2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2009 4:08 PM
Done working for the day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2009 4:26 PM
I think Calvin has a sore throat so we’ve given him his first dose of Tylenol.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 2:35 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed exploring with paint today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 2:35 PM
Better paint exploration at daycare than at home . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 3:25 PM
I’m making quinoa flax pancakes for Calvin with blackberry raisin puree for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 4:20 PM
I think Calvin has learned he usually gets a graham cracker when he’s on the potty.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 4:23 PM
I asked Calvin to go get me his socks and shoes which weren’t visible in the living room and he did bring me back one shoe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 6:37 PM
Calvin just dumped about a 1/2 cup of turmeric rice onto the kitchen floor. At least it wasn’t on carpet . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2010 9:51 PM
Just finished making my favorite Molasses Cookie recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20100619001837/http://allrecipes.com/recipe/molasses-cookies/detail.aspx

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2011 2:19 PM
Whew! I finally caught up on most of the house cleaning. Now I’m back on schedule.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2011 2:36 PM
(To clarify, this does not mean our house is clean. It only means that I’m back on schedule for it to be clean occasionally.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2011 3:17 PM
Calvin is having a lot of fun coloring on his easel.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2011 5:28 PM
From daycare: “Calvin liked watching the tractor cutting glass in the field today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2011 5:28 PM
In other news, this is the 2nd day in a row he’s skipped his nap at daycare.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2012 5:09 PM
Calvin’s having lots of fun at OMSI today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2015 11:49 AM
Julian is taking a wonderful nap. Best since we got back from the beach a couple of days ago.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2016 10:33 AM
I just accidentally looked up the weather for Boulder. Really glad I’m not there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2016 1:44 PM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2016 3:04 PM

[When asked if we were at the Exploratorium.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 18, 2016 7:26 AM PM
Yes, kind of hard know where both kids were at once though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2016 3:52 PM
Calvin’s timing is failing. We were near a restroom we he needed to go.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2016 4:39 PM
Whew, we all survived.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2020 8:31 AM
I now have reading glasses and I think it’s going to take me a while to get use to them. Turns out I had a habit of leaning forward and squinting at my screen, which I didn’t realize till just now. (I knew I needed glasses, just wasn’t aware of my habit.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2020 1:27 PM
I definitely should have upgraded to reading glasses before now. This is so much better!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2020 8:36 AM
BTW, if you’re wearing both a mask and glasses, make sure your mask conforms to your nose. Otherwise, your glasses will fog up. (@SuzanTLogan figured out that the metal ties on the top of coffee bags work beautifully in cloth masks.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2020 8:37 AM
The person fitting me for glasses was clearly having issues with their glasses fogging up.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 17, 2021 7:22 AM
Yup, it’s warm outside.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 9:13 AM
Mom’s taking Calvin out to show him off while I work several hours.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 1:28 PM
After a meal that ended with Washington strawberries, I’m back to work for another hour or so.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 4:04 PM
Calvin is napping but is due for a feeding at any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 4:04 PM
Oh, he just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 5:57 PM
Calvin is entering his afternoon fussiness.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2009 7:02 PM
My sore throat is back :(

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 8:09 AM
Calvin packed his own diaper bag this morning. I handed him stuff and then he walked over and dropped it in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 11:16 AM
I’m envisioning a very chaotic but interesting summer ahead at work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed listening to Ms B tell stories today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM
Calvin was in the sandbox when I went to pick him up and threw a fit when I made him leave.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 2:49 PM
At least he enjoys daycare . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 3:35 PM
Calvin is very clingy this afternoon. It’s hard to get supper made.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 3:50 PM
This afternoon Calvin has been consistently complying when I request he put something back where he found it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 4:36 PM
Whew, finally done with supper. I resorted to letting him watch a video just so he’d stop crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2010 7:15 PM
It appears that @calvinsdad actually managed to get Calvin to stay in the bath for more than a couple of minutes.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2011 8:46 PM
From daycare: “Calvin liked trying grapes and dates today! He even liked the fig :)”

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2016 1:40 PM
California plates are on Motoko!

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2017 7:13 AM
As far as I can tell, my electric tea kettle just turned itself on.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2020 5:27 PM
Hm, it appears we will not be having white rice for the rest of our time in WA.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 16, 2020 5:28 PM
Would have been nice if I had figured this out in time to cook brown rice though.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2009 9:456 PM
Arrived in Longview a couple of hours ago. Have everything set up now so going to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 7:48 AM
I went to bed early and Calvin slept well so I feel mostly recovered from yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 8:43 AM
DRM is evil. I have no particular objections to the concept but every implementation I’ve seen is horribly broken (usually by design).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 2:33 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed shaking whipping cream to make butter today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 5:34 PM
Calvin and I went to the park and I think I got sunburned.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin is enthralled with the cat carrier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2010 7:47 PM
Calvin can now climb up the playground equipment and slide down the slide by himself.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2011 3:43 PM
Calvin just demanded that I sit down and watch Elmo with him (unfortunate since he only watches TV while I make supper).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2011 7:52 PM
From daycare: “Calvin liked shaking toys in buckets to make loud noises today! :)”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2014 10:53 AM
Adara’s hard drive might be thinking about dying. She’s 7 years old so not overly surprising.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2014 10:54 AM
Fortunately, we have regular backups of her if bad things happen. Losing Gnucash data would be really painful.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2015 5:56 PM
Julian appears to indicate approval of Calvin’s shenanigans by flailing his arms enthusiastically.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2015 8:47 PM
Every time I think of calling @calvinsdad Julian becomes fussy. It’s a conspiracy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2015 9:48 PM
That was hilarious. @calvinsdad asked Calvin about his day but Calvin deflected with insightful questions about @calvinsdad’s day.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 11:00 AM
It makes a difference when you accidentally enter a $1500 charge twice . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 2:02 PM
I have no objection to former employers randomly giving us money but it’d be nice if an explanation was included.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 3:20 PM
I have been promising “a timely response”. Should be interesting to see what is considered timely.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 3:48 PM
Off to try an Asian grocery store. Hopefully they have what I need for supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 4:45 PM
That was a wondrous place, though possibly bad for our budget.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2016 4:46 PM
Also, we need a bigger fridge.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2018 5:05 PM
I just got into a fight with a garden hose and I think I lost.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2018 6:07 PM
The garage is mostly packed and everything that isn’t is out in the open and pretty obvious (I hope).

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2019 4:41 PM
In retrospect, going to Ravenna Park the weekend of UW graduation was a terrible plan. However, I found a bus to take us back home before my phone completely dies!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2019 4:42 PM
I was starting to get worried when busses kept passing us by at the temp bus stop. However, just as I resigned myself to walking home a bus stopped for us.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2019 4:47 PM
Oh, I tried to get back right as commencement ended. That explains a few things.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 15, 2020 1:14 PM
This COVID-19 pet adoption thing has clearly gotten out of control. On my walk today I saw three different dogs clearly being obedience trained.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2009 11;08 AM
Got to graduation just in time for Willy’s name to be called.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2009 11:09 AM
We just arrived back home. Turns out an umbrella over the stroller works well for persistent drizzle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2009 11:16 AM
Calvin is 45 min overdue for a meal but he’s still sleeping.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 7:29 AM
Calvin slept very restlessly last night. I didn’t get much sleep :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 1:54 PM
Having only 3 hrs of sleep is starting to catch up with me. I really wish caffeine worked on me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 3:54 PM
I got most of my lentil soup put together only to discover I have no lentils.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 3:54 PM
I guess we’ll see what Sicilian Split Pea soup tastes like instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 4:30 PM
I started singing the ABC song and Calvin went and grabbed his ABC book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 7:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed pushing [toy] strollers outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2010 7:52 PM
Calvin was putting duplo blocks together in the bathtub but once he got them together, he couldn’t take them apart.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2011 7:51 PM
Just got back from a (very brief) swim and picnic at Boulder Reservoir.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2011 7:52 PM
I needed to find a place to swim to test and see how my arm is doing. This is tricky when it’s just Calvin and I so @calvinsdad came along.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2011 7:59 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun painting with sand.”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2014 1:29 PM
I’m making Cheesecake Ice Cream (from a real recipe book, don’t be too scared).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2015 8:18 PM
Julian rolled over two more times and this time I have an adult witness!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2016 9:01 AM
I passed my CA driver license test.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2016 5:11 PM
How to deal with fingerprinty stainless steel appliances: put magnets all over!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2016 5:14 PM
Of course, Julian feels they are more attractive on the floor. Maybe this isn’t a brilliant idea.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2017 6:48 PM
Julian conjured chocolate out of thin air and I have absolutely no idea where it came from.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2017 9:18 PM
Looking at SF house pictures. It turns out that more money doesn’t make kitchens better.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2018 7:27 AM
Julian is having Aloo Gobi for breakfast. (He chose it over waffles. I’m not sure he’s my son.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2018 10:25 AM
Today I’m evaluating the garage and Calvin’s room for packing. Both terrify me.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2020 4:19 PM
Marshmallow creme does not seem like the sort of thing that would need an expiration date on it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2020 9:26 PM
COVID-19 updates are on websites for all sorts of organizations that I never interact with in person anyway. Why don’t the au pair agencies have a something on their websites?

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 14, 2021 7:56 PM
Every time I make a layout change somehow more plants get added. We do not own this many plants.

[We did not own that many plants. Now I think we do.]

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2009 2:04 PM
I haven’t booted my computer yet; thus the lack of tweets recently.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2009 2:04 PM
Calvin’s going through another growth spurt? Sleeping non-stop and ate 8 oz at the last feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2009 4:18 PM
We’re taking Calvin to the park but he’s due for a nap so he’s currently screaming.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2010 11:19 AM
We interviewed a potential babysitter for Calvin today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2010 11:19 AM
Calvin is now eating a lunch of pesto okra, cinnamon eggs, and raspberries.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2011 7:37 AM
Calvin slept the entire night without waking up! Guess it’s just camping that makes him scream non-stop in the middle of the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2011 6:12 PM
Calvin is eating Okra stew with rice but has rejected the plantains (probably too spicy).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2012 4:02 PM
Just spent 1/2 hr watching construction trucks pave a parking lot. Calvin was entranced.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2013 3:18 PM
Calvin’s being a bit clingy this afternoon. He keeps saying, “I just want to be with you.”

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2019 9:01 AM
Calvin’s school called yesterday and said he was throwing up and had a fever and couldn’t come to school today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2019 9:02 AM
I took his temp when I got home, he hadn’t had any medicine, and it was 99.3. I repeated just to make sure. He also threw up exactly once, right after lunch, and has been fine since. I don’t think he’s sick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2019 9:03 AM
On the other hand, he doesn’t get out of school till June 27 so it’s probably not a horrible thing to have a day off from school.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2019 9:07 AM
Since Julian isn’t around I have introduced him to the joys of the rooftop deck with instructions that he is not to try rappelling off the roof.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 13, 2021 1:35 PM
Julian is playing some sort of game that involves his REI ultralight camping chair, an orange ball, and a fly swatter. (I believe the camping chair is being used as a goal.)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2009 3:15 AM
I’m nervous about our trip today. Hope everything goes well . . .

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2010 8:12 AM
Well, mommy missed the 1st training experience for the day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2010 8:13 AM
I’m wondering if his training underwear has too much padding. It doesn’t have a lot but it does have some.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2010 11:16 AM
Potty training isn’t going great this morning but I’m not sure if it’s my inexperience, Calvin isn’t ready, or just a matter of patience.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2012 7:35 PM
It’s very relaxing working at the beach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2012 7:35 PM
In other news, apparently Calvin’s short excursion to the beach today tired him out enough he went to bed early!

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2013 5:14 PM
I’m having to explain to Calvin that we don’t skinny dip in the backyard.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2013 5:21 PM
First mosquito in house killed!

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2017 7:12 PM
Hm, should have checked the avocados first before making a meal based on them.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2018 8:10 AM
Calvin is done with _Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth_ and now I’m worried that Calvin will find the next book a letdown.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2019 7:56 AM
Today I’m trying to explain to Amazon why the amount they charge to my credit card should appear somewhere on my order summary. The conversation is not going well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2019 7:58 AM
They provide a subtotal for the order and a total after tip. However, tip is charged to the credit card separately and they don’t provide the total for subtotal + tax.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2020 1:16 PM
Calvin talks very loud when he’s excited.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2021 10:51 AM
Julian just told me he was going to do a Venn Diagram of exercises he can do in the car and exercises he can do out if the car.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2021 11:18 AM
Julian is reading to himself behind the fountain, mostly hidden by plants. (Lower left corner.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 12, 2021 12:14 PM
I am going to have to retrain myself to turn the burner down when I need a lower temp rather then having to move the whole pot to a smaller burner.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 7:56 AM
Calvin got up at 7:00 instead of 7:30 today. Probably because he was soppy wet. His entire back was wet! Unfortunately, I wasn’t ready.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 8:46 AM
Today I dropped off Calvin early at daycare. I have to work extra to make up for tomorrow and then figure out what to pack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 8:46 AM
Oh, and laundry is important too :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 9:16 AM
Cat litter changed and first load of laundry in. Now to pump and work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 1:03 PM
Work is done for the day. Now to work on everything that needs to be done before going to Washington.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 2:26 PM
I have Calvin’s “airport diaper bag” mostly packed for the journal. Just waiting on items we can’t pack yet such as bottles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
All laundry except the diapers are done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
Got my carry-on items packed in Calvin’s airport diaper bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
I’m not sure I’m going to have time to pack the main suitcase completely before picking up Calvin :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 4:41 PM
I think I have all my and Calvin’s stuff packed but I’m going to need Jaeger to do a sanity check for me. I’m pretty much out of time now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:45 AM
Calvin successfully used his potty chair this morning!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:46 AM
I was starting to have 2nd thoughts about potty training this weekend but maybe we will after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:46 AM
In other news, Calvin doesn’t know what chocolate chips are so refuses to put them in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:54 AM
I wonder if I’m going to have to potty train him with banana instead . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:56 AM
Yeah, the chocolate chips appear too hard for Calvin but he’s happy to feed them to mommy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 2:51 PM
I was planning to make Gazpacho today but it’s not looking for summer-like outside. Maybe I’ll do plain Tomato Soup instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed dancing and blowing bubbles today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:02 PM
Daycare also reports that Calvin wasn’t terribly enthusiastic about “splash days” and decided to play in the sand box instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:10 PM
In spite of not liking splash days at daycare, Calvin is currently sitting outside happily playing in the rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:59 PM
Mmmm . . . nothing quite like fresh basil from the “garden.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 4:03 PM
Maybe I should try giving Calvin his bath outside during the summer. He certainly likes playing with water outside more than the bathtub.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 4:11 PM
Calvin is requesting I put my socks and shoes on his feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 6:55 PM
Just now Calvin was doing a credible job of brushing his hair with a hairbrush while brushing his teeth with a toothbrush.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 8:00 PM
Calvin started walking around as soon as I put him in his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 8:00 PM
I rubbed his back and said, “no, it’s time for night night” and he looked and me and then laid down in his normal sleep position.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2012 3:20 PM
I’ve had very good luck with duplos at the thrift store this last week. Never thought to look there before.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2013 4:54 PM
Just got back from the Boulder Reservoir.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2013 6:54 PM
Hm, UV Index tomorrow is 12. Maybe I should find an indoor activity for Calvin.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2016 6:43 PM
If unpacking takes too much longer I may need to take a break to clean again. The bathroom is getting scary.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2017 1:13 PM
We escaped from Ikea without buying the whole store!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2018 7:15 PM
Julian is having pasta and spaghetti sauce for breakfast and it’s disturbing me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2018 6:49 PM
Julian is putting out books for his toys to read.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2020 12:17 PM
Hm, it’s easier to get Julian to go for walks on rainy days because he gets to wear rain boots and use his Spider-Man umbrella.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2021 4:48 PM
We had plumbers at the new house today so I moved my office and am working the day here. The sunroom was fine until around 4 after which I relocated to the front yard.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2022 3:42 PM
It’s hot today so we’ve abandoned the house for the beach.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2009 2:36 PM
Off to get some more clothes for Calvin.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 7:58 AM
Calvin is spearing the pancakes with his finger.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 10:15 AM
A patron just brought in still-warm homemade pastries. Completely worth every calorie!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 2:43 PM
For some reason I don’t feel good today. Maybe it was all the release notes I read during work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:32 PM
Moments after I gave Calvin a bowl of water to play with outside it started raining.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:39 PM
I’m currently making millet pancakes for Calvin’s breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:42 PM
These pancakes are pretty good. Maybe I should make sure for the grown-ups sometime.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2011 9:41 AM
Calvin woke up early screaming and then clung to me for the next 1/2 hr. He still wasn’t happy by daycare time. Nightmares?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2015 1:12 PM
Still can’t convince Julian that the beach has merit.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 8:09 AM
Julian is enjoying the guanábana and mango fruit sauce.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 9:37 AM
I have a hammer!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 11:41 AM
The tusks for my elephant broke :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 11:53 AM
Bookshelf space gets very limited when I’m avoiding using the bottom 3 shelves because of Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 5:12 PM
The van is in the garage!

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 6:51 AM
Julian is ignoring my building suggestions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 7:24 AM
FYI, when you’re deep fat frying something, substituting out the 2 tbs of sugar with Splenda is not going to significantly help.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 9:19 AM
I have backup muffins in the oven because these fritters look like a disaster waiting to happen.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2018 3:17 PM
Julian’s knee is hurt. I asked him if I should kiss it. He says, “No!
If you kiss it too much the boo boo will pop out.”

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2020 10:58 AM
The bees are busy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2020 9:13 PM
I’m fascinated by the staging trend of putting large potted plants where the refrigerator should go.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 7:23 AM
I’m up and getting breakfast for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 11:26 AM
Well, got Calvin to daycare and realized I forgot his bottles *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:37 PM
Apparently a tornado touched down in Frederick so the daycare followed their tornado training and moved all the kids into the bathroom.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:38 PM
This upset Calvin quite a bit but he fell asleep on the way home and is now blissfully snoozing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:47 PM
I think Calvin has transitioned from crying mainly when he’s sleepy to crying when he’s tired. He just doesn’t seem to take naps well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM
Home from a library visit :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:37 AM
Forgot to put 5 in the basement last night and left our bedroom door open for circulation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:38 AM
She jumped up on our bed 1/2 hr after I went to sleep. Not happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:52 AM
Calvin has obviously figured out that I’ll drop everything when he brings me a book to read.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:57 AM
Calvin decided to play in the water in the cat dish. I should probably stop him but I suspect any damage is already done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:59 AM
Of course, now I have to explain why we don’t drink the cat’s water . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 3:58 PM
Calvin may not like bath time but he sure likes spilling water everywhere.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 3:58 PM
(I provided a non-cat bowl of water for him to play with on the porch.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 6:18 PM
Calvin started dropping blops of paella over the kitchen floor before I realized what was happening.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 8:45 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with Ms. Shayley today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 4:46 PM
A couple of days ago I couldn’t figure out how I went through canned tomatoes and black beans so fast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 4:46 PM
Turns out I had left the bag in the car. Good thing it was the canned produce I forgot . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 9:22 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed coloring under the table :)”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2013 10:15 AM
@calvinsdad is having a proud parent moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2013 12:23 PM
This year Calvin appears to like plums. I might not have bought enough.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2015 7:22 PM
Julian did not approve of the beach: too windy. However, Calvin had lots of fun playing in the sand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2015 7:59 PM
Well, Julian *was* asleep.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 10:35 AM
I’m really glad I’m not driving these buses.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 2:25 PM
Lots of work still but the shelving is all against walls in the garage now!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 2:34 PM
Why do we not have carrots?

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:35 PM
Most children’s books I just endure. However, this one makes me laugh every time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:40 PM
Just in case there was any doubt, RSS is amazing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:51 PM
Julian seems to be having an epic, and frustrating, battle with the outdoor couch pillows.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 7:44 PM
Good thing Julian decided to wear the Christmas pajamas today. I think they’ll be too small in December.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2021 7:53 PM
USPS has informed me that “my package” is too large and I need to go pick it up at the post office.

1) “My package”? That does not narrow things down.
2) The only thing that might be too big is the 12′ rug that is suppose to be shipped via FedEx.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2021 7:53 PM
The only thing I’m expecting that is suppose to be shipped via USPS is something that should weigh under 1 lb and should come in a relatively small box. So, I’m mystified.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2021 11:47 PM
Yes, it was the relatively small item them were calling about. Turns out we have a new carrier who doesn’t know you’re suppose to put it by the mailbox, or some other random spot along the driveway.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2021 11:47 PM
The person I spoke to promised to try to get them to deliver the package tomorrow but couldn’t guarantee they’d do it and said I may need to come pick it up. Which . . . I won’t be doing.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 7:26 AM
I’m up getting ready for the house cleaners and Calvin’s first feeding (though he’s still asleep).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 9:58 AM
Well, we’re back from our morning walk and the house cleaners haven’t arrived yet. I was hoping they’d be done before we left for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 10:41 AM
Finished feeding Calvin now it’s time to get him ready for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 5:17 PM
I’m off to pick up Calvin from daycare.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 7:25 AM
I think we all had a restless night because it was so hot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 7:29 AM
Calvin seems hungry this morning. He’s inhaling the quinoa pancakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 8:38 AM
I don’t feel very coherent today. Not a good feeling right before work. Maybe I can just work on reports today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM
I think I have a handle on federal babysitter taxes but state is still driving me crazy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing in the sand box outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 3:53 PM
Calvin is very cranky this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:29 PM
Went to the park and it started raining on us. It was very refreshing :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:45 PM
Calvin just figured out how to peel and eat a banana.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:50 PM
Normally I wouldn’t let him have more banana but he just took a big fall and split his lip (yet again).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2011 6:14 PM
To my surprise, Calvin really likes pluots. I thought the skin would be too tough for him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2011 7:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin was very helpful picking up toys outside today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2012 8:00 AM
Our expensive furniture is loved in more than one way. Calvin gave his chair a hug because he thought it needed it.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 7:12 PM
Big day at church. I do all accompanying piano, play for praise, and solo special music. I’m going to take a nap when I get home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 7:20 PM
Me in trying to wake Calvin, “Look there’s 5 hot air balloons outside!” Calvin bleary looks and lays down again, “That makes me fall down.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 1:33 PM
Calvin did really well at church today so we’re making cookies as a special treat:
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chocolate-peppermint-snaps-recipe

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 6:12 PM
I think the time of year has arrived when I must put my laptops up on baking cooling racks.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 7:24 AM
Hm, the Kindle Fire was at 74% battery when I unplugged it last night. Now it’s drained. That seems unusually bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 11:22 AM
Our van has arrived. Not sure when the garage will fit it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 3:23 PM
I have an update! I’m still getting background checked . . .