2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 6:31 AM
Calvin woke up early around 5ish. I fed him at 5:30 hoping he’d go back to sleep but he didn’t.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 6:32 AM
I’m not trying to work up the energy to read to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 7:07 AM
I think Calvin’s ready for a nap but he probably won’t take one.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 9:11 AM
Just got back from a morning walk and Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 10:34 AM
I finally remembered to update the emergency diaper bag in Motoko. Next step, remember to do the same for Yoda.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 10:37 AM
Just called to schedule an appt for Calvin’s flu shot booster. However, they’re out of the vaccine. I’m suppose to call back on Friday.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2010 6:15 PM
I forgot how exhausting it was to try shopping with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2010 8:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed building towers with megablocks today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 10:01 AM
I was impressed, and a little nervous, by Gmail’s knowledge about me when they advertised, “New Montessori in Denver.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 10:01 AM
I was no longer nervous when the next gmail ad was “ITT Tech”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 5:06 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed the visit from Nurse Mary.” (If so, this would be the 1st visit he enjoyed with anything associated with Drs.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 5:09 PM
He didn’t get a nap at daycare today which makes 2 out of 3 so far for this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 6:21 PM
My son is eating Brussels sprouts. #proudparent

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2014 4:03 PM
I just calculated it all out. At a minimum, it’ll cost $350 to change my name. (filing fee, passport, drivers license, etc).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 3:49 PM
Calvin is reading a book upside down so Julian can see the pictures.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 3:51 PM
Also Julian is scooching forward trying to grab the book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 5:53 PM
I really wish infants came out talking. It would make life much easier.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:56 PM
Yes, Calvin is still alive. It’s just been a busy day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:57 pm
Slept in (courtesy of @calvinsdad), made scones for breakfast, video conferenced with both grandmothers, and grocery shopped.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:58 PM
After alternating between happy babbling and ecstatic screeching most of the day, Calvin went to bed as usual a little before 7pm.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 4:57 PM
Calvin is having fun wearing two unmatched mittens which he rescued from my thrift store bin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 5:53 PM
Calvin has decided the rain outside is a cruel joke.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 8:05 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with pumpkin goo today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 4:21 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building with legos.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 7:42 PM
Calvin stubbed his toe and then bent down to kiss it himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 7:43 PM
I’m off to the grocery store for stuff to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies for Calvin’s “Harvest party” at daycare.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 6:57 AM
And we have snow. I can only find one of Calvin’s mittens . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 7:37 AM
If I were a mitten that belong to Calvin, where would I hide?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 4:51 PM
The upside to having a mint infestation is the “grass” smells wonderful after it’s been cut.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2014 8:01 AM
Today Calvin woke up at 6. Maybe he’s becoming a morning person?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2014 8:01 AM
I did not wake up at 6.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2015 9:17 PM
I am afraid the moment I fall asleep Julian will decide to wake up.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 9:07 AM
I’m doing another urban hike in SF on my day off while Julian is in daycare. Too much fog for viewpoint pictures.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:09 AM
This is a fantastic way to wash windows.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:39 AM
I found a bookstore. Send help before I spend the college fund.

Yanthor commented that carrying them back home would be a limiting factor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:39 AM 11:10 AM
Um, I forgot to factor that in before I bought the books. Fortunately, they double bagged the books for me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 12:13 PM
I completely forgot how long it takes the bus to go 1/4 mile on Phelan.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 12:13 PM 12:16 PM
On the other hand, Julian loves the bus no matter how long it takes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 3:46 PM
Smoke alarm UIs are EVIL.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 4:39 PM
I unfairly maligned the smoke detector. It was the house alarm’s window sense. I hate alarms. Way too much time wasted troubleshooting.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:20 PM
Good news! Calvin has made more friends. Unexpected news: he now has plans for 10 play dates, starting tomorrow and going through December.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:20 PM
He casually mentions this at supper. Complete with a schedule of October-December.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:35 PM
Um, I think Julian just at a whole bowl of cheese while I was panicking over this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:38 PM
Not exaggerating. Now he says he has a tummy ache.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 12:13 AM
Well, I think this is the latest we’ve ever let Calvin stay up to play a board game.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 2:50 PM
Well, it took the entire morning, and some of the afternoon, but I finally finished voting. @calvinsdad and I are now going to drop off our ballots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 3:16 PM
This is going to be a more expensive trip to the bookstore than I was expecting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 4:36 PM
I think I’m going to have to give up on finishing Calvin’s roo[m] today. However, I suppose voting and getting flu shots for the family was still a productive day.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:05 AM
Calvin consumed breakfast this morning. However, he ate 1st breakfast well yesterday too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:38 AM
We tried real mashed up bananas for solid food breakfast but he didn’t seem interested.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:39 AM
Playing is so much more fun than learning to eat new types of food :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 2:50 PM
Calvin slept through all of Sabbath School this morning. We stayed for church and he had great fun waving the bulletin around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 2:51 PM
Calvin is currently ecstatically screeching while I eat lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 5:29 PM
Calvin is currently playing with @calvinsdad’s watch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 3:35 PM
I love our new dishwasher. The utensil tray is too small but the very large granola bowl fits without any problem.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
Calvin had 3 accidents at daycare today :( He must have been having a lot of fun . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing with trucks.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
In other news, Calvin didn’t have a nap today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:28 PM
Calvin is enjoying playing with playdough this afternoon. He really likes the orange color.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2013 5:48 PM
Calvin is turning down 2nd servings of ravioli because “it’s too messy.” (Since when has that stopped him?)

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2014 7:16 AM
Calvin woke up at 5:30 this morning and didn’t want to go back to bed. Why!?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2015 9:32 AM
Just starting to listen to _The Shepherd’s Crown_ and am sad this is the last Pratchett book ever.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 3:47 PM
The shower curtain has been found!!

When asked where it was found.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 5:20 PM
In a random box in Calvin’s room. (This is finally the weekend we’re tackling it but it’s slow going.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 6:05 PM
Well, half of Calvin’s room is clean and unpacked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 9:30 PM
Willow doesn’t seem to like any accessories I buy for her. Otherwise, I’d be tempted by some of this furniture. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/autopets-modern-cat-furniture-collection-36831692

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:14 AM
Calvin had great fun playing with his “Rock-a-Stack” while I made breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:19 AM
Success! I have managed to evenly spread Calvin’s solid food breakfast over his bib, face, and highchair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:24 AM
Calvin managed to get applesauce on the back of his head somehow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 10:22 AM
Huh, Calvin only ate 3 1/2 oz for 2nd breakfast. Maybe I’ll shower and see if he’s interested in a little more after that.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 10:22 AM
I think 5 has figured out the front door goes outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 12:02 PM
5 has curled up in the basket on the bottom of the Bob stroller. I wonder if we might accidentally take her on a walk with us someday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 2:57 PM
Daycare is having trouble feeding Calvin also. We suspect it’s teething but don’t know for sure.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 4:13 PM
The Dr office says it’s probably nothing to worry about as long as he has a wet diaper at least every 8 hrs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 5:40 PM
Daycare managed to get another 6 oz in him this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 5:41 PM
I think we’re going to go outside now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2010 12:39 PM
@calvinsdad What’s really astonishing is it must have been 5 that caught the mouse because Willow is afraid of the garage.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2012 2:08 PM
As always, it feels so wonderful when our house has just been cleaned *happy sigh*

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:02 AM
There is no wind yet a continuous cascade of leaves is falling from one of our Ash trees. It’s like a leaf avalanche.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:15 AM
Problematic conversations: Calvin mispronouncing words that exist but I don’t know. Today’s example: apatosaurus.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:16 AM
I found out what he was talking about by looking for a page listing dinosaur names: https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/fosrec/MunGun4.html
-look the ref interview is useful

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 3:22 PM
I can vaguely imagine a world before TV. However, the thought of no LEGOs is horrifying. The house is quiet while Calvin entertains himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:17 PM
Calvin is quizzing me on my addition tables again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:29 PM
Calvin, “Sometimes food is so good I don’t care if they have onions in it.” I’m perplexed as the food doesn’t have onions. A suggestion?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:31 PM
Also, Calvin gravely informs me that, “it’s never a good idea to light a match in your hair.”
??

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:21 PM
Our gas fireplace is tiny but it makes the family room very cozy.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 7:36 AM
I have started the day by breaking one of the kitchen lights :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:16 PM
Julian was in a terrible mood, nonstop crying, all morning but seems pretty happy now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:30 PM
Calvin appears to be singing some sort of Hail to the Chief/Jingle Bells medley.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:42 PM
When holding on to the top of the pack n play Julian can pull himself up about 1/2″.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2017 7:06 PM
Julian shows me his duplo sculpture and tells me, “Just look, don’t touch!”

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2022 12:04 PM
The flyer was dropped off in our skeleton librarian’s lap which seems especially appropriate.

This was in response to @calvinsdad saying, “Our skeleton librarian in Santa Cruz is voting NO on O! Don’t be scared about the library project!”

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:31 AM
Calvin seemed kind of sleepy during story time. I wonder if he woke up earlier than he should have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:40 AM
Yesterday, I realized that the waffle blocks mom gave us a couple of years ago could be configured into large baby-safe blocks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:40 AM
I made three blocks: one red, one yellow, and one blue (this sounds like the beginning of _Mouse Paint_)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:41 AM
So far, Calvin seems to be fascinated with them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 1:56 PM
I think all baby toys should come with a label indicating if the toy is dishwasher safe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:45 PM
Calvin and I were going to sit outside but it got really windy so maybe it’s bath time instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:47 PM
Calvin’s new “Rock-A-Stack” was delivered today and he is ecstatic (this is the toy responsible for his crying the other day at daycare).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:47 PM
(That is, he cried when I took it away from him.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:49 PM
Maybe we won’t take a bath. Calvin just seems so happy with the new toy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 6:04 PM
Calvin managed to throw the blue ring across the entire kitchen. Quite impressive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:26 PM
Just finished ab exercises. Now to stuff diapers as I watch tv.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:51 PM
I love these bluetooth headphones :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2010 3:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building block towers in snorkelers today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2010 6:11 PM
Calvin is eating broccoli without it first being pureed!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2012 5:18 PM
Calvin has had 2 accidents today yet he wonders why, when he mentions he needs to go potty, I insist he go right away.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 8:07 AM
Something must be wrong. Our recycling was just now picked up (at 8am, usually it’s 7am on the dot).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 5:59 PM
Mental note: just because it only took an hour to get to Greeley does not mean an hour is enough time to get back . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 6:27 PM
@calvinsdad Calvin really likes the crane picture.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 6:54 PM
Every so often I miss working in the library. Though, I don’t think I’m nearly as productive as at home.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 5:24 PM
I bought Kinetic Sand as an experiment yesterday and so far it seems very successful. Though, it’s probably not a replacement for our 2 ton sandbox.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 5:54 PM
Here’s the kids playing with it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 7:07 PM
I really should start putting Julian to bed but they’re playing so nicely and I don’t want to ruin it.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 8:17 AM
Calvin seemed to sleep fairly well last night. Now we’re engaged in the solid food portion of his breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 10:04 AM
I don’t think I got as much exercise with Bob as I do the other stroller. It’s too easy to push.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 10:04 AM
However, Bob appears to be more conducive to Calvin falling asleep quickly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 6:18 PM
We went outside for about 1/2 hr and Calvin actually stayed on his stomach for a couple of minutes before rolling over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 6:56 PM
Within a minute of me putting Calvin to bed he had rolled over on his stomach.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 4:24 PM
Just got back from the park. I decided we need to take advantage of the warm air while it lasts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 4:24 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with friends with the ball popper today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 5:16 PM
I think something is rotting somewhere in the house.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 5:39 AM
Well, Calvin wake up cold around 3:30. I put a blanket on him and he went back to sleep but I didn’t *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 7:30 AM
Hm, sounds like Calvin might have a short night also. I think he fell asleep around 10ish but I’m already hearing noises.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 4:19 PM
Calvin just announced, “I closed one eye Mommy!” Apparently this is a new skill?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 4:36 PM
Calvin is pretending to be a cat. He was on the ground crawling around making noises. I asked what he was doing and he said being a cat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 5:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making finger puppets.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 8:05 PM
I think part of the problem in choosing a preschool is finding one that matches your child, not necessarily yourself . . .

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 7:42 AM
My brain decided it didn’t want to sleep last night. It was too busy thinking. Of course, now it’s insisting it’s time to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 9:00 PM
Calvin is quizzing me on my addition tables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 9:00 PM
Also, he wants to know what “the biggest number” is and isn’t willing to accept you can always add one.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2015 11:33 AM
Julian’s crib has been lowered! (Perhaps belatedly as he was leaning over the edge.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2015 5:43 PM
Calvin has belatedly learned the problem with telling me he’s bored is I might remember he hasn’t done his homework yet.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2016 6:58 AM
I should never look at houses before I’m actually on BART. Still made the train though :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2016 7:26 AM
It’s raining in Millbrae. It’s kind of weird.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2018 6:09 PM
We went to Roxhill Park today: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2018/10/14/roxhill-park-seattle/

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:47 AM
Calvin slept pretty well last night. He didn’t start making sounds until around 6 and he got up at 6:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:47 AM
Today I tried thickening his bananas with rice cereal. I think I may have gotten a little more into him but that might be my imagination :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:54 AM
A new use for tea boxes: blocks for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:11 PM
During the bath I used a make-shift colander to stream water in front of Calvin. He seemed confused as he kept trying to grab the water.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 10:34 PM
Going to bed way too late. Got sidetracked reading a book.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2010 5:31 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with cellophane today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2010 5:34 PM
I wonder when Calvin will start eating his green vegetables without me first pureeing them.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 6:44 PM
Calvin has become a backseat driver. He’s pointing out red lights and stop sign.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 6:52 PM
After swimming this afternoon, we stopped by and picked up a Chipotle burrito to share for supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 7:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed sitting in the police car :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 7:49 PM
They also apparently had cheerleaders come in today so it was a very busy day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 8:49 PM
Calvin is still resisting falling asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 8:56 PM
I have this feeling that I will be falling asleep in Calvin’s room tonight. So much for the needed carpet cleaning . . .

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2013 4:11 PM
Hm, not impressed by the new Walmart Marketplace. Most things I buy are more expensive than King Soopers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2013 5:43 PM
@calvinsdad, “Did you [Calvin] throw it down [the stairs]?” Calvin, “No! I launched it.”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2015 7:00 AM
I’m not sure how I’m going to get the house cleaned in time for the cleaners to come . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2015 4:50 PM
I’m out of vanilla :(

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2016 5:57 PM
All the remodeled kitchens in San Francisco look the same.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 7:33 AM
Calvin had a restless night. He got up at 6:30 but I’ve caught him rubbing his eyes several times since.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 8:23 AM
Today we tried banana for breakfast. This worked about as well as all the other solid food we’ve tried.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 9:41 AM
Just got back from walking. Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 11:12 AM
Calvin’s first tooth is coming. It’s just barely poking through his bottom gum.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 5:37 PM
Calvin didn’t want to leave daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 5:39 PM
He was happy to see me but really liked playing with the toys daycare had out for him and didn’t want to stop.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 5:45 PM
Calvin appears to be a soup fan.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 7:26 PM
Calvin is crying because I have the audacity to insist he wear long pants to bed tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 9:19 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun exploring with finger paint mixing yellow and red to make orange.”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:41 AM
Calvin is insisting on wearing 3 pairs of underwear at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:46 AM
Not only does Calvin want me to feed him, he’s insistent that the spoon must face a specific direction.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:56 AM
Calvin is insisting on storytime during breakfast. I’m not sure whether to be exasperated, proud, or both.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 11:40 AM
Just got back with first preschool evaluation. Took twice as long as I had budgeted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 11:41 AM
In other news, the preschool director used the word “fisticuffs” during our discussion. I don’t think I’ve seen that out of a book before.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 4:13 PM
Calvin did not have a nap, for the 2nd day in a row, and it’s showing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:58 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building towers and knocking them down.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2013 1:06 PM
Firefighter storytime! https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/10/12/firefighter-storytime/

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2016
I still love riding on Caltrain. I get so much of Sunday’s chores done while commuting :)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 10:50 AM
Calvin fell asleep eating 2nd breakfast. However, he quickly woke up to some noise so we’re going out walking so he can finish his nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 12:46 PM
I think Calvin might be taking his nap for the entire day. He’s been sleeping for more than an hour.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 1:28 PM
I took a _long_ shower and Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM
Still sleeping . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 2:29 PM
Calvin just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 4:11 PM
Just got back from grocery store shopping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 8:22 PM
Just got back from a lovely dinner.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2010 5:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed climbing around in the tree house today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2010 8:03 PM
I made a ginger coconut pineapple upside down cake tonight :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 8:32 AM
I mixed together a lemon/water solution for Calvin’s sliced lunch apples. He is now enthusiastically drinking the “lemon juice.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 4:56 PM
It appears that my local Walgreens has stopped carrying my curl creme.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 4:57 PM
My indecision in picking a substitute gave Calvin a chance to slobber over a “detangle & shine” conditioner so I bought that also *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 5:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing dress up.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 7:44 PM
@calvinsdad brought home yummy carrot cake tonight :)

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2014 7:45 AM
I think @calvinsdad was hoping the cake (which was lovely) would be enough to keep me awake. Unfortunately, it failed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2014 7:45 AM
I went to sleep around 7:15 last night and just woke up.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2015 9:30 PM
Julian is not happy tonight :(

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 9:08 PM
Our ballots have arrived. They look very thick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:35 PM
Umm . . . I think it’s a bad thing if I can’t find a candidate’s current website. Also, it should have been last updated in Sep or Oct.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:35 PM
Also, Facebook is not a real substitute for a webpage. Most people can get away with that but not a politician.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:50 PM
1 of 9 pages done! Now to bed.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2017 5:47 PM
This picture doesn’t do it justice but we have a red sun right now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2017 9:19 PM
I hear @calvinsdad trying to instruct the Roomba. I know our kids eventually listen to what we say but the Roomba really is a lost cause.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 8:32 AM
Ok, I’m ready to go home for the day. I just discovered my work (paper) notebook got banana all over it in the great backpack banana explosion this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 8:34 AM
Actually, I just examined the evidence and have concluded that the notebook probably caused the banana explosion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 5:17 PM
Sunday this bowl was overflowing with fruit. Now all we have left are the avocados for tomorrow. I’m not sure where it all went.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 6:33 AM
I got 9 hours of sleep last night. It was great :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:39 AM
I’m ready to go back to bed now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:40 AM
We have at least 1 in of snow now. Wonder how the roads will be. The first snow always seems confusing for people.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:58 AM
Just took Calvin out to touch the snow. He seemed neither impressed nor distressed so we went inside as it is cold outside!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:59 AM
Feeding tip: try coordinating your babies food with their outfit ;)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:59 AM
Calvin is wearing green so obviously we’re going to have peas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 8:24 AM
Well, apparently Calvin did swallow some of the peas. I know this because several minutes later he spat them up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 4:27 PM
Just got back from a walk.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 1:36 PM
Since last night Calvin is now refusing to wear anything with long sleeves. Not good since his room is now below 70.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:34 PM
It’s been a weird day. Babysitter called in sick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:35 PM
Then, Calvin refused to nap so we went to Costco and he fell asleep when we arrived and I read for an hour till he woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:40 PM
I think I’m going to break down soon and buy an eReader so I have enough books to read during Christmas vacation without too many bags.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 8:29 AM
Calvin is _still_ sleeping. This from the kid who woke up before 7:30 on both Sunday and Saturday *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 8:30 AM
(I’ve even pulled up the blinds in his room and he didn’t even stir.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 9:04 AM
Calvin just went racing, on his own volition, toward the (much needed) kleenexes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 1:07 PM
One of my savings accounts got $0.07 in interest for the quarter. It’s a small account but still . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 1:27 PM
At some point I really need to clean my fridge. However, it’s not going to be today *sigh*

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2014 5:35 PM
Staff day was good but I now feel the profound need to pull the blanket over my head and pretend people don’t exist for a while.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2016 6:45 PM
We really need to buy a house so I can get a stove that does not have knobs on the front.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2016 7:06 PM
In other hazardous news, what’s with the obsession of kids wrapping things around their necks?

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2017 6:07 PM
My property tax bill’s “Original Mail Date” is tomorrow. I’m getting taxes from the future.