2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 7:27 AM
Calvin just threw up his entire breakfast. Fortunately, @calvinsdad was still at home to help with cleanup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 5:33 PM
In spite of his restless night, Calvin only had 2 30 min naps today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 5:39 PM
I have a suspicion that if I didn’t watch Calvin when 5 wanders near that he would attempt to teethe on her tail.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 6:17 PM
Today Calvin was trying to turn onto his stomach in the bath. Naturally, this has problems.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 6:49 PM
Just put Calvin to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2010 8:08 AM
Calvin had a restless night last night so none of us slept well.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2012 8:23 AM
Calvin, pointing to some smudges of peanut butter on his plate, “I’m leaving these for the little monsters.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2012 4:12 PM
Calvin is really enjoying playing with his watercolor paints. I setup an area outside in order to spare the house from a catastrophe.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2013 9:25 AM
I’ve done a great job explaining to Calvin that TV often isn’t real. Apparently, I forgot to explain to him that sometimes it is real.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:39 PM
I went to the store to get one thing . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:43 PM
Making brownies tonight. Tried this frosting and it’s pretty good: https://iambaker.net/brownie-frosting/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:48 PM
Calvin and Julian are playing with Quatros again in the living room. I told Calvin to call me if Julian moves off the sheet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:49 PM
Calvin has to leave for a minute and calls me over to watch Julian while he’s gone. I’m impressed, didn’t expect that level of thought.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 3:57 PM
I am now that mother who “cleans” a pacifier by sucking on it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 7:39 PM
Whew, that was a very full day but we managed without any major tears!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 7:49 PM
Julian hid my ipod somewhere.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 8:44 PM
Calvin is actually pretty reasonable at Settlers of Catan these days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 8:48 PM
Ok, Calvin is actually creaming me this time.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:55 AM
Calvin woke up for about 45 min around 2:30. He did eventually go back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:55 AM
He woke up again at his normal time but I was hoping he’d sleep in since he was awake in the middle of the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:57 AM
Actually, it appears he settled back to sleep again while I was making his formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:20 AM
I just discovered that Calvin is much less inclined to mash his food with his hands when holding a small bowl.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:20 AM
(Previously we used a spoon but he’s more inclined to try to shove that in his mouth while I’m trying to feed him.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:39 AM
Oh, I forgot to mention. Yesterday after Calvin got out of the bath, he found the spring door jam. He had great fun twanging it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:40 AM
Calvin’s really cranky so I’m going on our walk early. It’ll be the first time in the rain with Bob’s new weather shield :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:49 AM
Actually, I think maybe he’s cranky because his gums are hurting him. He was avidly chewing on his hand while I changed his diaper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 10:05 AM
Unfortunately, I can’t figure out how to make the weather shield work with the seat laid down but Calvin still managed to fall asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 10:26 AM
Calvin’s still sleeping from the walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:07 AM
Calvin is still sleeping . . . I’ve started working and plan to take a break once he wakes up to feed and take him to daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:20 AM
Well, I thought Calvin’s eyes had opened but they appear closed again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:33 AM
Calvin just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 5:10 PM
Calvin has a LibraryThing account: https://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=BabyStoneLogan&collection=-1&shelf=list&sort=commentsREV

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 5:10 PM
(This lists both books we own as well as books he like from the public library)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 9:34 PM
Calvin seems to be sleeping more restlessly recently. Maybe it’s the tooth?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:16 AM
Well, that was exciting. Calvin vomited all over me when I tried to drop him off at daycare after his dental visit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:17 AM
Under the circumstances, daycare didn’t want to take Calvin back. My clothes were _sopping_ so they lent me a towel for the drive home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:17 AM
Unfortunately, I have a meeting in Greeley this afternoon so @calvinsdad is coming home to take care of Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 7:40 PM
I’m very tired. It seems like it should be later than it is.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:10 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a Monster Hand.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:11 PM
Calvin only napped 1 of the 5 days at daycare this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:11 PM
This weekend should be interesting . . . If possible, I’m going to try putting him to bed 1/2 hr early.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 7:11 PM
Since Calvin has been consistently missing his nap, we’re going to try putting him to bed 1/2 hr earlier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 7:11 PM
Unfortunately, putting Calvin to bed earlier cramps our normal evening routine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 8:25 PM
Well, Calvin was asleep by 7:45 so it probably was a good idea to put him to bed early.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2012 3:35 PM
Today in the grocery store I found powdered peanut butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2012 6:55 PM
Today I got inspired to do an inventory of our books.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 4:32 PM
We had to have a baby just to justify buying the Quatros.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 5:27 PM
We have curry leaves! (though obviously long forgotten in the freezer)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 5:35 PM
More quatros!Quatros are scattered on the floor. Baby Julian and Calvin and holding them and looking at the camera.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2018 1:17 PM
I love latex gloves.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2018 2:01 PM
I am bemused to see that our purple towels coordinate perfectly with the wallpaper in the half-bath.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2019 5:23 PM
Calvin is getting a cooking lesson today. He does not approve. Also, dinner may be late.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 6:02 AM
Calvin is up earlier than usual but at least he didn’t get up at 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 7:26 AM
I think peas stain more than sweet potato and carrot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 11:07 AM
A very successful morning: Calvin’s parent/caregiver conference, emissions test for Motoko, and I found a pair of jeans that fit!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 5:41 PM
We got pomegranates in our fruit box this week.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 7:41 AM
Calvin vomitted in his bed at some point last night but he seems fine now. Maybe it was during his coughing fit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 7:45 AM
In other news, Calvin keeps handing me books to read to him which is great except not very efficient for our morning routine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 8:16 AM
Well, Calvin refused to eat any food today so I think I’m going to keep him home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 9:31 AM
Calvin is insisting I put on @calvinsdad’s shoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 12:20 PM
Calvin is putting potatoes in shoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 2:50 PM
Calvin is afraid of the Roomba.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 4:24 PM
Voice activated phone prompts are very annoying when they keep trying to interpret a screaming toddler.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 8:18 AM
Considering pull-up options for night. Thinking we’ll try underwear with plastic pants on top . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 5:26 PM
3rd day this week Calvin didn’t take a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 5:26 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun getting ready for our party.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 7:37 PM
Went for a walk this evening with Calvin and he insisted on stopping at every stop sign for a minute before we could continue.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2013 12:23 PM
Oh good. Calvin has locked himself out of his room.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2014 7:01 AM
There’s some conspiracy that made Calvin wake up extra early all weekend and now refuse to get out of bed, right?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 5:44 PM
Julian went down for a nap and now I’m wondering if he’s going to try to segue into nighttime sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 6:20 PM
Ok . . . Julian is still sleeping. I really wasn’t expecting this. I’m afraid it’s going to ruin my night :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 6:50 PM
I put Julian down for a nap at 4:50 in the swing and he’s still sleeping. I know I’m obsessing but this is not normal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 8:13 PM
Well, Julian is now well rested and WIDE awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 8:48 PM
I’ve put Julian in his crib. He’s not screaming (yet) but he’s not sleeping either.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2016 5:39 PM
My average driving speed this afternoon was 29 mph.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2016 7:22 PM
Dear SF house flippers: please stop making all the remodels look exactly the same. Allow some character to remain. Thank you.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2018 2:39 PM
We don’t have most of our stuff but the kids have already made themselves comfortable in the playroom.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2019 11:51 AM
Julian just requested ketchup on his scone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2019 6:22 PM
Ok, that’s weird. Julian wanted a warm bath tonight rather than lukecold.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2021 6:56 PM
It’s raining!!

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.