2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2009 9:41 PM
Last night was a pretty good night. Only had to get up twice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2009 4:53 PM
Just took Calvin out for a mini-walk. It took longer than I expected to get out the door which cut into the time before the next feeding.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 6:49 AM
Calvin is fighting every spoonful I give him. He wants to feed himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 6:49 AM
Unfortunately, I’m not sure he’s mastered a good enough finger-food technique.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 6:51 AM
Ok, maybe it’s not wanting to feeding himself. He’s still bawling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 2:47 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun touching paint”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 2:48 PM
I’m dropping Calvin’s morning bottle and instead he’s going to get a snack from daycare. He’ll still get an afternoon & night bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 2:50 PM
Calvin *really* wants to go outside but first I have to make dinner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 3:40 PM
We need a dedicated bib drying rack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 6:25 PM
Calvin appears to be refusing pureed food (unless he feeds himself). I’m not entirely sure he can eat enough with just finger food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2010 6:39 PM
Well, I discovered that if I wrap beans, yogurt, cheese, and tomato up in a burrito Calvin will happily eat the filling from the top.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2011 8:12 AM
Trying to open a new account at my bank and I timed out my session reading the agreements.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2011 12:56 PM
Hm, I think this is another day I’m going to end up working more than my scheduled hours.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2011 5:20 PM
Calvin wanted to go outside so he put his socks and boots on by himself and stood by the door.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2013 3:47 PM
Calvin requested peas for snack. Unfortunately, we don’t have any. He’s compromising with corn . . .

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2015 2:36 PM
I’m not sure about Julian but Calvin seems enthralled by the “baby gym” we just got.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2015 3:03 PM
Julian falls asleep yet again while eating

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2016 9:52 AM
This pretty much covers how I feel: https://groundedparents.com/2016/04/26/stop-treating-my-c-section-like-a-tragedy/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2016 9:53 AM
Though generally people I talk to just get a deer in headlights look when I start out saying my c-section was fabulous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2016 9:44 PM
I’m finally caught up with about 3 months worth of money tracking.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2020 10:11 AM
Very good luck at the grocery store today. No limit on milk so I was able to get our normal 2 gallons, all-purpose cleaner was in stock as well as hand sanitizer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 26, 2020 12:48 PM
I hear screaming. Sounds like it’s time for snack.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2009 9:44 AM
Calvin’s getting dedicated today so I’m going to attempt to get to church by 11 today. We’ll see if it’s feasible.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2009 9:57 AM
Last night was *much* better than the previous night. It helped that Jaeger didn’t work and could help with feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM
The dedication was a success. Fortunately, Calvin held off wetting himself till afterwards.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 7:29 AM
This past week Calvin has been waking up after 6:30. I hope this trend lasts!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 7:29 AM
@calvinsdad Isn’t every cold the worst one ever?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 7:54 AM
Calvin is enjoying eating corn cakes today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 10:56 AM
We’ve temporarily plugged the hole under the steps and so are going to let Willow out for observation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 10:59 AM
In spite of meowing piteously at the door yesterday, Willow now seems somewhat spooked by the idea of “outside.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 11:57 AM
Calvin figured out how to hold onto the railing on the porch in order to safely “walk” down the stairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 12:19 PM
It’s 20 min after Calvin’s normal nap time but he *does not* want to go to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 2:15 PM
Off to go grocery shopping. Any bets on how many “cute baby” comments we get?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2010 3:35 PM
I was so keen to leave for grocery shopping I completely forgot to feed Calvin his bottle.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2011 7:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with the foam letters :)”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2012 12:36 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin enjoyed sending pen pal letters!”

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2015 1:40 PM
I keep running into Colorado women with 10 lb+ babies. Must be something in the water.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2016 8:21 AM
I just had another, but hopefully last, “what were they thinking” conversation with someone in regards to our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2016 4:12 PM
Julian is ecstatically carrying dirt from one pot to anothet.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2020 6:07 PM
Julian and I now have matching masks. Now to see if he’s willing to put it on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 25, 2020
New frivolous problem: coordinating my mask with my clothes.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 8:15 AM
Didn’t get much sleep last night so I’m going down for a *very* long nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 11:38 AM
I’m up again. Breastfed Calvin on the left side this time and it might be my imagination but didn’t seem to hurt as much this time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 12:00 PM
We’ve hooked up the little mirror we got for Calvin onto the top of the bassinet so he can stare at himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 12:33 PM
Calvin’s sleeping so I’m going to run off and take another nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 2:18 PM
Up again from my nap. Now I’m eating a quick lunch before trying another power pumping session.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 4:52 PM
We’re back from taking a quick walking trip to safeway to get more lettuce. Calvin is now staring at the Black & White book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2009 5:44 PM
Tried syringe feeding Calvin. Tongue action seemed fine but he had to be coaxed to actually suck. Could explain the long feedings.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2010 7:19 AM
Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2010 1:55 PM
Calvin only took a 1/2 hr nap today and I don’t feel well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2010 6:14 PM
Calvin feeds me mango much more efficiently than he feeds himself.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2012 7:48 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin loved our guest reader today!”

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2013 11:45 AM
Finally got Calvin to preschool today, 2 hrs late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2013 5:13 PM
Perhaps I should have waited to clean the kitchen floors till after supper.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2015 7:07 AM
Last night I dreamed I couldn’t find any peanut butter to buy. It was terrible.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2015 9:16 AM
I just found either formula or breast milk on my ear.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2015 2:02 PM
Calvin’s growth curve is holding steady at 20% height and 40% weight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2015 2:03 PM
Julian is 10 lbs 11 oz!

[Context: This means he had passed his original birth weight of 10 lbs 6 oz.]

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 8:46 AM
Useful: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/How-to-pronounce-Bay-Area-landmarks-streets-and-7287451.php

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 8:50 AM
@spreadsheetmom Hm, I think all this article does is make me afraid of opening my mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 3:50 PM
I’m sure there’s a really good reason we have a piece of ice in a zip lock bag in the freezer with the words “Do Not Eat” on it?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 3:52 PM
Julian appears to have pushed the dining chair over to the gate with the intent of climbing over the gate.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 3:52 PM
Is it just me or is that fairly advance thinking?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2016 3:53 PM
Also, _now_ what do I do? (I distracted him, maybe he’ll forget his brilliant plan?)

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2018 7:40 AM
I’m at a professional conference with goldfish cracker crumbs in my backpack and I just found magnaform tiles in my suitcase.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2018 12:09 PM
Conference hotels don’t seem to do vegetarian very well. Lunch today is string cheese, chocolate milk, and a Larabar I brought from home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2018 12:10 PM
At least I’m not vegan?? I’d be in real trouble then.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2020 9:17 AM
Calvin is “reading” _Harry and the Lady Next Door_ to Julian with a huge amount of embellishment. It’s all very dramatic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2020 9:53 AM
Julian has decided Calvin is too sleepy so is making Calvin a sandwich to perk him up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 24, 2020 3:05 PM
It’s truly amazing how obtuse Calvin can willfully choose to be when it comes to schoolwork.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 9:13 AM
I’m grabbing a quick bite to eat before trying an hour of power pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 9:14 AM
I’ve decided to try splitting power pumping into 1 hr in the morning and 1 in the afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 10:03 AM
Wednesday we had a disaster with me forgetting the diaper bag on an excursion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 10:04 AM
One of my tasks today is to put together two “mini-diaper bags” for the cars to hopefully prevent any future disasters.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 10:52 AM
My power pumping hour netted 3 1/2 oz! Now off to shower.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 11:58 AM
I decided that I needed to take advantage of mommy Logan being here so I’m off to get my hair cut.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 2:56 PM
Back from the hair appointment now I’m starting another power pumping session.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 4:12 PM
Calvin is currently unhappy with both tummy time and the swing. I guess he just wants to be held.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 6:44 PM
Calvin has been pretty fussy this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2009 7:28 PM
Calvin is finally asleep but now it’s time to pump again.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 7:44 AM
Both Calvin and I slept really well last night. I think it was the rain. I love rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 9:56 AM
I’m working at CVR with the lovely sound of rain on the roof.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 2:16 AM
Well, life interfered with most of my house cleaning this week but at least the floors are done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 2:36 AM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed dancing today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 3:38 PM
I love my kitchen computer! (You may hear tedious repetitions of this for a while.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 3:57 PM
It looks like the wind has died down so we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 5:07 PM
Back from the park. @calvinsdad appears to still be sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 6:02 PM
Just made Banana Muffins (https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/banana-muffins-recipe, minus the topping). I used ground oats instead of oat bran but they still turned out yummy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 6:10 PM
@calvinsdad is still sleeping . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2010 6:11 PM
Calvin is eating little bits of carrot finger food very well.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2011 5:16 PM
Back from church, nap/walk, and Holifest at Qualcomm. I’m tired.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2012 12:48 PM
I’ve got almost everything that’s not currently being used packed upstairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2012 12:49 PM
Downstairs is going to be trickier . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2012 5:02 PM
Our children’s librarian showed Calvin a globe and pointed out Denver, he turned it around, pointed at China, and chirped, “China!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2012 9:15 PM
Well, it _seemed_ like a good idea to pack away all my hot chocolate in addition to most ingredients used to make hot chocolate.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2013 9:38 AM
I have declared today a snow day for Calvin. I don’t feel like venturing out at the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2013 9:38 AM
Fortunately, Calvin can amuse himself these days. It’s amazing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2013 12:24 PM
I told Calvin we could visit the CVR library when he picked up his waffle blocks. I’ve never seen him so industrious cleaning up before.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2014 8:33 PM
I might convert to “expensive” jeans (as compared to the thrift store :) ). Levi Bold Curve short jeans actually fit me.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2015 3:23 PM
I’m amazed it took this long for me to need to change the battery in Julian’s bouncy seat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2015 4:17 PM
Caught up on work email! My brain feels a little more sane now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2015 4:18 PM
I was starting to get a little bored with the sleep, eat, feed cycle I’ve been in for the past 3 weeks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2015 4:51 PM
I’m tempting fate with tonight’s supper plans.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2016 6:48 PM
Julian just found and spilled an open bag of chocolate chips all over the kitchen floor.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2018 5:37 PM
Airports are much easier without children.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2020 2:06 PM
Calvin’s math test, “Susan has 1/6 of a bottle of water. She wants to share it equally among herself and 2 friends.”

Calvin’s response, “Obviously not a COVID math problem.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2020 2:07 PM
Apparently another example has a teacher giving out cups of grape tomatoes to students. Calvin believes this to be unrealistic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2020 2:14 PM
He’s continuing to evaluate each question on whether or not it’s COVID-19 appropriate. Now he’s found some he believes implies rationing. (I have limited him to 8oz of milk a serving due to the 1 gallon limit at the grocery store so rationing is on his mind.)

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2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2022 9:25 PM
I volunteered to help at Spring Fest at Calvin’s middle school. My Fitbit says I walked 11 miles yesterday which might explain why my legs hurt.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 9:54 AM
I’m up for the day. Still hoping to get to story time but it might not happen today either.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 10:03 AM
Just finished eating. Now am going to try breastfeeding Calvin for a couple of minutes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 10:38 AM
Just finished reading Calvin 3 books while I was pumping. Now we’re off to see if we can make it to story time at the library.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 12:32 PM
We had a successful trip. We made it to story time, picked up Calvin’s birth certificate, and made a quick stop by Walmart.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 12:32 PM
Now trying to feed and then pump.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 1:04 PM
Nana (Mommy Logan) is trying the breastflow bottle again. I don’t think much progress is being made . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 1:05 PM
I’m grabbing a quick snack before taking another nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 2:38 PM
Got up from my nap and now am eating while contemplating power pumping for a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2009 3:04 PM
I’m now power pumping at the table while working on paying bills. It’s working well at the moment but I’m not juggling Calvin also.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 7:38 AM
Calvin just woke up. I don’t remember the last time he slept this late. Maybe he’s sick?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 11:33 AM
I keep accidentally closing apps which is easy to do in a VNC session via Remote Access via virtualized Windows running on Linux.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 2:15 PM
I think I’m going to get an D for housecleaning this week. I keep trying but stuff keeps coming up. I just finished for the day, 1 hr late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 2:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed finger painting today! :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 5:37 PM
It stopped rainy and being so windy so Calvin walked me around the neighborhood.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 6:00 PM
Calvin just spit up(?) a glob of half-masticated banana onto my shoulder. He had banana several hours ago.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2010 6:00 PM
So far I’m really liking having a kitchen computer. It makes everything so much easier.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 9:31 AM
Calvin is adorning himself with frog stickers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 9:31 AM
(Daycare is closed today so I’m trying to work while watching Calvin. Not a complete disaster yet . . . )

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 11:11 AM
It’s amazing how much work I’m getting done with Calvin at home. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 12:32 PM
I took advantage of Calvin staying home to give him PB & Honey sandwich today for lunch (no peanuts allowed at daycare).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 1:22 PM
Calvin doesn’t seem interested in the idea of a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 1:22 PM
I think I might be hearing him use his toddler bed rail as a spring board . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2011 5:39 PM
Calvin just poured his fish crackers into the milk and looked surprised when I involuntarily exclaimed, “yucky!”

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 9:34 AM
Calvin’s snowman has now completely melted away. Just in time for snow today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 10:28 AM
I set out on my walk early, in short sleeves, hoping to beat the snow. I lost.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 10:30 AM
Now to drink all the calories I expended on my walk with hot chai.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 11:02 AM
It’s a miracle, iAllowance, GnuCash, and my wallet all balance with each other.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 12:11 PM
Calvin now has enough in his 529 to cover 1 year as an engineering student at CU if he lived at home (at today’s prices).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2013 12:13 PM
He doesn’t have enough to afford a year at WWU yet. However, we have time.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2015 7:48 AM
Julian sleeps! Now going back to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2015 7:38 PM
Oh. Both children scheduled to see the Dr on Friday but at different times.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 8:46 AM
Julian is very sad :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 4:23 PM
It’s 80 today.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad 5:28 PM
@spreadsheetmom It rained in SFO today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 5:40 PM
@calvinsdad maybe we should switch states depending on weather

[I thought I was joking but it turns out I wasn’t.]

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad 5:58 PM
@spreadsheetmom Sounds reasonable to me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 5:52 PM
Calvin is enjoying opening and closing doors.

[I said Calvin but this is clearly Julian . . .]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 6:00 PM

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2016 9:48 PM
Just caught Calvin reading in bed. Again.

[I’m clearly proud.]

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2017 10:35 AM
Julian gets ready for his first carousel ride.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2020 12:55 PM
First rose!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 22, 2020 5:18 PM
The problem with doing ones own cooking is you know how unhealthy it is.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 9:37 AM
One of Yoda’s tires died so I’m skipping power pumping today to have time to go get new tires.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 12:50 PM
Got back from the grocery store an hour ago and immediately went on a walk with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 12:50 PM
Now I’m pumping again trying to keep Calvin entertained while Mommy Logan fixes us lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 1:17 PM
I got around 2 oz though it was 3 hrs since my last pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 2:04 PM
Calvin’s about as fussy today as yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 2:20 PM
I’m pretty sure Calvin is in the midst of his 3 week growth spurt. He had 4 oz of food and 2 hrs later had another 4 1/2 oz.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 2:20 PM
Off to pump again . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2009 2:44 PM
Now we’re running around trying to get out the door to get tires replaced in Boulder. After that is Calvin’s appointment.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 6:58 AM
I went to bed too late last night. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 7:08 AM
Calvin is very unhappy this morning. Not sure why.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 12:09 PM
Just got back from sending me “new” work computer up to Greeley for replacement. Have I mentioned I’m cursed?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 1:26 PM
My kitchen computer just arrived.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 1:28 PM
I was actually in the midst of cleaning the kitchen but examining new technology is much more interesting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 3:24 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun crawling on the mats”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 3:24 PM
Now I’m getting ready to go to our new Mommy-O group.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 5:55 PM
Just arrived back home. Had lots of fun at the Mommy group.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 7:19 PM
Wow, my new kitchen computer has a much bigger screen than I was visualizing. I did *measure* before buying, I just didn’t visualize.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 10:00 PM
I really should stop customizing this computer and go to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2010 10:23 PM
Ok, I’m really going to bed now.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2011 7:49 AM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin had fun visiting Shell Seekers :)” (next classroom up)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2011 4:53 PM
Fish, of the cracker variety, are breeding in my car.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2011 5:18 PM
From daycare: “Calvin listened to several books this morning and enjoyed sticking stickers on paper.”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2012 8:52 PM
I used an entire 16x12x12 box for my dried spices and herbs. In other news, the kitchen is looking bare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2012 9:12 PM
Now that Calvin is sleeping, and no longer available to supervise, @calvinsdad has changed the duplo train tracks to fit _his_ vision.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2013 4:03 PM
Two more Easter eggs found in our yard.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2014 4:13 PM
Calvin wants to keep his tweety bird bandage as a souvenir to remind him of this morning’s vaccination. (???)

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2015 8:25 AM
I think Julian’s bouncy seat needs a book holder.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad 8:39 AM
@spreadsheetmom For him or for you?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2015 8:43 AM
@calvinsdad I was thinking for him but there might be merit for me too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2015 9:08 AM
Julian appears to have developed hiccups in his sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2015 5:17 PM
Julian is transfixed by Tana Hoban’s book _Black & White_.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2015 5:17 PM
He’s laying in the pack and play cooing at it.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2016 12:16 PM
My piano is getting an interview. It’s very nerve wracking listening. I think the bass may be misbehaving.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2016 12:30 PM
Yeah, I thought the bass was acting up. Though player said this is fairly common with Yamahas and is going to talk to my tuner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2016 5:26 PM
I think Julian just ate an insane amount of pasta.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2016 6:23 PM
Julian’s words of the day: up and open.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2018 9:08 AM
I’m surprised to discover that kisses still work for Calvin’s minor injuries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2018 4:02 PM
It turns out Julian is too old for kisses. He falls down, starts crying, I start to walk to him and he says, “No! Go away!!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2018 2:48 PM
Who knew clamoring up and down a hammock, repeatedly, could be such fun?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2018 6:13 PM
Blue Bear may have run away from home while we were at the park. This is very bad.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2020 11:41 PM
Calvin is watching YouTube while walking on the treadmill. I think this is an improvement exercise-wise . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 23, 2020 1:32 PM
Calvin is definitely getting more exercise by being allowed to watch YouTube at the same time. He’s regularly been walking an hour each day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2020 2:39 PM
Last night I was looking at real estate and was wondering if COVID-19 would change what people want in a house.

Today I walked by a house in our neighborhood for sale. The description says, “Gigabit Fiber Internet makes it a pleasure to work from home.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 21, 2020 4:19 PM
Calvin’s school art assignment today was to draw lemonade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r3DDO8n1NPY&feature=youtu.be

Of course he had to include a zombie.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2009 12:10 PM
My 2 hrs of power pumping are done for the day :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2009 12:16 PM
(One of my current schemes is to power pump 2 hrs every day. I got 2 oz in the first hour. Only 1 oz the second but still it’s not bad.)

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 7:44 AM
Calvin wasn’t enthusiastic but ate his breakfast better today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 7:48 AM
Too bad Calvin isn’t as excited about feeding himself as he is with feeding me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 11:33 AM
My work computer hates me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 2:21 PM
Just rebalanced my 401a. Still sad I don’t get matching contributions anymore :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 2:24 PM
At some point I suppose I should look at all our retirement accounts and see what it looks like as a whole.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 4:09 PM
Went to the library instead of the park today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 4:10 PM
Calvin seems grumpier than usual this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 5:06 PM
When Calvin toddles, he puts his arms up at right angles which looks pretty funny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 5:09 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a blast visiting Rocky Mountain Rangers today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 5:47 PM
Calvin seems to be in a much better mood after I gave him a neck massage. He went completely limp while I rubbed his neck.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2010 7:04 PM
Calvin is very unhappy. We’re going to put him to bed a little early.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2011 5:42 PM
Grrrr Qwest messed up our static IP and now none of the departments know how to fix it.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2012 9:38 AM
I might have gotten unhealthily attached to having a spotlessly cleaned house during our recently house showing experiences.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2012 12:11 PM
There’s a child in our neighborhood that’s going to be heartbroken when we move and take our cats with us.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2012 4:59 PM
Mental note, don’t suggest Calvin “cook” with me when I’m hungry and grouchy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2012 5:15 PM
Calvin just drew a stick figure of daddy. It was recognizable as human-stick-figure-like.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2012 5:17 PM
Maybe I don’t recognize most of what Calvin draws because he draws multiple things on top of each other.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2015 5:23 PM
The insurance bills for Julian’s birth/stay are impressive. So glad we have good insurance.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2016 1:21 PM
Julian has gleefully expanded his vocabulary to “uh-oh”.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 11:48 AM
Well, Calvin’s filling went great. Less than an hour after dropping Calvin off I get a call he needs to go to the DR.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 11:49 AM
We’re waiting in the ER. Gash is wide but Calvin seems fine. He’s having fun playing with my new iPad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 12:17 PM
Just saw PA they’re going to numb, scrub, and then close it up. Expect we’ll be here another hour.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 12:18 PM
Also, the iPad is a miracle device and I’m never leaving home without it again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 2:10 PM
7 stitches. We’re waiting on the bandage and then will be good to go.

[When asked what happened.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 2:05 PM 5:01 PM
He fell from a fence. At least that is what he’s telling the adults.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2017 3:55 PM
Just to clarify, Calvin’s gash is on his leg, below the knee.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2020 11:04 AM
Today I’m going to try to be on 2 meetings at once. This should be interesting. One earbud in each ear.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 20, 2021 7:07 PM
These days, I get surprisingly giddy every time I’m in a non-grocery store.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2009 1:10 PM
We’re about ready to try a grand adventure involving traveling to Boulder and pumping in the car.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2009 6:39 PM
Two successful car pumpings!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2009 6:42 PM
It may be wishful thinking but breastfeeding seems better. He stayed on the left side without hurting too much (right side not so much).

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 6:34 AM
Calvin was muttering while I was exercising but now he seems back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 7:09 AM
Calvin is refusing to eat breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 2:33 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with balls today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 2:33 PM
Calvin only ate about 1/2 his lunch also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 5:28 PM
We just got back from the park. Calvin learned about echoes today underneath the covered picnic area.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 5:35 PM
Calvin found where his beloved burp cloths are stored.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 5:52 PM
Mental note: if you plan of giving Calvin leftovers from supper, maybe the Cayenne should be avoided.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 6:02 PM
My first attempt to make scrambled eggs ever. I think they taste disgusting but I don’t like eggs. We’ll see what Calvin thinks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 6:15 PM
Well, Calvin seems to approve of the scrambled eggs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2010 8:20 PM
Finished pureeing Calvin’s food tomorrow and baking @calvinsdad’s lunch cookies. Now it’s time to feed a fluffy romance book.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2011 6:23 PM
Calvin didn’t take a nap today I think he’s going to bed earlyish.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2011 6:23 PM
In other news, Calvin enjoys licking the yogurt off artichoke leaves but doesn’t seem enthralled by the leaves.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2012 7:26 AM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin enjoyed playing in dress up!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2012 2:18 PM
Calvin has been taking naps most days this week. I’d be a lot more excited if he was going to bed before 9:30.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2013 12:40 PM
Argh. Paying Calvin’s allowance in cash is going to drive me insane. His wallet balances. Mine doesn’t.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2013 12:41 PM
Oh, wait, I forgot a tip. Whew, I balance. Everything’s better.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2014 9:06 AM
All Calvin’s church supplies now fit in my purse. Obviously it’s time to make things more complicated.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2014 5:58 PM
There’s a gentle pitter patter of rain outside and books and computers strewn everywhere inside. It’s a good day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2014 6:06 PM
Hm, apparently I’m trying to run out of every type of flour I have on hand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2014 8:47 PM
How quaint. I just rented a physical DVD.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 19, 2020 1:45 PM
Julian wants more attention so I’m letting him comb my hair while I pay bills. My hair is getting very poofy.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2009 10:37 AM
Today I’m going to try power pumping: https://web.archive.org/web/20090427220918/http://www.mobimotherhood.org/MM/article-lms.aspx#pumping 10 minutes pumping, 10 minutes off, repeat.

[Things I would tell myself if I could go back in time: the negative mental health aspects of this definitely outweigh any potential positives from increased milk production.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2009 10:39 AM
(This was something our lactation consultant recommended and it seems to make sense.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2009 8:36 PM
I’m done with power pumping for the day. After 10 min on 10 min off for 8 hrs I’m relieved to be back to only 1 pumping every 2 hrs.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 8:16 AM
Calvin started waking up around 5 today and insisted it was time to get up at 6. @calvinsdad got up and has now gone back to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 8:19 AM
We had 2 woodpeckers (?) assaulting the side of our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 8:32 AM
I could use my new kitchen computer now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 12:12 PM
Just got from the grocery store and did a whirlwind of feeding Calvin and putting him to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 12:13 PM
Now going to try to go thrift store shopping while Calvin is napping and @calvinsdad is watching him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 5:17 PM
Just came back from getting ice cream and going to a new park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2010 5:18 PM
This park was more of a “big kids” park and had many more exciting slides and higher swings than ours.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2011 5:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting this morning and gluing yarn on paper.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2011 6:51 PM
@calvinsdad in casual conversation, “I want to have my cake and eat it too.” Calvin, “CAKE! CAKE!”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2012 5:35 PM
For supper we had: baked potato, soy chicken nuggets, and broccoli smothered in cheese sauce. Not the most nutritional meal ever.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2013 12:59 PM
5 is acting even odder than usual.

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2014 4:49 PM
My hunt for Easter Eggs was not terribly successful. Apparently I shouldn’t have waited till Friday to buy lg plastic eggs.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2016 2:26 PM
Julian’s first word appears to be “hi”.

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2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2019 7:17 PM
The problem with non-candy Easter egg fillers is I don’t want random small things scattered across the house.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2020 8:45 AM
“Not to worry, Mouse. I’ve got an idea!”
https://www.adasbooks.com/book/9780312367527

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2020 8:45 AM
I have many, many persimmons in our freezer. It just occurred to me that I might be able to use King Arthur Flour’s Banana-Oat Pancakes and substitute persimmon pulp for the bananas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2020 8:45 AM
This could be particularly fortuitous as the recipe only uses oat flour. I have pretty much _every_ flour left except for all-purpose.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2020 8:49 AM
(I expect to be able to get all-purpose flour tomorrow during my weekly grocery shopping. At least, last week they had it in stock. I just didn’t want to make a special trip for it.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2020 11:52 PM
I’m getting better at face masks but there’s still room for improvement.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2021 1:13 PM
Well, now that I have most of the books packed, I have to figure out where to store them. This is my current solution for some of them. These are good solid bookcases so hopefully they can take the weight . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 18, 2021 1:15 PM
I will not try this on my $30, 10+ year-old, bookcases.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2009 7:35 PM
Just finished visiting with the lactation consultant. She thinks that if my milk supply increased Calvin would learn to do the right thing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2009 7:36 PM
The lactation consultant suggested a couple more options of ways to try boosting my supply. We’ll see what works . . .

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2010 7:19 AM
Calvin slept soundly through the entire night again! Now he’s eating creamy dal for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2010 1:13 PM
At the library waiting for Calvin to wake up. He’s slept for over an hour!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2010 2:35 PM
Calvin is entranced watching 2 brothers boistriously play with each other.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2010 3:29 PM
On our way home.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2012 10:47 AM
I can smell the lilacs, planted on the side of our house, from our backyard deck.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2013 4:45 PM
I love big boxes. Calvin is having a field day.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2015 1:27 PM
Part of the pregnancy process should be growing extra arms.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2015 1:27 PM
Also, Julian has hiccups _again_ which is making him grouchy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2015 5:05 PM
Calvin lost his 2nd tooth at school today. When asked where the tooth is he says he won’t tell me because I wouldn’t understand. (??)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2015 5:42 PM
Julian was so easy until I tried to start supper.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2020 12:28 PM
It’s great that our kids are getting self-sufficient at getting their own breakfasts and lunches but it does make the kitchen very crowded.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2020 12:29 PM
Julian’s newest favorite sandwich is ketchup and cheddar cheese on sourdough bread.

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2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 17, 2021 4:13 PM
I have 40 book boxes packed. I have a couple misc shelves left and all Julian’s books but the vast majority are boxed and inventoried in LibraryThing.