2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 10:24 PM
Calvin’s been fed, I’ve pumped, and we’ve gone on a walk/nap (I walk, Calvin naps). Now I’m going to run to shower and then repeat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 4:04 PM
Calvin’s a little fussy. I think he might be tired but he seems to have slept a lot today already.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 5:20 PM
It’s time for Calvin to eat but he doesn’t seem particularly agitated yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 6:14 PM
It’s very hard to convince Calvin to burp these days.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 7:38 PM
I actually woke up enough before Calvin to get a little exercising in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 7:53 AM
Calvin is still sleeping, probably due to his late night, but I have to wake him up now to get him to daycare in time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 2:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed watching a volcano!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 2:51 PM
I wasn’t actually aware we had volcanoes in Longmont . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 4:41 PM
Farmers Market was very disappointing though I suppose it’s a little early in the season for produce. I wanted to find some strawberries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 4:50 PM
Calvin brought me his brown shoe and is insisting the left shoe go on the right foot sockless.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 5:06 PM
Calvin is having a lot of fun bouncing his blue ball that’s almost as big as he is.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 5:41 PM
Calvin is trying to put a piece of paper in the shredder (which is turned off).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 6:00 PM
Calvin is upset I ran out of the okra/tomato/pesto puree I made him. He ate about a cup. At least he got a good serving of vegetables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 6:18 PM
I’m using my home grown dill in the beet salad tonight :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2011 5:49 PM
Calvin loves HIS sleeping bag (he’s particularly excited about the ownership aspect, I think).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2012 6:52 PM
Our old washer and dryer have been disposed of!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2014 7:47 PM
Dear movie companies, the question is not “rent or buy” the question is “rent or don’t watch.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2014 7:48 PM
I’m not going to buy a movie just because I can’t rent it on iTunes. That’s ridiculous.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:03 PM
We’re through security!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:20 PM
Just had another near miss with leaving Calvin’s backpack . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015
We’re at @calvinsdad’s favorite DIA restaurant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:51 PM
I’m regretting not packing the drool bibs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 7:16 PM
Currently our plane is scheduled to be 30 min late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 7:59 PM
Julian has a certificate!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 8:11 PM
We’re on the plane! (and Julian isn’t screaming yet)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 19:48 PM
We’ve arrived! Julian was an angel.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 11:45 PM
At some point our luggage and contents got soaked :(

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 7:47 AM
Yes . . . Julian was playing with the strangulation hazard again *sigh*.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 2:28 PM
Progress is being made. Slowly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 3:38 PM
Hm, the garage is not going to be emptied before the van gets here (tomorrow).

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2019 10:37 AM
Today we learned that the main problem with our walls is that we can see them. They look quite nice obscured by curtains.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2022 1:56 PM
I had a meeting at lunch so we’re taking a late lunch at the park.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 7:46 AM
Calvin’s up so we might actually make it to Sabbath School today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 11:28 AM
Just got back from Sabbath School. Maybe he’ll continue sleeping while I pump?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:00 PM
Calvin woke up but then went back to sleep around 12ish. I slept with him for a bit but he’s still sleeping and it’s time for him to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:11 PM
It’s time to pump again but I’m not sure I should risk it since Calvin looks like he’s waking up and he does need to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:35 PM
I fed him; he ate a good 5.5oz but now he almost looks like he wants to go back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 3:43 PM
Calvin still gets upset if he’s put on his stomach for “too long.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 4:29 PM
Calvin has outgrown all his 0-3 outfits. I need to go shopping for more 3-6 footed outfits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 8:26 PM
It’s Calvin’s bedtime. Will he go to sleep?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:02 AM
Always be scared when you can’ t see nor hear the toddler.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:03 AM
I’m trying to convince Calvin it’s lunch time but he just wants to go outside and play with daddy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:30 AM
Well, Calvin doesn’t seem interested in any of his lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:23 PM
Motoko had starter problems in the parking lot so a nice couple helped me push and jump start it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:23 PM
One of the few times I’ve been grateful for a standard transmission.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:33 PM
Yup, it’s dead. We’re now headed to Boulder so the car can be at the shop tomorrow morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 8:22 PM
Back home and Calvin is finally in bed.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2011 4:51 PM
Calvin is amazing. He stayed dry the entire afternoon till we got home in spite of only having 1 potty break at lunch time.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2012 2:57 PM
Calvin is happily populating the new fridge with his letter/number/animal magnets.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2013 11;05 PM
Yet another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/06/06/dakota-ridge-park-boulder-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2015 8:11 AM
Came downstairs to find Calvin actually _reading_ a book to himself (vs just looking at the pictures).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2015 5:45 PM
Well, it took 3 hrs but carry on is packed. Hope checked luggage is faster . . .

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 1:28 PM
Will we fit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 3:41 PM
The futon has been assembled! (This was about an hour long project.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 7:46 PM
Julian can climb up Calvin’s slide. This was not accounted for in my room layout.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2017 7:46 AM
I spent my entire commute trying to reconcile 3 Amazon charges on my credit card. They really need to fix their invoicing.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2018 12:19 PM
Today I’m packing our professional books and now instead of wanting to stop and read stories, I want to stop and learn everything.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2018 6:35 PM
Calvin is reading his first book of the summer of it’s time for him to set the table but he’s so engrossed I hate to make him stop.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 8:13 AM
Calvin slept from 8:30-7:30 last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 9:48 AM
With Calvin getting up at 7:30, it’s much easier to find time to go walking in the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 10:07 AM
Just finished showering while Calvin yelled in the background the entire time *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 2:56 PM
I’m going to break down and buy some clothing. I really hate buying clothing before I lose my pregnancy weight but I need something decent.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2010 7:35 AM
Calvin is having lunch for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2010 7:43 AM
Hmm . . . Calvin doesn’t seem particularly interested in eating, even banana.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2011 8:23 AM
Just got back from my walk and it appears everyone, including Calvin, is still asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2011 8:24 AM
I saw a fox on my walk today.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2012 9:27 AM
As soon as we entered the preschool classroom today Calvin took a flying leap onto one of their comfy chairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2012 10:20 AM
Cat5 seems to believe that I am working in the office so she can get up on the desk and have more ways to caress me and my computer.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2016 9:02 AM
Something is terribly wrong with the math in this nutrition facts label.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2016 9:20 AM
Ok, calorie counts work out if the serving size is approximately 15 grams instead of 28 g. I’m sure you’re happier now.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 9:11 AM
For the second day in a row I forgot my phone when leaving the house. Not so bad yesterday but today I sat at the bus station hoping that there hadn’t been major delays.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 1:45 PM
DMV won’t accept my registration renewal online and requires me to call. Estimated wait time: 2 hours :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 2:41 PM
I’m at 1 hr and 2 min. Possibly they’re trying to outlast my cell phone battery but I am plugged into an external battery. I can do this all day . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 2:41 PM
I have decided to embark on a shredding project. Sounds like a nice and destructive way to wait.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 3:04 PM
I found our first bank statement with @calvinsdad and my name together. I think I’ll keep this one.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 3:20 PM
Well, 1 hr 25 min. So, it could have been worse.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2020 10:12 AM
I have finally learned to draw people the way Julian thinks I should. (I’m not a good drawer but the way Julian wants me to draw people looks even less realistic than normal).

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 7:45 AM
I have a “early” morning meeting today so both Calvin and I are up already.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 10:32 AM
The problem with eating so early is I’m already hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 12:45 PM
Going on a walk to Walgreens for both exercise and to find a new type of pacifier for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 1:39 PM
Success! Now we’ll have to see if Calvin can keep this pacifier in better than his current ones.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 3:23 PM
Calvin officially has a 529 plan!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 4:46 PM
I think I *finally* have my STD figured out. Now let’s see if the company can do the same . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 6:55 PM
After daycare Calvin and I went for a walk (to promote his continuing to nap).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 6:55 PM
On our walk I met neighborhood boys proudly showing off a crawdad. I wonder if Calvin will someday show me crawdads.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 8:28 PM
@calvinsdad suggests I should clarify my earlier tweet and explain that in this context, STD means short term disability :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 7:22 AM
Calvin is in a very good mood today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 7:23 AM
He is also eating well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 2:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed marking with markers today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 5:49 PM
Calvin is very unhappy because I decided it was time to come inside.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2011 4:37 PM
Just came back from playing in the park.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2012 10:07 AM
Drop off at Calvin’s new preschool went really well. He barely gave me an absentminded “ok” when I told him I was leaving.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2013 8:42 PM
Another park visit: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/06/04/east-palo-park-boulder-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2015 9:31 AM
Julian seems to have accepted the new formula. He ate it this morning without fussing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2015 2:33 PM
Ah, it’s that time of year where my computer can’t disperse enough heat to function correctly.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2016 7:40 AM
Why did I not buy cream?

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 7:36 AM
This is weird, Julian just had breakfast and I don’t have to run the Roomba yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:31 AM
Well, the floor was no match for 2nd breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:16 AM
We’re going to go on a donut quest today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 11:39 AM
First donuts, then books, and now at Golden Gate Park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 5:53 PM
I want more robots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:11 PM
I’m sure there’s an excellent reason I found Calvin’s sketch-up under the bathroom mat?

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2018 6:28 PM
I have decided to bribe Calvin into reading one book a week this summer by buying him books. I’m mainly leaving it open to his selection but have specified they can’t all be Minecraft books.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:12 AM
I just got dive bombed by crows more than 10 times over a 2 block length and I’m wondering if there’s a whole row of sequential nests.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:13 AM
Just as well Julian didn’t come on this particular short walk with me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:14 AM
I’m wearing a lot of brown today. Do I look like a raptor?

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 8:40 AM
Calvin’s up a bit earlier than usual today. Probably due to his extremely early bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 11:07 AM
Took a quick walk during which Calvin fell asleep but he woke up just as I was putting him in the car for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 11:43 AM
New word for today: hydrologic. As in there is a “hydrologic advisory for minor flooding” in Greeley.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 2:07 PM
There are all sorts of useful things I should be doing but I’m so tired I think I’m going to take a nap instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 3:10 PM
Up again. Now I think I’ll make supper.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 7:30 AM
I decide Calvin’s done with breakfast since he’s throwing food around. As I take the tray away, he desperately stuffs food in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 1:33 PM
I just got home from work and now need to clean the floors but am having trouble convincing myself to move.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:18 PM
Whew, floors done in the nick of time. Now off to pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:36 PM
It does appear that labeling Calvin’s food means he eats more of it. I wonder how that works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:36 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing dress up with new outfits today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 5:47 PM
Met K at the park again and had a nice conversation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 10:11 PM
Every time I think Windows is improving I’m proved wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 10:11 PM
My sound mysteriously disappeared mid DVD. A restart didn’t fix the problem but a complete shutdown did.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 5:31 PM
Since Calvin and I are eating alone again we’re being frivolous eating strawberries, challah with honey, and soy milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 5:32 PM
(My challah turned out beautiful this time though a bit large, it barely fit on my cookie sheet.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 7:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin liked playing with the balls today! Though he was a little unsure about the sprinkler, he got his feet wet :)”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 11:35 AM
Julian is still refusing to eat the new formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 5:56 PM
Julian appears quite happy at the moment as long as I give him my undivided attention.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 6:17 PM
48-hours later, Julian is finally hungry enough to drink the new formula.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 10:27 AM
Off to try to register Calvin for SFUSD for the third time. I am going to start practicing my deep breathing now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 11:22 AM
Calvin’s school registration has been dropped off! Also, they remember @calvinsdad . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 2:24 PM
I love genre separation in libraries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 5:54 PM
Well, I had bus adventures today. Hopefully I get most of the snags worked out before timing is important.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2017 7:44 AM
Calvin is learning that the problem with sleeping in the cubby under the stairs is Julian is allowed to bother him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2017 2:32 PM
I am unclear whether Julian never went to sleep or did in fact sleep and just woke up exceptionally early.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 8:08 AM
Just started writing a work email talking about “this crisis” and realized I needed to backup and specify I’m talking about the pandemic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 4:23 PM
We still have the overhead cabinets but replacing the range with a slide-in still vastly improves the light.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 4:27 PM
Also, I’m kind of scared to use it because it’s so clean and I am a very messy cook.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 5:39 PM
Ah right, now I need to learn what temp the oven actually cooks at.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 5:39 PM
The oven test was successful. These two recipes together make wonderful brownies: https://kingarthurflour.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-fudge-brownies-recipe and https://iambaker.net/brownie-frosting/

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 11:54 AM
Julian just got home from his last day of kindergarten.

The orange ball is signed by all his classmates.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 3:53 PM
It’s 82 degrees outside. Julian is wearing a thick long sleeve shirt.

Me: Don’t you want to change to something cooler?
Julian: Mom! I’m wearing shorts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 3:56 PM
We have reached the part of summer where I want to eat ice cream and nothing else for supper.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 9:18 AM
I feel much more awake today than yesterday. Now I’m running upstairs to take a shower before Calvin wakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 10:13 AM
Calvin just finished eating breakfast. He still has a bit of a stuffy nose :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 10:40 AM
Calvin and I just ready 4 books together.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 11:20 AM
Calvin is now at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 2:49 PM
My pie crust didn’t turn out awful this time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 3:24 PM
Supper is finished. Now to work on money.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 3:55 PM
Calvin’s mobile has arrived: https://web.archive.org/web/20090708202314/https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-201770-Infant-Stim-Mobile/dp/B00009ZIKH

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 4:54 PM
The amount of soap we go through these days is insane. No one told me a baby would quadruple my soap usage.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 7:17 AM
Calvin doesn’t believe me when I say what is on his tray is the same thing that is in the bowl next to it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 7:40 AM
Calvin is very upset this morning for no obvious reason (other than teething? It’s easy to blame teething for everything)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 2:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed exploring bubble wrap today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 7:44 PM
Calvin upon standing up in his high chair “I weally high! mommy”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 7:58 PM
Calvin has memorized all the answers to _Blue’s Clues: Alphabet Train_

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 3:22 PM
The water play area has been turned on at Sandstone ranch. Calvin isn’t sure what to think about it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 5:48 PM
Calvin didn’t have any accidents at daycare today!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 5:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making a train.”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2014 6:34 PM
Huh, it turns out that 6.5 servings of broccoli contains 227 calories (and 1000% of ones vitamin K).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2014 6:37 PM
Hm, I always tell Calvin too much of anything is bad. I wonder if that much vitamin K is a problem.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2015 8:25 AM
Julian objects to the new formula. Can’t blame him. It tastes terrible.

[This was specialized hypoallergenic formula because he had a milk protein allergy.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2015 9:25 AM
Parent tip: make sure the baby monitor is monitoring the room you think it is.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2016 5:01 PM
A traditional stone shopping trip: first subject the kids to Nordstroms then take them to See’s (though Julian didn’t get any).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2016 5:17 PM
I’m going to be living with @calvinsdad again!!!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2018 7:41 AM
I miss Vitamin Cottage.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:16 AM
Calvin had a rough “night” after his 5:30 feeding. Too much congestion made it hard for him to sleep lying down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:16 AM
I’ve finished my pre-Calvin morning routine and am now waiting for him to wake up at any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:41 AM
Calvin really doesn’t want to wake up. I suppose that means I should let him sleep longer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 12:31 PM
I’m tired today :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 2:57 PM
Grandpa Logan has been delivered to the bus stop.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 4:54 PM
Starting my last pumping before picking up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 8:23 PM
Back home from book club. Ran out of diapers but other than that Calvin seemed pretty happy this evening.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 12:17 PM
Why are birds suddenly flying into our windows? It’s not like I’ve cleaned the windows recently . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed marching with instruments today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:50 PM
Calvin is enjoying listening to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:52 PM
(He was clapping enthusiastically for several minutes.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 3:20 PM
Calvin is playing in the sandbox while I make supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 5:35 PM
Just got back from the park. It’s cloudy but hot and a little humid :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 6:31 PM
I think I’m going to take pity on the daycare staff and start labeling the contents of Calvin’s lunch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 7:57 AM
Calvin’s pronunciation of violin: “da-in!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 1:41 PM
I always find it terrifying to try to reconcile the credit card statement after a vacation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 4:25 PM
We have ordered new furniture! (which won’t be arriving till August)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 4:27 PM
From daycare: “Calvin was excited to carry buckets outside.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:00 PM
Now we’re going outside so Calvin can play a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:20 PM
The herbs and tomatoes are planted. Now to see how well they do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:20 PM
Both Calvin and I are cranky. Good thing I have a babysitter coming tonight . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 9:02 PM
Back from Borders and feeling more human after having time to read and drink hot chocolate by myself.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2013 2:26 PM
Calvin has definitely gotten more than his 1 hr of outdoor time so far today.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2014 11:28 AM
Calvin, “I’m going to move to Scotland some day when I grow up so I don’t have to take a plane to see castles.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2014 4:08 PM
Ah, the joy of a forced lego cleanup.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 10:39 AM
Julian just rolled over from stomach to back!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 4:17 PM
Of _course_ the provided syringe for Tylenol doesn’t have markings for the dose Julian’s pediatrician recommended.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 5:04 PM
I’m trying to figure out if Calvin’s singing of “Everything is Awesome” in a minor key is on purpose to protest cleaning up Legos.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 7:04 PM
Weird role reversal. @calvinsdad is taking care of the screaming baby so I’m cleaning up after supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 8:43 PM
Well, that was an exciting scream marathon.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 7:27 AM
Oh look, Julian found the strangulation hazard in every room. I really wish we just had curtain rods.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 9:05 AM
The bathroom is clean!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 3:01 PM
This bus ride is fun. I want to put up my arms and shout whee!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 3:18 PM
Playground near Calvin’s summer camp.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 4:37 PM
Google maps does not have an option for “I don’t care if I’m walking or riding the bus but I can’t stay still for more than 5 min” option.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 4:39 PM
In other news, we lost one of Julian’s shoes :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 5:28 PM
Calvin seemed to enjoy his first day of summer camp. He met another Calvin who will be in 1st grade this next year.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:22 PM
I double checked and our “sidewalk”, according to the city is 15′ wide. Why?? https://t.co/jLyFqPn68f

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:24 PM
I finally understand why our neighbors park in front of their driveway instead of in their driveway.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:55 PM
The internet is much more interesting than dishes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 8:28 PM
Julian, I’m assuming it is him anyway, has a talent for dropping sand down my shirt without me noticing until bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 8:28 PM
It’s the second night in a row that I got sand all over our floor.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2017 4:49 PM
Possibly the biggest problem with our SF mortgage is it makes almost every other expense seem completely reasonable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2017 5:17 PM
It turns out that airline pricing still doesn’t make any sense. I was under the delusion things had changed.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2019 4:34 PM
Huh, that’s odd. All of a sudden Google maps appears to be skipping directions on which exit to take when on controlled access highways. Happened both coming and going.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2009 8:21 AM
We actually made it to church and even went hiking yesterday!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2009 9:33 AM
Bradley childbirth class reunion today. Hoping to finish making muffins for it before Calvin wakes up.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 11:10 AM
Calvin’s sick today. He slept till 7 and then snoozed in my arms till 8:30 then sat limp in my arms for another hour while I read.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 11:11 AM
He started to revive a little about an hour after ibuprofen but still is much more docile than normal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 12:10 PM
Calvin is down for his afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 1:50 PM
I finished creating my menu/shopping list for the week before Calvin woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 2:39 PM
Calvin seems to be doing better than he was this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 5:43 PM
I think Calvin’s back to his normal self. Maybe it was just teething this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 6:28 PM
Calvin ate most of the pureed spinach with cream I gave him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 9:43 PM
Trying to convince myself I should go to bed at a reasonable hour tonight.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 10:17 AM
We’re at the airport, through security, and successfully past our first potty break.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 4:03 PM
We’re back home! I’m sitting in the car with Calvin as he naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 7:39 PM
2 day in a row that Calvin hasn’t had any accidents!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 8:459 AM
Calvin, “We need more trees so we can make a wood!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 8:59 AM
(Calvin has been obsessed with “woods” ever since we listened to _Little House in the Big Woods_)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 12:32 PM
The problem with Calvin staying home is he sees the type of lunch I eat and wants to eat the same thing. He eats healthier than I do.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 8:12 AM
It turns out I sleep much better when there are fewer small mammals in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 10:49 AM
Calvin is running around the playground yelling, “get your rice hotdogs! Get your rice hotdogs!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 5:50 PM
Our morning excursion: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/05/31/city-park-denver-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2015 6:34 PM
He’s holding his rattle! (Which I placed there and he doesn’t know what to do with.)

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 5:41 AM
Yep, Julian is in the wrong time zone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 8:31 AM
It appears SF is not an early riser but they forgot to tell Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 8:32 AM
Calvin just told me this Target us almost exactly like the one “back in America”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 10:45 AM
Meanwhile in SF, cleaning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 10:46 AM
Also, we have a robot house servant again!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 6:31 PM
The Roomba picked up an amazing amount of cat hair just in the bedroom.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 8:56 AM
Nothing like a sneezing fit in the grocery store. I think I lingered too long in the soap aisle. I’m having trouble finding normal non-antibacterial soap. Though, we now have two rows of hand sanitizer (which I don’t need).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 8:56 AM
As an aside, anyone else having trouble getting tofu?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 7:26 PM
I packed away the air extra purifiers because I figured we would move before fire season. However, I wasn’t counting on construction dust infiltrating the entire house. Silly me.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2021 9:40 AM
It’s been really hot this weekend. I fear for summer.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2009 9:20 AM
We might actually make it to church today. Daycare has forced us to work on a schedule in the morning.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin just had his 1st experience with the water feature at the park. He wasn’t impressed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2010 6:25 PM
Calvin didn’t seem interested in supper but I still managed to feed him a decent serving of broccoli (served 1st).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 8:51 AM
@calvinsdad Congratulations :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 10:43 AM
We’re off to the zoo!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 3:53 PM
Calvin enjoyed the zoo, especially the bears.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2012 5:43 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed using playdoh!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 10:00 AM
Calvin and I are going to go to the park this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 1:17 PM
I don’t understand the new Triscuits. Why would you make them with both rice flour _and_ wheat? The texture is really weird.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 1:19 PM
Plus, the original variation has fewer calories and twice as much iron.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2014 11:24 AM
I think Calvin and I have almost reached the limit of the amount of time he can stay home while I try to work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2014 12:05 PM
Calvin just climbed over the railing from the dining room to the family room. I do not approve.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 8:30 AM
I think I’m packed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 11:40 AM
We’re waiting at the gate for our plane to arrive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 2:39 PM
Now bag wrangling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 3:55 PM
We’re home!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 7:59 PM
Well, the good news is the boys adore sharing a room . . .

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2020 9:36 AM
Today feels like a chocolate waffle day.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2021 3:58 PM
I think builders put vents where I want to put bookcases on purpose.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2021 8:22 PM
I was smart enough to avoid the beach on Memorial weekend. I completely missed that I should also avoid Hwy 17. Though, in retrospect, that is also really obvious.

On the plus side, this was the first time I’ve driven down Old Santa Cruz Hwy which is gorgeous.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 8:48 AM
I’ve been up for about an hour expecting Calvin to completely wake up but he’s still out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 8:49 AM
I’m going to go shower. That’s sure to wake him up at the most inconvenient time :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 9:01 AM
Well, Calvin still hasn’t woken up. The last time he ate was 2ish.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 9:44 AM
Just finished feeding Calvin and reading a couple of books to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 10:22 AM
I really need to buy baby sunscreen for Calvin. His pediatrician says he’s old enough to have sunscreen applied.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 1:49 PM
Back from lunch with @calvinsdad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 4:20 PM
Finished working from the day. Now to whip up some supper, pump, and then pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 6:01 PM
Calvin is back home but dropped off to sleep in his car seat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 6:46 PM
Calvin just had his massive BM for the day and then while I was trying to decide if he was done, vomited the entire contents of his stomach.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2010 1:39 PM
Just got back from church and Calvin is now playing outside on the porch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2011 9:35 AM
Calvin is currently having fun playing with waffle blocks at Grandma’s house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2011 9:23 PM
Calvin has (finally) fallen asleep across my legs so I guess I’m going to bed now.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:49 AM
Well, the good news is the lawn doesn’t need to be watered today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:50 AM
I was planning to go for a walk but maybe I’ll delay a bit till the rain isn’t coming down quite so hard.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:29 PM
I found another Easter Egg . . .

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2014 5:48 AM
This is not good. 5 is back to throwing up 4+ times a day.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2018 7:03 AM
Dear grocery stores, Yes, boys can be potty trained at 2. You don’t just need to carry just the super girly designs in the 2T size. Also, Some 3-year-olds still fit 2T.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2021 8:44 AM
Well, I spent hours last night trying to figure out a layout that allowed me to put the TV in the downstairs living room and still look good. So far, nothing is working. I might have to rethink putting it in the upstairs family room.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2022 2:37 PM
After extensive research and months sifting through Craigslist, we have a new to us sofa!