins but it wasn’t a good thing.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2017 12:54 PM
Yay!! We finally have a solution for our really weird kitchen lights. (Designed for old “energy efficient” CFLs and really hard to make work with modern LEDs.)

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2018 4:40 PM
Our packing philosophy of listing every single thing that goes into a box is exhausting but it’s wonderful when unpacking.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 2, 2018 9:07 PM
I forgot oatmeal at the old house.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 8:09 AM
Calvin started waking up every 1/2-1 hr around 12:30 last night. The good news is he kept putting himself back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 8:10 AM
Breakfast today was baby pears & mangos. He seemed to like it. However, he clammed up when I tried mystery squash.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 8:10 AM
Calvin just took a couple of steps while I was holding his hand. Hard to tell if it was intentional or not.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 9:25 AM
I’m experimenting with trying to get stuff done with Calvin at home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 9:25 AM
Right now Calvin’s down with his nap so I’m frantically trying to get money done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 9:26 AM
Of course, this would help with Gnucash condescended to open . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 9:53 AM
It’s such a nice feeling knowing my baby is peacefully sleeping upstairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 10:55 AM
Okay, we’re now approaching the point where it would be useful if Calvin would wake up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 4:02 PM
New plan for this afternoon: move everything from the upstairs freezer (which is dying?) to the downstairs freezer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 5:44 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with blocks today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2009 5:45 PM
Looks like he didn’t take an afternoon nap but with a 2 hr morning nap he’s probably still ahead for sleep.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2010 8:18 AM
Calvin seems to have potty training down at for in the evening but not so much in the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2010 5:48 PM
I love my cast iron skillet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2010 5:52 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed dancing to the song ‘Rock Rock Rock’ today”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2010 9:09 PM
Calvin just settled down to sleep . . . I’m tired so I think I’m going to bed too.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2011 1:20 PM
Ok, the cats are sitting on our computers again. Not good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2011 1:41 PM
Willow does not seem to believe me when I tell her there is snow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2011 6:07 PM
Calvin has entered the “why” phase of development.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2015 1:01 PM
I want a house VM so I can always revert back to right after the cleaners have left.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2015 4:35 PM
In case anyone asks, I’m making cookies because it’s one of the easiest things to do while carrying a baby.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2015 4:35 PM
Julian appears to be going through an attachment parenting phase.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2015 5:07 PM
Well . . . the house _was_ clean.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2018 2:08 PM
Note to self: next time but a house with wider stairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2018 4:27 PM
Our movers hoisted our sofa, by hand without any straps, from the ground up and over the balcony to get it up into the livingroom.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2018 6:45 PM
The kids are very excited to have access to their toys again.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 1, 2020 4:29 PM
I’m so happy!
[This references a Tweet where Ursula Vernon says that audio versions of Swordheart and Paladin’s Grace as coming.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 6:54 AM
Calvin did wake up last night but I was able to get him back to sleep without feeding him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 8:25 AM
Calvin is fascinated with my cookbook shelf. Actually, I think he just likes waving books around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 5:36 PM
Well, Calvin made up for his 1 1/2 hr nap this morning but refusing to nap the rest of the day. He looks exhausted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 6:12 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed crawling all over the classroom! :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 6:13 PM
Calvin pulled himself up to a standing position for the first time today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2009 6:13 PM
In other news, I can no longer contain Calvin in the toddler bathtub so I guess it’s the full size tub for him now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 4:27 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing in the ball pit and trying hats on. He loved the green furry hat! :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 4:28 PM
In other news, Calvin is extremely jealous of the computer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 4:55 PM
Calvin picked up a pair of socks I have and tried to go to my sock drawer and put them in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 5:55 PM
Calvin is a true Logan. He’s so much happier after being fed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 7:36 PM
Calvin and I just played the piano and sang for the last half hour.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 7:37 PM
Calvin is fairly good at the “meow, meow” part of _The Three Little Kittens_.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 7:58 PM
I think Calvin’s getting smarter. He used the potty 2 min before bedtime which entitles him to an Elmo episode.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2010 10:02 PM
2nd batch of Christmas Candy done. Now off to bed.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2011 7:35 AM
Calvin remembers that yesterday I told him there would snow today. 1st thing he does this morning is look out the windows. No snow :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2011 1:42 PM
My hair stylist remembered a conversation we had over a year ago and emailed me when she found a place in Boulder that serves Dosas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2011 6:37 PM
I’m happy to report that _Bob the Builder_ is no longer in our house. Not sure why, but I hated it the moment Calvin started watching.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2011 6:54 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin had fun making a snowman.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2011 6:54 PM
From daycare today, “Calvin enjoyed painting.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2012 7:53 AM
Well, that wasn’t an especially restful night but Calvin’s fever appears to have gone down finally, for the moment anyway.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2014 9:29 AM
Either my hormones are fluctuating again or King Soopers was really smelly today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2015 8:08 AM
Well, that wasn’t a good night. Julian decided it was important to wake up every 1-2 hrs the entire night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2015 3:59 PM
Julian is in his “you must hold me but I reserve the right to be unhappy anyway” mood.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2018 5:50 PM
One more day and I’ll have a garlic press again!!

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2020 11:07 AM
Well, this is exciting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2020 11:07 AM
As an aside, of the 3 active cell phones in the household, mine is the only one that got this alert. We technically live in Santa Cruz County so possibly the other 2 phones are using a different cell tower than mine?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2020 11:12 AM
The emergency alert didn’t give a time frame. Here’s what the website says, “These revised and new Mandatory Directives will take effect on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect until December 21, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. unless they are extended.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 30, 2020 11:12 AM
https://covid19.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb766/files/executive-summary-order-11-28-2020.pdf

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 10:26 AM
Calvin has been sleeping for 1 1/2 hr!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 10:37 AM
King Soopers has _no_ produce items on sale? That seems unlikely . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 2:53 PM
Found an unfamiliar pair of jeans in my drawer today. Tried them on they fit great. Turns out they’re an old pair of @calvinsdad misfiled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 2:57 PM
After a fair amount of crying, Calvin went down for his 2nd nap of the day. Wonder how long he’ll sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 3:12 PM
Calvin woke up 15 min after he went to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 4:02 PM
Well, took Calvin for a walk but he never got back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2009 7:53 PM
Just finished making a test batch of rice caramels.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2010 7:48 AM
Calvin is still sleeping . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2010 6:16 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with our helicopter toy today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2010 6:22 PM
I ended up with about twice as much coconut candy as I intended *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2010 8:29 PM
Calvin really doesn’t want to go to bed tonight.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2011 7:39 PM
Life is _so_ much better when Calvin has an afternoon nap. He’s been pleasant all evening!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2012 1:05 PM
Calvin’s preschool just called to let me know Calvin’s has a fever. I must say, I didn’t see that one coming. He seemed fine this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2012 1:09 PM
Yup, he’s sick. Has a fever of 101.5 axillary.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2012 5:10 PM
Under the armpit. Not so accurate but much easier with a preschooler if you don’t have a fancy ear or forehead thermometer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2012 9:17 PM
It looks like I may actually make it to bed on time tonight.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2014 8:08 AM
I thought I was done throwing up while brushing my teeth but apparently that was just wishful thinking.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2014 8:08 AM
Such a strange pregnancy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2014 9:34 PM
Wondering what I did all by myself this week? Answers are in a long and rambling blog post: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/11/29/vacation-related-ramblings/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2015 6:12 AM
Julian may be down for first nap. I’d be more excited if he was just now waking up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2015 12:19 PM
Julian has discovered the cat door.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2016 7:21 AM
Julian slept through the night!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Nov 29, 2018 5:15 PM
Julian asks what’s for supper and I tell him pesto. He responds with, “No, I want something perfect.”