Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: May 2

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 1:18 PM
Yes, we all are still alive. I actually got quite a bit of sleep last night but it made for a late morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 1:18 PM
We’re now going to go take Calvin on a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2009 8:28 PM
Just setup Calvin’s new Pack N Play we got at the shower. As @calvinsdad says, “it looks reasonably functional.” :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 11:54 AM
Just got back from Costco and Calvin fell asleep for a couple of min. Now I’m not sure if he’d nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 12:10 PM
Calvin did not seem particularly thrilled with the offer of peas for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2010 7:14 PM
Well, Calvin sat on the potty for a good 5 min but no luck. At least no bath messes yet . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2011 9:51 AM
Calvin survived his dental appointment. Everything looks good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2011 3:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with some new trucks we got out in our room.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2012 3:52 PM
Our house is slowly becoming livable.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2013 11:15 AM
At the Oswald West beach. The weather is AMAZING with warm sun and no wind.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2015 9:36 AM
Calvin strongly feels that I should call Julian by his name rather than “baby” so he’ll learn his name faster.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2015 10:42 AM
It feels like I just finished feeding Julian.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2016 8:12 AM
I will be so happy when I no longer use the Gunbarrel Shell. It feels like they have the slowest pumps in existence.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2016 5:15 PM
The zucchini is good enough Calvin won’t complain about eating it but bad enough he doesn’t want more.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2018 7:34 PM
We have a broccoli shortage today.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 12:46 PM
Julian allegedly has a temp of 102 and didn’t eat lunch but still has enough energy to run down the sidewalk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 1:29 PM
We have arrived home and Julian is now very happily playing in the playroom (I did stop by Bartell’s, buy Ibuprofen, and dose I’m as soon as I picked him up which probably explains some of his happinesses.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 1:45 PM
He only ate some blueberries and is now downstairs voluntarily cleaning up the playroom(!?)
He has just announced he’s hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 12:46 PM 1:47 PM
Ahhh, he wants to get out the duplo train tracks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2019 9:19 PM
I know it’s completely impractical for our family but I’m walking past house boats and now I really want to live on one.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2020 8:45 AM
I woke up at 5:30 today and was convinced I only had an hour left before I had to get up and start getting ready for work.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:15 AM
It’s amazing how good Calvin is at playing with Julian when he has chores to do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:29 AM
This is my off-the-mountain grocery shopping week. My cart didn’t look excessive until I got home and tried to put everything away. Fairly certain we could survive 2 months without leaving the house as long as we had water and electricity.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 2, 2021 11:32 AM
Oh, and the Stone family will be excited to learn the lost sheep has come home and I once again have a Costco card. Though, I haven’t gone shopping there yet so it’s not to blame for today’s grocery trip.

(New house is 10 min away.)

Twitter: May 1

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:18 AM
I’m up for the moment. Calvin’s not eating enough to actually satisfy him so he keeps snacking and then taking 1+ min naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:20 AM
I’ve given up for the moment and am pumping and eating breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 9:35 AM
Well, he seems marginally happy right now so I’m going to try for another nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 10:54 AM
I’m taking Calvin on a walk. This may end in (literal) tears.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 11:40 AM
We’re back and only a few tears. Now I expect he’ll want to eat at any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 1:55 PM
Well, it appears I can successfully take care of both baby and myself. Unfortunately, I don’t appear to be able to do anything else.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 2:19 PM
I’m using the new baby monitor Grandma Logan gave us for the first time. It’s wonderful to be able to leave him sleeping in another room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 2:22 PM
The cats are now desperately trying to regain control of the couch. However, at least one of them must go fairly soon for my next pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 5:45 PM
My tweets are once again disappearing . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2009 5:45 PM
I’m back from the work shower. Everyone was very generous and I Calvin got cute stuff. I’m going to let @calvinsdad unload the car :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 7:58 AM
Calvin got up really late which was great since I didn’t sleep well due to back/congestion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 7:58 AM
Now he’s avidly eating a breakfast of split pea soup (Sabbath is always a weird meal day).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 8:04 AM
I find it funny that I have extremely cheap applesauce, for Calvin’s spoon practice, in the fridge with expensive applesauce, for us to eat

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 2:06 PM
Calvin was just rolling his toy back and forth with a little girl.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 3:57 PM
Church messed up Calvin’s food schedule today so he’s having a bigger than normal “snack.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2010 8:06 PM
Working on figuring out what herbs I want to attempt to grow this year.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2011 12:26 PM
Broccoli, cheese, and strawberries mixed together. Yum yum.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2012 3:52 PM
It’s never a good sign when the painter wanders around your new house and keeps repeating, “they [prior owners] must have been artistic.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2013 4:59 PM
I’m sitting barefoot at the Oregon beach in May. This seems implausible.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 9:27 AM
Yes, Julian is fitting nicely in 3-6 month pajamas. He has long legs and big feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 2:43 PM
Julian is 4898 grams (10 lbs 12.77 oz)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2015 4:23 PM
Argh. Waiting too long to get supper started.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:50 PM
Today I explicitly am going to start trying to use up all the extra food in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:54 PM
I started this plan out by going to the grocery store and buying more food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:55 AM
I went to the grocery store because I ran out of ibuprofen in the middle of the night. That was very sad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 1, 2016 7:42 PM
Our word of the day is prestidigitation.

Twitter: April 30

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 9:53 AM
I’m up for the day but Calvin still appears to be sleeping so haven’t tried feeding yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 12:23 PM
Breastfeeding went reasonably well. However, since trying bottle feeding, Calvin has been trying to snack ever since.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:41 PM
Calvin seems to be sleeping a lot today. I wonder if I should wake him up . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:42 PM
I probably shouldn’t have said that right before hooking myself up for a pumping. However, he still seems to be sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 1:44 PM
I just ordered another set of Fuzzi Bunz diapers: http://www.fuzzibunz.com/ The 12 we currently have work pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 2:22 PM
Calvin’s still sleeping but I expect to him to wake up any minute and demand food. I think I need to practice mini-naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 3:05 PM
Breastfeeding seems to wear Calvin out so he’s now taking a little nap. I think I should try to do the same.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2009 4:13 PM
I wouldn’t go through nearly so many cloth diapers if Calvin would stop going before I started changing him.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 12:11 PM
I’ve decided it’s time to start adding books about parenting “strong-willed” or “spirited” children to my TBR pile.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 12:12 PM
I find it amusing that in combing reviews for parenting books I can often tell whether a parent has an easy child or not ;)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:35 PM
Just got back from a massage. My neck/back still hurts but it’s much better than it’s been the last couple of days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:37 PM
First Steps (new daycare room) reports that Calvin and a girl in there are inseparable. Baby’s first girlfriend?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 2:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing outside today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2010 4:00 PM
It’s looking a little dubious outside so we’re going to go to the library instead of the park.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2011 8:23 AM
To my surprise, Calvin ate several pieces of grapefruit. I need to give up forecasting what he’ll eat vs not eat.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 7:25 AM
I finally made it to the new home at 10:00 last night after spending 11 hrs cleaning at the old house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 8:16 AM
Willow hopped up on the railing between Dining and Family rooms and then walked over onto the china cabinet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 8:16 AM
At least she isn’t cowering in the litter box anymore.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 9:51 AM
Calvin has figured out it’s fun to throw toys over the balcony. I’m trying to discourage this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 2:21 PM
A flaw with the kitchen layout: I can’t have the dishwasher open and reach the cupboards where the dishes go at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 5:18 PM
Progress is slow but things are getting unpacked. Calvin has been remarkably good at entertaining himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2012 6:47 PM
My convection oven worked perfectly. I got 3 dozen cookies baked at once.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 30, 2018 4:28 PM
The roses came out while I was gone. They smell beautiful!

Multiple bushes covered with white roses. In the very back is a sign that says Mountain View.

Twitter: April 29

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 8:48 AM
I’m up but still pretty groggy. Not sure why, last night wasn’t too bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 9:30 AM
Finished trying to breastfeed Calvin now working on pumping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 9:40 AM
Calvin’s tear ducts now appearing to be functioning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 10:08 AM
Calvin’s sleeping for the moment so I’m going to try taking a mini-nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 11:36 AM
Pumping again then running off to another appointment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2009 2:51 PM
Just finished feeding again. This one didn’t feel as good as the morning did but still managed 10 min each side. Now pumping again.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:42 AM
Calvin didn’t get up till 7:15 today which is probably good considering the short nap yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
Calvin’s breakfast for the last couple of days has been a fruit puree combined with little pieces of French toast with Almond butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
This appears to be an acceptable compromise to him between feeding himself and me feeding him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 7:50 AM
I think tomorrow we might try Quinoa pancakes with Peanut Butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 2:49 PM
I think very soon now Calvin is going to insist walking everywhere by himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 3:15 PM
It appears I cannot convince Calvin that the healthier crackers taste better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 3:22 PM
Calvins seems to like the quinoa pancakes I made him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 4:17 PM
Could Calvin be in the terrible 2s already?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2010 6:13 PM
Calvin is eating spinach. I wasn’t going to give it to him but he insisted *shrug*

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 8:00 AM
Calvin’s requesting broccoli for breakfast. #proudparent

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 4:54 PM
Calvin didn’t nap this afternoon. I’m tired.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 5:31 PM
From daycare: “Calvin colored on large paper at the table – he liked changing crayons the most.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2011 7:02 PM
It’s been a long day. I’m leaving the bedtime routine to @calvinsdad and trying to relax with a cup of hot chocolate.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2012 6:11 PM
I have the kitchen and baths cleaned at our old house. Still need to do vacuuming and basement (scary).

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2013 3:08 PM
On our way to the beach. Calvin is *very* excited.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2013 3:56 PM
I made a mistake not bringing sunglasses to the NW with me. Who would have guessed?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2015 7:09 AM
Breathing scrambled tofu is not advised.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2016 10:13 AM
Good to know info in renter’s policy, “Discharge of a nuclear weapon will be deemed a warlike act, even if accidental”

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 7:30 AM
I’m missing something. Surely the iOS timer can do more than just whole minutes!?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 7:31 AM
Uh-huh. Apparently I have to use Siri for this. I don’t like talking out loud :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2017 11:17 AM
We’re at Parkside Aquatic Park. Playground, sand, water, and airplanes. Something for everyone.

Julian on a playground rope bridge. He's dressed in a bright red shirt, with a sun hat, and has his hand reaching out toward the camera. He's clearly very unhappy.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2018 9:47 AM
Julian is still sleeping, after a truly atrocious night, and it’s making me nervous.

[He was waking up every 1-2 hours.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2018 10:42 AM
Julian loves the Boynton _Blue Hat, Green Hat_ app. One page allows you to pull out all Turkey’s clothes and dress him. This creates a mess. Last night Julian insisted we had to clean up Turkey’s room before moving to the next page.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 7:25 AM
Ok, that’s a little terrifying. I just discovered an account where I used real answers for the security questions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:36 AM
I saw the TechCrunch article about Apple removing certain parental control apps from their iOS store. I have some feelings about this.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/28/apple-defends-its-takedown-of-some-apps-monitoring-screen-time/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:38 AM
1) How did Apple not realize parental control apps were using MDMs till “last year”!? Seriously, does no one at Apple have children? My first exposure to it was in 2015.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:40 AM
2) “Parents shouldn’t have to trade their fears of their children’s device usage for risks to privacy and security” Yes, I completely agree except Apple gave us no alternative for YEARS. This is why oldest son has a Kindle even though I loath it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 8:53 AM
Oh, and in case @Apple is wondering why these parental control apps decided to use MDMs, it’s because kids are crafty. The non-MDM solutions, at least in 2015, were way too easy for kids to work around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 1:06 PM
Very good points in this, especially around safety and trip-chaining. Another aspect I use to run into was elevators. Maybe other places are different but BART’s were broken often enough you couldn’t rely on them for strollers. https://www.londonreconnections.com/2019/mind-the-gender-gap-the-hidden-data-gap-in-transport/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2019 6:42 PM
The house was hot tonight so we’re having homemade strawberry ice cream.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 9:16 AM
We’re trying a different school schedule today. Calvin does school work during specific periods but gets to choose what. If he finishes it all early, he’s done for the day. We’ll see how this goes.

White board with a schedule on it. In green, it shows the date as 4/29/2023. It says 9:00 Schoolwork. 9:30 schoolwork. 10:00 class meeting. 11:00 schoolwork. 11:30 exercise. 12:00 lunch/break. 1:00 math meeting or schoolwork. 2:00 schoolwork. 2:30 break. 2:45 schoolwork. 3:15 submit checklist.. In blue marker, on the right side of the board, it says: activities (check when done). Taco truck (lesson 1-3). math group meeting (optional). Harry Potter and/or other book. Journal. IXL (optional). Science Netflix or ecosystems. Jamestown prewriting. Art kanopy Video. End of day checklist.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 9:19 AM
Yesterday Calvin hyper focused on exactly one school subject, his taco truck math project, and didn’t get anything else done. Upon reflection, I realized that’s how I work sometimes too. So, we’ll see if this plan is better at flexing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 29, 2020 4:52 PM
Throughout the years I have sometimes felt a tad guilty for having so many children’s books when I work at a library and can always check out as many as we need. Not anymore. We’re at the point where Julian is scrounging our stacks looking for new books.

Twitter: April 28

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2009 9:50 AM
Managed to feed 10 min on one side and 8 on the other. Now to see how sore I get . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2009 9:52 AM
Because of the length of the feed, I think I’m going to try a shorter power pumping session.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2009 10:55 AM
I was going to try tummy time for Calvin but he appears to want to nap instead so I might try to take another quick nap also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2009 3:30 PM
Nana is taking Calvin out for a walk while I pump. I can take care of him while pumping but it is a little challenging.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 7:18 AM
After I went back to bed, I had trouble sleeping due to nasal congestion :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 7:53 AM
Fortunately, Calvin didn’t wake up till around 6:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 11:34 AM
Working from home means I don’t get snow days but apparently I do get “all district network access is down” days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 11:34 AM
Ironically, this happened just as IT was starting it’s monthly meeting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 2:44 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with stamps”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 5:51 PM
Just got back from the park and met Calvin’s twin again. It’s amazing, K, his mother, and I have had remarkably similar experiences.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2010 6:28 PM
Calvin only had a 1/2 hr nap today.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2011 3:27 PM
From daycare: “Calvin is getting more and more interested in painting – he painted with a sponge and a koosh ball today.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2012 4:49 PM
I thought this move would be hard on 5 but it turns out it’s Willow that’s deeply traumatized.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2013 5:12 AM
Woke up at 2:45 this morning and couldn’t get back to sleep. The good news is we’re leaving home with plenty of time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2013 6:46 AM
We’re through security and heading to bagels for first breakfast.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2014 7:49 AM
Oh look at that, I can make cashew butter in my spice grinder.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2015 9:45 AM
Travel with Calvin has become so easy we apparently decided we needed to up the difficulty so we had another child.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2015 1:38 PM
Good news. Julian’s car seat _should_ fit on most the flights we’re likely to take.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad Apr 28, 2015 1:41 PM
@spreadsheetmom Most?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2015 1:43 PM
@calvinsdad I checked planes to PDX, GEG, and PSC. I won’t guarantee it’ll fit for absolutely all flights.

Ted “Theodore” Logan @calvinsdad Apr 28, 2015 1:41 PM
@spreadsheetmom 737, A320, CRJ-700?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2015 3:35 PM
At grandma’s favorite place.
Calvin eating a chocolate ice cream cone. Calvin is wearing a green shirt and is holding an ice cream code in his right hand with very melted chocolate ice cream. His mouth is surrounded by chocolate ice cream.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2015 4:53 PM
Calvin is talking.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2019 7:11 PM
I finally got around to making piroshki today. The kids seem to like them.
https://valentinascorner.com/baked-piroshki-potatoes/

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 28, 2021 9:53 PM
I’m now packing a box full of @calvinsdad’s reject coffee equipment. He has a lot.

Twitter: April 27

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 9:02 AM
Well, I was *almost* ready by the time the cleaner’s showed up this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 9:55 AM
Today in my power pumping session I got 3 oz.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 10:33 AM
Going to try feeding Calvin with the stage 1 BreastFlow. This make take a while . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 4:58 PM 11:07 AM
Well, the slower nipple didn’t work out but his fish lips are improving.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 11:14 AM
Now trying tummy time with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 11:57 AM
Looks like he was trying really hard to roll over but he didn’t actually manage.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 1:02 PM
We’re running to the dr’s office early so we can feed Calvin once we get there but Calvin doesn’t want to wait . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 2:56 PM
Calvin now weight 10 lbs 10oz and measures 22.5 inches long. 75 percentile for both weight and weight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2009 4:58 PM
Calvin fed for 10 minutes on the left (easy but low supply) side.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2010 7:01 AM
Calvin ate his pureed tofu today. Now he’s contentedly chewing a piece of French Toast with Almond Butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2010 7:14 AM
Calvin is crying because I am refusing to eat the grimy French Toast he is offering me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2010 2:52 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed reading stories today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2010 11:10 PM
I’m having troubles sleeping so I think I’ll read myself into exhaustion :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2011 12:23 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin enjoyed playing with noodles in the sensory table.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2011 12:24 PM
This morning @calvinsdad and I observed Calvin spontaneously counting to 3.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2011 5:47 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had lots of fun playing with water and animals in the sensory table.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2012 7:45 AM
If all goes well, we’re selling and buying a house today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2012 7:32 PM
I’m exhausted and the moving has barely started. However, it is very exciting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2012 7:47 PM
Why did I always end up wanting the most expensive version of any product? Looking at replacement refrigerators now.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2013 10:31 AM
Just found 4 more eggs in our yard.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2013 4:03 PM
I’m very proud of myself. I looked up a Chinese character by the radical and counting strokes :)

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2014 11:34 AM
Calvin is feeling very cuddly today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2015 6:51 AM
Argh! Julian is firmly in the habit of waking up in the middle of the night now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2015 2:07 PM
Time to wakeup the sleeping baby *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2015 5:47 PM
Julian’s birth certificates have arrived!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2018 5:07 AM
On my first plane! Now hoping I can go to sleep.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Apr 27, 2019
We need a different bike rack for the car.

Twitter: April 26

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.

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.

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.

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 . . .

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

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.

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.

Twitter: April 25

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.

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.

2011

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

2012

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

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.

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.

Toddler Julian smiles up at the camera as he braces himself by putting his hands up on the wooden rectangular planter. In the background is a large round terracotta colored planter with dirt but no plants in it.

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.

A cloth mask on top of clothing. The cloth mask has pinkish red strawberries with green leaves on a blue background. It sits on top of a darker blue t-shirt.

Twitter: April 24

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.

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.

2012

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

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.

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.]

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?)

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.

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.

Twitter: April 23

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.

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.

2011

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2018

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

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.”

Screenshot of a math problem. It says Question 1. 1 point. Susan has 1/6 of a bottle of water. She wants to share it equally among herself and 2 friends. What fraction of the bottle of water would each person get? Blank 1: and then there is a text box to enter an answer.

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.)

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.