Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: May 12

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 8:09 AM
We’re up by Calvin’s cranky. Not sure if he wants more food or just to be held. I’m trying to eat breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 8:11 AM
Last night the cat slashed my pumping tubes. Fixed them up with a little tape but off to Boulder for new ones today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 8:13 AM
However, the store doesn’t open till 10. First should I walk or nap? Naps are seductive but walking usually makes me feel better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 8:18 AM
Well . . . I haven’t gotten my 8 hrs of sleep yet so I think napping will win. If it’s a disaster, I’ll know for next time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 9:38 AM
The cats were yowling and Calvin was muttering so the nap was a lost cause. Just got back from walking. Now to shower before Calvin wakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 11:16 AM
I’m afraid Calvin is learning the snack method. Lots of little meals. He just had 3oz of milk (+1 while breastfeeding) and is refusing more.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 11:43 AM
I’m off to Boulder to pick up new tubes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2009 1:20 PM
Well, that was less successful than I hoped. I had to buy a whole new kit.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2010 2:13 PM
Finished cleaning the carpets just in time to pick-up Calvin from daycare :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2010 2:36 PM
From daycare “Calvin enjoyed listening to Beth Epley tell stories today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2010 2:50 PM
Somehow Calvin managed to get an impressive amount of food in his shoe at daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2010 3:20 PM
I love my kitchen scale :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2010 3:45 PM
Just as I finished making Calvin’s lunch for daycare I remembered he’s not going to daycare tomorrow.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2011 7:32 AM
I woke up to the pitter-patter of rain. Such a good way to wake up :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2011 7:37 AM
The cats inform me it’s my fault it’s raining outside and I should do something about it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2011 3:30 PM
Well, I was planning to take Calvin to story time tonight except he skipped nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2011 3:31 PM
From daycare: “Calvin built a large tower with our lego blocks this morning and then we knocked it down for fun.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2011 7:41 PM
Decided to risk story time at the library and Calvin did very well even without an afternoon nap.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2012 10:15 PM
Calvin had a real conversation with Grandma this afternoon on the phone.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2014 8:11 PM
Shopping with Calvin is exhausting.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2015 1:21 PM
To access my cookbooks I have to carefully time my way between the baby swing and the piano. Makes me think of Galaxy Quest.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2016 6:55 PM
Julian did wake up last night but no bottle! So he went from 6pm to 6:45am without eating!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2016 8:07 PM
I will never understand why it takes financial institutions SO LONG to do anything with electronic transactions.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2017 7:24 AM
It was a bad decision to listen to the news on my drive down to Mountain View.

[When asked if I arrived safely, give the news:]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2017 6:40 PM
I did eventually realize this and switched to the local Bollywood station.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 10:34 AM
Tip: never, ever look under the couch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 12:57 PM
Where we got lucky: Julian picked an orange shirt to wear to the Koret Children’s Quarter Playground.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 1:48 PM
Calvin on the carousel.
Calvin sitting on a carousel horse. He dressed in shorts and a blue short and is smiling at the camera.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 1:49 PM
Julian on a tiger.
Julian on the back of a carousel tiger. He's dressed in a orange shirt with a train engineer cap on his head. He has a blissfully entranced expression on his face.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 2:31 PM
Julian is insisting on hugging every tree on Lee Ave. I think he’ll be fine in Seattle.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad May 12, 2018 3:49 PM
You’ll never be able to walk anywhere because he will hug every tree.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2018 4:01 PM
Well, that is a valid concern.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2019 7:46 PM
My computer is dead :(

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2020 10:34 AM
Calvin’s real life lesson for today: how to submit a polite and informative technical ticket while keeping expectations low.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 13, 2020 9:14 AM
Today’s life lesson is how to deal with tech ticket responses that are unlikely to be helpful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2020 4:49 PM
Julian is sulking because I am refusing to let him shuffle cards face up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2020 6:56 PM
I made Almond Flour thumbprint cookies with strawberry jam in order to use up my almond flour and they were really, really good: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/gluten-free-almond-flour-cookies-recipe

Tempted to buy more almond flour to make them again but I will try to resist :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 12, 2020 8:05 PM
I have ordered an office chair. Both Calvin and I need one, we’re currently using dining room chairs, but I’ve been procrastinating. I’ve ordered one for both of us to try out, I’m a little worried we’re too short. I’m crossing my fingers.

Twitter: May 11

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 8:36 AM
New diaper problem. We don’t have enough storage for them all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 8:47 AM
Off for a walk while the cleaning people are here.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 2:00 PM
I think I just changed a small swamp. It’s amazing Calvin wasn’t cranky with all that backed up in him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 6:04 PM
It’s amazing how fast I can go through audio books when listening while breastfeeding and feeding.

[Note: I also got through the extended Lord of the Rings movies and all seasons of Stargate.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 7:07 PM
What is it with medical websites that won’t allow decent passwords that include non-alphanumeric symbols?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2009 7:32 PM
Calvin’s getting huge. I need to start lifting weights again to be able to keep up.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 7:43 AM
Calvin wants me to give him more pancake even though he has plenty on his tray right now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 7:44 AM
The pancake on the other side of the table always tastes better?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 1:59 PM
It’s amazing how much better the vacuum works when I’m not trying to vacuum with a completely full bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 2:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing in water today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 2:45 PM
Calvin is having a blast watching Willow playing with something.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin and I just got back from playing in the rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2010 10:11 PM
Got sidetracked putting all of Calvin’s books in LibraryThing. Now I should go to bed.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2011 7:32 AM
I think I’m feeling better today . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2011 12:58 PM
Well, I managed to eat a reasonable lunch. I think that’s progress.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2011 5:47 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed rolling play dough into balls and caterpillar shapes.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2011 5:48 PM
Given Calvin’s activity today, this comic seems appropriate: https://www.unshelved.com/2011-5-9

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2012 10:40 AM
Calvin’s either talking to himself or telling a story, I can’t tell which, and is using different voices for each part of the conversation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2012 2:06 PM
I’ve successfully paid bills for the first time at our new house. Now I’m trying to figure out where to store the aftermath.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2012 4:30 PM
Fiction books have been shelved!

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2013 2:28 PM
Pictures from our Washington trip: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/05/11/pictures-of-our-washington-trip/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2013 2:31 PM
Calvin has just made the distressing discovery that after our trip I removed all the TV shows from the ipad.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2014 7:22 AM
I think our tomatoes are cursed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2014 11:22 AM
Calvin’s Mother’s Day gift: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/05/11/bookmark/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2015 9:58 AM
We can subscribe to monthly peanut butter delivery! https://web.archive.org/web/20151026202319/https://onlinestore.smucker.com/display_product.cfm?prod_id=793&cat_id=40&viewall=0&pg=1

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2015 10:00 AM
We do go through a lot of peanut butter. Do we go through 6 jars a month?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2015 4:38 PM
Note to self: Next time you give Calvin the bread to hold on the way home, tell him not to eat it.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2016 7:01 AM
I do not appear to be doing a good job using up food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2016 7:06 AM
Julian slept very well last night. Didn’t wake up till 5 then went back to sleep after 4 oz of milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2016 5:33 PM
Poop everywhere.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2016 5:34 PM
Everywhere.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2017 6:50 PM
Passports have arrived!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2017 6:53 PM
Julian is now refusing to give his passport back.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2018 3:54 PM
I’ve mentioned I hate phones, right?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2018 6:02 PM
Calvin thinks it’s completely unreasonable that I’m giving him a day to clean his room and will take away the electronics if it isn’t clean within that time period.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2018 6:03 PM
Also, he has really emphatic stomping down.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2020 10:50 AM
I’m always bemused when I see mothers of 4-year-olds wonder if it’s time to transition out of a crib. How did their children not start climbing out way before now? (Also, how can this possibly work with potty training?)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2020 11:11 AM
Julian has discovered the copier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 11, 2020 12:12 PM
Another problem with working from home when the kids are here: it’s harder to eat unhealthy without them figuring it out.

Twitter: May 10

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2009 2:54 PM
Calvin got about 2 oz from breastfeeding. Now we’re off to the library.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2010 8:01 AM
It’s confirmed: changes on my development server are messing with my production server.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2010 2:56 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed learning new animal sounds today! Moo Moo!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2010 4:22 PM
Just got back from the park. We were going to stay longer but it got very windy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2010 5:49 PM
Calvin is now having fun playing in the sand and generally getting messy.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2011 8:47 AM
Woke up not feeling well this morning but Calvin’s fine. Daycare reports there’s something hitting the staff but not kids.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2011 4:46 PM
Woke up just now to pick up Calvin from daycare only to discover that was a very bad idea. It’s great to have a husband I can call :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2011 4:56 PM
I think it’s back to bed now . . .

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2012 8:08 AM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin enjoyed making a list of bugs!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2012 5:29 PM
Our house is finished being painted! Now we can really move in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2012 7:37 PM
Wow, Calvin is covered head to foot in dirt. I wonder if this is a tactic to require a bath and thus delay bedtime?

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2013 7:16 AM
It’s way, way, too early to be calling people on the phone.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2015 1:53 PM
I managed 30 min of exercise without Julian waking up!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2016 7:07 PM
I shattered my iPod screen :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2016 7:36 PM
Well, the good news is I found my 5th gen iPod which has a broken lock button but otherwise still works.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2017 5:57 PM
I forgot to turn time bake on :(

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2018 8:38 AM
Argh! Why can’t we all just conduct business via email, like civilized people. *sigh*

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2019 1:01 PM
This was in Calvin’s room. (I did insist on the room cleaning, the rest is him.)
A sheet of paper taped to the wall. It says To Do. In red marker, 1. Clean Room. There is also a red frowny face. It is crossed off in black ink with the word Done! and a smiley face next to it. The black pen was clearly written by someone else. The list continues: In black marker 2. Finish Citidell and a small castle has been drawn. 3. Make Movie Marker Poster. In multicolored marker. 4. Put Comic Stage-Thar.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2021 3:48 PM
This is giving me flashbacks to the H1N1 vaccine in 2009:1

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 10, 2021 8:22 PM
I need to pack to make sure I don’t get behind but I’m not sure exactly what I can pack at this point . . .

  1. Post from November 5, 2009, “Still no booster flu (or H1N1) vaccine available for Calvin. I’m losing count of the times I’ve called the pediatrician’s office.” https://twitter.com/spreadsheetmom/status/5460458321 ↩

Twitter: May 9

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2009 10:29 AM
Somehow even though @calvinsdad took a feeding, I got more sleep Thursday night. However, I’m awake and about to eat breakfast now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2009 12:10 PM
Just showered and returned from my morning walk. I always feel much more human afterwards.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2009 2:40 PM
Calvin held his rattle (once I placed it in his hand) for the first time today.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2010 8:35 AM
I think my back/neck is a little better today.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2011 4:02 PM
Just got back from walking to and from daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2011 4:06 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun painting this morning.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2011 4:59 PM
Making Harvest Vegetables with Pasta tonight (https://www.gemsvegetariancooking.com/wiki/Fettuccine_with_Harvest_vegetables). Even the sautéed vegetables by themselves are addictive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2011 5:04 PM
Bought a sun hat for myself that fits perfectly. Just noticed the size is labeled “Toddler’s One Size.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2012 7:26 AM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin enjoyed making train sounds!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2013 3:26 PM
It’s very interesting to hear Calvin vehemently explain to 5, using many words, that she’s not allowed in his room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2013 7:20 PM
It rained much of the day but cleared up around supper time so I spent _more_ time pulling up mint.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2015 7:52 AM
Yup, still raining out there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2015 9:30 AM
Moo, Baa, La la la! ends with the question, “It’s quiet now. What do you say?”. Julian, *hiccup*.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2015 9:05 PM
Hm . . . I swear the power just blinked for a second.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2016 4:15 PM
Julian’s bottom fourth tooth has finally broken through!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2016 4:54 PM
Bad timing that we’re leaving our large yard just as Julian is starting to appreciate it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2016 5:09 PM
I’m using up pantry leftovers! https://www.food.com/recipe/lasagna-in-a-skillet-in-about-30-minutes-321529

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2018 4:32 PM
When I told Calvin to “clean” his shoes, I should have specified via shaking rather than drowning.

Twitter: May 8

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:13 AM
Calvin got up at 2 and then 7 last night. Not bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:34 AM
I’ve eaten breakfast, exercise, and showered all before 9:30 AM. I think this might be a first since Calvin was born.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:44 AM
Calvin is currently engaged in tummy time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 9:46 AM
It’s hard to tell when Calvin is actually upset or just working hard at rolling over, etc.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 10:30 AM
(I mean, learning to roll over. He isn’t actually doing it yet.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 10:40 AM
Calvin still appears to be a fan of Bach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 1:38 10:40 AM
Maybe I should hunt down some Bach recordings to play for him. Though, he didn’t seem very fond of the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 1:38 PM
Calvin has this distressing habit of waking up from naps and being hungry RIGHT NOW.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2009 4:03 PM
Our local Walgreens rents both baby scales and breast pumps. Who knew?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 8:30 AM
Calvin has been in a really bad mood ever since he saw the crackers I’m packing for snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 5:08 PM
Calvin really likes Mung Beans & Rice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2010 6:37 PM
Calvin prefers to eat his applesauce with 2 spoons.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:01 PM
Calvin is insisting on putting 2 pairs of underwear on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:02 PM
Nevermind. Now he’s up to 3 pairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2011 3:05 PM
Ok, now he has added pants. I wonder if he’s planning to run away from home dressed in his entire wardrobe.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2012 5:26 PM
Colors are starting to be painted on the wall. I’m very excited! :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2012 5:30 PM
I love our new house. Calvin has completely forgotten that we brought a DVD home from the library and is playing in the backyard.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 1:44 PM
Julian is 5042 grams.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 4:09 PM
Calvin and Nana are playing a very creative version of tic tac toe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:43 PM
My body seems to be under the erroneous impression that I did not eat supper and a significant after-supper snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:52 PM
Dear rain, I love you but why do you have a vendetta against our basement?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2015 10:53 PM
Also, since I’m going to bed so late Julian is going to give me 1 hr of sleep and then demand attention the rest of the night.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2016 7:55 AM
The basil survived the winter. Can it learn to live outside again?
A large rectangular planter in a back yard. The planter contains chives and columnar basil.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2017 5:50 PM
The kids are quiet in a reading cave. 😍
Picture of a living room with an entertainment center to one side and a couch on the other. In the middle, taking up most of the picture, is something draped with a white blanket.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
I have been offered (and accepted) a job in Seattle. So, the question becomes, “why Seattle”? For me, it boils down to a more balanced life. Being able to wake up later, more flexibility with my day, having family within a 2 hr drive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
I’ve never lived in Seattle so I’m leery of making grand statements about how great it will be. However, here’s my dream of what life in Seattle might include:
* Both of us living reasonably close to work.
* Knowing exactly where our children will go to school

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Working in the same city that my kids are in and being able to get pick them up within 1/2 hr of being called.
* Being able to drop the kids at Grandma’s house and get extended alone time with
@calvinsdad.
* Taking the kids bike riding on the Burke-Gilman trail.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Taking the kids to see the Ballard Locks
* Snow (ice?) in winter!
* Olympic National Park (temperate rainforest!!)
* Seeing Mt Rainier
* Seattle Central Library (this one feels like cheating but it’s a marvelous building)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:35 AM
* Pioneer Square
* Closer proximity to Canada (never hurts to have a backup plan ;) )
(More later but I’m about to lose internet access.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 7:38 AM
* Coffee (Not drinking coffee, I tend to forget this one but I think it’s reasonable to expect truly fantastic coffee is available in Seattle.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 4:50 PM
Tugboat Story Time https://web.archive.org/web/20180325145153/http://cwb.org/classes/tugboat-storytime/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:00 PM
Living Computer Museum (allegedly includes The Oregon Trail) – https://livingcomputers.org

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:03 PM
Mount Baker Ski area (since we’re dreaming, I’m going to dream the drive there is nothing like the drive to Tahoe) – 5th graders get free admission

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 5:17 PM
Strawberries!!! Nobody does berries better than the Washington and Oregon.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad May 8, 2018 6:09 PM
Mt Baker looks small and far away, surely there’s something bigger and closer?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2018 6:25 PM
Well, I’m not a skier so I can’t really offer a good opinion. The book I was reading is geared for children. It said it’s 2 1/2 hrs away from Seattle.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2019 8:45 PM
Julian is still running a fever :( I don’t remember either kid running a fever this long before. We used up a brand new bottle of ibuprofen. (I’m not giving it to him just to treat the fever, he’s miserable without it.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2019 5:52 PM PM
Julian is _finally_ better. That certainly took longer than I was expecting. However, just in time to go on the church camp out with my parents.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 8, 2020 2:44 PM
The Solar House is pending :( It was completely to be expected but I really wanted this house to stick around long enough for us to try to get it. It’s not often a house goes for sale that has a book written about it.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6801-Sherwick-Dr-Berkeley-CA-94705/24820777_zpid/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 9, 2020 10:34 AM
It’s this book: https://amazon.com/Solar-House-Terry-Galloway-ebook-dp-B0084BPK8Y/dp/B0084BPK8Y/ Among other things, the house has (or had an one point) a touchscreen CRT (old-style computer monitor) to control the various systems.

Twitter: May 7

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 9:51 AM
I must have gotten more sleep than I realized last night. I’m feeling pretty chipper this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:11 AM
I just got back from walking. I actually still feel pretty awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:11 AM
Now I’m off to shower while Calvin is still somewhat dopey from the walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:35 AM
Apparently Calvin is hungry again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 11:38 AM
Or . . . he just wanted mommy to play some Bach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 12:09 PM
Our 2nd set of Fuzzi Bunz (cloth diapers) have arrived! These are new and improved with hip snaps!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 3:58 PM
Mental note: do _not_ try to evaluate a daycare facility while toting around a baby.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2009 5:48 PM
Okay, I’m ready to go to bed now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 6:52 AM
Oh bother. I see we got a light dusting of snow. That couldn’t have been good for the plants. I’m a bad gardener . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 1:47 PM
Bad day at work. Server crashed. Only possibilities for crash seem improbable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 3:13 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playin in the treehouse outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 3:13 PM
I think Calvin would enjoy in/with anything that was outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 4:19 PM
It turns out that Calvin can open the sliding glass door when it’s unlocked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 5:58 PM
Calvin still can’t master unpureed cottage cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2010 6:08 PM
Calvin just had another breathing incident. Fortunately, I handled it better this time which is good because @calvinsdad hadn’t arrived yet

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2011 6:55 AM
Yesterday was a bit too warm for me but I do enjoy waking up to summer-like mornings (aside from the noisy birds . . . ).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2012 4:12 PM
Painters at our house so took Calvin to the Children’s museum in Denver. Why does this wear me out more than him?

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2013 6:51 PM
It might have been a mistake to hand the boys the library’s newest LEGO book prior to supper.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 1:04 PM
I started off so good with thank you notes but am now horribly behind.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 1:12 PM
Calvin’s 529 now has enough money for one year at WWU, assuming he doesn’t want to sleep or eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 5:32 PM
Julian appears to smile (sometimes) at me when I smile at him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2015 5:36 PM
Julian is cooing calmly at a picture book while I make supper. (yea!!!)

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2017 11:09 AM
We got bookcases then took a side trip to Oakland Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
Silhouette of Jaeger, Julian, and Calvin looking at a view of San Francisco through tourist telescopes. Calvin's back to us and is looking through one. Jaeger is positioned sideways and is positioning Julian so he can see through the telescope.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2017 8:58 PM
I really abhor homework.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2018 7:14 PM
BelGioioso has let me down. I was teaching math by multiplying calories per gram for fat, carbs, and protein and the numbers did not match the total calorie count :(

(I get we were running into rounding errors but still, it wasn’t helpful.)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 2:20 PM
My roses are opening! Quite a few of them, including this one, smell quite nice.
A close-up view of a large peach-colored rose with glossy dark green leaves.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 2:30 PM
The poppies are very happy.
Bright orange California poppies in a planter box in the yard.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 4:01 PM
We’re going to make ice cream tonight! (Interestingly, so far I’ve seen no cream shortages in our stores.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 7, 2020 4:58 PM PM
I was sure that Julian would like the idea of pineapple ice cream but I was wrong. So, we’re having chocolate, with fudge swirl instead.

Twitter: May 6

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 11:13 AM
Calvin has been kind of cranky this morning and keeps spitting up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 11:13 AM
I think we’re going to try family nap time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 12:36 PM
Well, it was a good nap but now Calvin’s furious and ready to eat again (I think).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 1:36 PM
I think we may have been overfeeding Calvin when all he wanted was to be held. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work well with pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 1:40 PM
Or maybe not. I’m so confused. *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 3:46 PM
I’m trying to grab a quick bite of lunch between breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 4:56 PM
It’s very convenient that Calvin has decided to take a nap just as I’m trying to get supper going.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2009 6:31 PM
I’ve decided Calvin’s favorite toy is a dragon fly that hangs from a mirror we have for him.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 7:46 AM
I’m *really* ready for this cold to be over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:36 PM
Well, the good news is that I’ve worked enough this week that I should be able to take time off next week without delving into vacation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:36 PM
Now I really must stop working and quickly clean up the kitchen before picking Calvin up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 1:38 PM
I’m not sure if we’ll go to the park today. It’s looking a bit dubious outside. Maybe we’ll just circle outside the house umpteen times.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:29 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed coloring with markers and kicking balls around outside!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:29 PM
I’m currently making Calvin Brown Rice Pancakes for breakfast tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 3:59 PM
Calvin is having fun pushing his high chair all over the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:25 PM
Calvin let me practice the piano for a little bit and then he had fun banging on it while I held him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:25 PM
Now we’re off to explore the drippy outdoors.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:40 PM
The good news is Calvin doesn’t think mud tastes good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 4:54 PM
Calvin is painting designs on the porch in water with his sippy cup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 6:47 PM
Calvin is having fun in the bath with his floating book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2010 7:57 PM
Finished picking up the house. Now settling down for a relaxing review of legal docs.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:23 AM
It’s weird coming back to Colorado and seeing that most of the deciduous trees are still bare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:24 AM
Also, I need to go on a major vegetable/fruit buying binge. Nothing is left in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 9:49 AM
Our house continues to astound, and not in a good way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 1:26 PM
Calvin is throwing a mini-tantrum because he wants to go to the library today (instead of tomorrow).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2015 6:20 AM
Well, that was not a good night. I wonder if Julian is going through a growth spurt.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2015 8:40 AM
Breastfeeding with a side of nausea. Fun.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 7:40 AM
Our milk leaked all over the fridge last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 4:12 PM
I accidentally read the comments. They turned out surprisingly civil. This time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2016 6:01 PM
Julian is industriously pulling out all his clothes and placing them in random bins around his room.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2017 7:07 AM
I need an actual pantry in this house.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2018 3:23 AM
In retrospect, walking would have been faster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2018 5:03 PM
I drove to Whole Foods which was a mistake due to the parking situation.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2019 9:27 PM
Julian is still sick :(

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 1:00 PM
Giving we’re planning to move, I realized I should stop hoarding the Asian pear freezer jam I made last fall. I’m using it in my PB&J sandwich for lunch and it’s delightful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 2:42 PM
Calvin and I working in the same office clearly isn’t optimal. However, it is kind of nice that he’s getting a glimmer of what my job involves. It’s a type of library work that you never see in books or movies.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 3:34 PM
Julian knocked on the office door and asked for his iPad. It was left in our bedroom so I ran up to get it, unlocked it, and then gave it to Julian. He then told me he didn’t want to use it, he just needed it for his blanket fort.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2020 3:34 PM
I guess it’s important for blanket forts to have all the modern conveniences available.

Twitter: May 5

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:34 AM
Strange night. I had to wake Calvin up to feed him at 5:30 cause he’d been 10 hrs without eating which seemed too long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:36 AM
Just finished our morning feeding but I’m not convinced he’s really done and isn’t just taking a mid-breakfast nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:36 AM
Maybe I’ll see how he feels after I finish my breakfast and pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 9:41 AM
Of course, he might start complaining before I get to pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 10:35 AM
Just finished showering. I’m running off to shower and hopefully take a walk after that.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 11:49 AM
We’re back from our walk. It’s pretty warm out there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 12:07 PM
Time for another feeding cycle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 1:34 PM
This should be exciting. Calvin’s inconsolable and I have a trip to the doctor’s office soon . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 4:01 PM
I’m taking a brief break between breast and bottle feedings to grab a bit of lunch. I wonder if Calvin will stay happy that long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2009 4:56 PM
Bother, I forgot when I started pumping. Hmm . . . maybe another 5 min?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 7:58 AM
I really hate cold medicine. It seems to cause restless nights and weird dreams. However, it’s better than not breathing :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 8:02 AM
@Yanthor I was using MucinexD, not NyQuil, but it’s the Pseudoephedrine I have problems with which I believe NyQuil D also has.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 2:21 PM
It occurs to me that maybe I should try reading to Calvin at the breakfast table while he’s eating. At least he’s contained :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 3:04 PM
Now that Calvin’s eating solid food I keep needing to remind myself to not make supper as spicy as usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 3:33 PM
Work migration isn’t going well. I have a headache :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 4:09 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed dancing with friends today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 4:26 PM
Whew, finally done with work for the done. It’s always exciting to try talking to our vendor while keeping Calvin entertained.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 6:33 PM
The kitchen is a mess but I’m going to the park with Calvin anyway because I need a break.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2010 6:47 PM
Calvin is smearing sweet potato all over his face.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2011 8:21 AM
Calvin is now eating snap peas for breakfast (he saw them when I packed my lunch).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2011 5:46 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun with the farm house :)”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 10:55 AM
Currently on the Mt Hood Railroad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 5:02 PM
Made it through security!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 6:58 PM
All airports should have a Powells bookstore in them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2013 10:52 PM
Arrived at DIA but we’re in the back of the plane.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 6, 2013 12:23 AM
We’re home.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2015 6:05 PM
I might have a bread problem.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 6:53 am
Julian is mostly eating his cereal correctly with a spoon!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 9:47 am
I am relieved that if I have to quit HPLD at least I’ll be living in an area that provides good library service.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 11:44 am
I’m running out of things to do at work before I quit. I still have 2 weeks left. Such a weird feeling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:12 pm
Ok . . . I have groceries. Now where are they going to fit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:18 pm
And after all that, I forgot to get maple syrup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 2:23 pm
I am _really_ going to miss my fridge.

[I still miss that fridge.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 4:34 pm
I have a contract to sell the piano! Way less than I was hoping but we were getting down to the line.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 4:38 PM
I have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. It’s too hot!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 6:29 PM
Julian wears Calvin’s old pajamas!
One-year-old Julian, dressed in spaceship themed pajamas, drinks from a baby bottle while looking at the camera. The pajamas are dark blue with orange trim around the sleeves and neck and a stylized spaceship on the front.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 10:08 PM
@spreadsheetmom
Here’s a photo for comparison:
One-year-old Calvin, dressed in spaceship themed pajamas, looks at the camera while trying to shove some unidentified round shape into his mouth. The pajamas are dark blue with orange trim around the sleeves and neck and a stylized spaceship on the front.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2016 10:10 PM
When I see baby pictures of Calvin they feel like Julian to me. I have a hard time remembering Calvin was that little.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2017 11:43 AM
I should not be allowed to go in book stores.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2017 12:23 PM
Julian is giving me instructions on how to get back to our house.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2018 7:46 AM
Julian really likes turning our fireplace on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2018 2:10 PM
The couch just acquired a festive red crayon “circle”.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2019 9:54 AM
Calvin is such a good big brother.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 8:24 AM
I don’t know why, but it seems like every evening I go to bed late Julian has a bad night. Currently, he seems to be in the “growing pains” stage of development which I recall myself as being ghastly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:37 PM
It’s time for the ceremonial matching of lids to containers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:48 PM
For a while, the pizza place @calvinsdad was ordering pizza from sent us huge amounts of mozzarella cheese for our salad which we never used. I dutifully would put it away in the freezer for later but we’re not mozzarella people.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2020 4:48 PM
Today, I will finally be using it!

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 5, 2021 7:35 AM
I got flowers from @calvinsdad !
Pink roses in a glass vase.

Twitter: May 4

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 9:47 AM
Just finished breastfeeding and feeding Calvin. Now to breakfast and pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 10:41 AM
Finished pumping. If I hurry, I can take Calvin on a walk before the next feeding cycle starts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 11:39 AM
We successfully walked to the park today. However, I turned around when a huge gust of wind started up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:02 PM
If I wake Calvin up now will he go back down for an afternoon nap?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:02 PM
I’m not sure I want to risk it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:03 PM
I think I’m going to take this opportunity for a shower.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 12:36 PM
The siesta is over. It’s definitely time to feed again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 1:54 PM
Well, Calvin appeared to be finished eating. However, now that I’m hooked up to the pump he’s complaining. Maybe he’s just cranky?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:00 PM
He appears to like taking mini-naps between feedings. Unfortunately, it’s not very efficient.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:41 PM
To make up for yesterday, it appears that Calvin is taking both a late morning _and_ a early afternoon nap :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2009 2:48 PM
Calvin just woke himself up by spitting formula up through his nose. He is not happy.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:46 AM
Calvin started waking up a little before 5 but when I picked him up at 6:30 he laid his head down on my shoulder and went back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:47 AM
We’re just now working on breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 3:05 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin enjoyed dancing to music with friends today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 3:05 PM
From daycare today: “Calvin had a blast playing with instruments today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 6:14 PM
Calvin and I went outside and wandered around our house for more than an hour. I’m exhausted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 6:14 PM
I’ve also been eating way more chocolate chips today than I should. Probably should find a healthier energy food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:13 PM
Calvin is actually having fun splashing in his bath.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:16 PM
He is now blowing bubbles in the tub and giggling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 7:30 PM
It feels like I’ve been tweating about Calvin less frequently but I think it’s because he’s so mobile it’s hard to follow with the computer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 8:38 PM
Going to fold diapers and Calvin’s clothes as I watch an episode of _Castle_ then I need to do a bit of after-hours library work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2010 10:09 PM
I know I’m up too late when @calvinsdad goes to bed before me. However, I’m finally done with work for the night.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 7:55 AM
Calvin has developed a sudden passion for Soy Milk. I’m dubious since it’s more processed than regular milk. Of course, I prefer soy milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 3:05 PM
I’ve been off the internet for more than 1/2 the day. It seems like more should have happened.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2011 5:32 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a busy morning giving and making Mother’s Day cards.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2012 6:27 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed using lacing cards!”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 12:09 PM
I’ve made my monthly pilgrimage to Vitamin Cottage. Objectively, we probably have enough food for 6 months.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 2:45 PM
It’s probably not a good sign that we’re only in May and I feel the weather is too hot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2014 4:24 PM
Calvin just brought a whole mess of hangers down from his bedroom. Science project, art project, or torture device?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2015 1:45 PM
I successfully went walking with Julian in the Boba carrier!!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:08 AM
Ok, I put _some_ dishes dirty in the dishwasher last night and everything was clean in the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:09 AM
I’m not completely sold but it is good to at least consider changes long-standing routines.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 7:09 AM
Though I think for now I’ll only try it with freshly dirty dishes where I run the load immediately.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 2:38 PM
I set aside time to plan where things go in the new kitchen but I spent most of the time blindly staring at our current kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2016 5:42 PM
Dirtiest load yet. How well is the dishwasher going to work . . .

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2017 5:57 PM
My weekend begins! @calvinsdad isn’t home supper so we’re eating junk food :)

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 9:28 AM
Julian appears to have made the connection that when he’s running a fever he gets as much juice as he wants.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 11:24 AM
Julian is still sick which is too bad because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 3:56 PM
Julian is feeling better. So much so that he is insisting on trying a pedal bike. He is not ready. This will end in tears.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 3:58 PM
Ok, he did not actually insist on falling down before figuring out he needed more time on the balance bike.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:07 PM
We have a rose!

Close up of a rose with white petals and dark pink edges.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:10 PM
Also, the poppies are happy today.

A bunch of California poppies. The poppies are bright orange flowers with deep green leaves.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 4:13 PM
More flowers.

A large bush covered in bright purple flowers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2019 6:53 PM
Yes! I can make crepes with this stove.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2020 4:22 PM
The problem with sesame bagels is the seeds get everywhere. (Also, I should have bought at least 2x as much as I did.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 4, 2020 8:31 PM
One thing about masks, they do a good job of keeping the tiny swarms of bugs out of my nose.

Twitter: May 3

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2009 11:01 AM
Wandering off to Walgreens to pick up a humidifier for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2009 12:02 PM
Turns out that Enfamil formula is cheaper at Walgreens than Costco.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin is off for his first official day in First steps, the next room up at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin seems fine but another girl toddled over to me and demanded a hug.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 11:37 AM
It feels like my cold decided I wasn’t suffering enough. Now my whole head feels bloated.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 3:10 PM
Calvin’s drinking from his sippy cup (this is the one I modified so there isn’t a filter and the water just drips out).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 3:56 PM
Calvin has been throwing a fit today everytime he sees a banana or cracker and I don’t give it to him. However, he’s not getting more.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 4:39 PM
Calvin is very cranky this afternoon. I had trouble getting anything useful done. Now we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2010 10:16 PM
Well, I meant to write a blog post today but then @calvinsdad and I got sidetracked discussing various financial scenarios.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2011 5:53 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting this morning.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2011 5:54 PM
We went to the library after daycare and picked out lots of train books.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2012 9:17 PM
Well, 1 of the 6 colors I brought home to test works. I guess that’s progress.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:36 AM
Calvin just threw up :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:37 AM
When asked if he felt better other than his stomach he replied, “Everything feels ok except my esophagus and stomach.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2014 7:42 AM
All things considered, Calvin seems pretty chipper at the moment.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:44 AM
I am pretty sure Julian’s first sentence is “bye bye poop”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 5:46 PM
Julian is enjoying his lentils, which is good. Except instead of hard wood floors we have lentil wood floors.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 5:56 PM
Calvin, “oopsie”. Me, “why did you squeeze that?” Calvin, “Because it was squishy.” Hard to argue with that logic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:07 PM
Today I read that modern detergents work better with food left on dishes. I’m trying this out. I expect to regret it.

[Context: Both Jaeger and I were raised in households that religiously prewashed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Also, the dishes turned out fine.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2016 6:58 PM
A mom asks, “how do you make sure your quiet child gets enough attention?” Silver lining, I don’t have this problem.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2017 5:50 PM
I’m reading _Confessions of a Domestic Failure_ and I want to annotate like it’s a textbook.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2017 5:51 PM
“Target is life” is completely true for mothers with babies.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 9:09 AM
Parenting tip of the day: never get rid of your baby monitor, even when you think your kid has outgrown it. It has so many uses. (Also, basic audio works just fine. No need to get fancy video that comes with substandard security.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 11:44 AM
At family reunion we had a different room for the kids and put it in there. Right now, I’m working but Julian is sick so I put it in the room he’s in so I can hear if he calls (not going to be an issue in a NYC apartment . . . ).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 11:45 AM
Julian is delighted to have a mommy pager but I think I’m still getting more work done than if he was in the same room and trying to sit on my lap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 1:41 PM
Ok, this is one of the higher fevers that Julian has had. Of course, I had the worse time convincing him to take another dose of ibuprofen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 1:52 PM
I have temporarily given up trying to work and am now holding Julian while he sleeps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 3:49 PM
The ibuprofen _finally_ appears to have worked and he’s now sleeping more comfortably.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2019 3:56 PM
I spoke too soon. He has woken up and is crying again.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 3, 2020 9:45 PM
Just when we think we’ve seen everything, today I found a house that has a bathroom within a bathroom.