Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: February 3

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 7:33 AM
Calvin slept pretty good till 6:30 today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 7:33 AM
We’re trying millet for breakfast but he keeps pushing it out of his mouth. Still not figuring out he’s suppose to chew and swallow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 7:40 AM
Calvin is refusing to eat his normal breakfast because he’s too intrigued exploring the millet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 7:41 AM
It also looks like he’s trying to use his spoon to scoop up the millet but he always gives up and just takes a handful instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 7:50 AM
It might be time to buy a tarp for under the high chair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 8:39 AM
@calvinsdad Yeah, but then I couldn’t easily eat breakfast and check email at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 4:06 PM
@calvinsdad Magic?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2010 5:38 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the mirror today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 7:20 AM
Calvin slept in his newly configured toddler bed the entire night!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:00 PM
We were at Lowe’s and Calvin started insisting he needed to use the potty. I didn’t have a portable potty with me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:00 PM
I almost told Calvin to go in his diaper but decided that would set a bad precedent. So I dutifully trudged over to the adult restrooms.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:01 PM
I was quite surprised when Calvin managed to use the grown-up toilet with me helping to prop him on it!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:05 PM
Back home, Calvin is portioning out his deposits to maximize M&M production. This is why he only gets 2-3 M&Ms per deposit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:35 PM
Calvin has shelves in his closet!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 4:37 PM
“Shelves in the closet. Happy thought indeed. ” ~Elizabeth Bennet in _Pride and Prejudice_ 1995~

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 5:37 PM
We’re out of Edamame :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2011 6:43 PM
From daycare: “Calvin played with the cars (surprise :) ) and a wet wash cloth to clean the cars.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2012 3:23 PM
Calvin is playing hide and seek with his duplo ladder.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2014 6:36 PM
I just found a Black Bean Brownie recipe. @calvinsdad is extremely dubious.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2015 4:37 PM
I was not imagining things. @version2_1 went from head down to breech at the dentist office on Friday.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2016 6:10 PM
I’m sure there’s a reason my insane younger self thought I’d have time to play Settlers of Catan with Calvin tonight.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2018 8:26 AM
Julian has a cold :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2018 8:54 AM
Julian: My hand is stuck!
We get it free.
Me: Ok, don’t put your hand through there again.
Julian: Why??

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 3, 2021 3:36 PM
This is a really impressive plant. (Child included for scale.)
Julian, at around age 5, standing in front of an agave-like green plant which is taller than him. The leaves are thick and massive and look a bit like a green octopus.

Twitter: February 2

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 7:54 AM
Calvin slept in till 7 today, probably because of the late night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 7:55 AM
As we were reading this morning, he started pointing at the pictures instead of just patting them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 7:55 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: cherry sweet potato and pear cottage cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 9:41 AM
It’s time for Calvin’s nap but he doesn’t look even remotely tired.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 10:11 AM
He might be asleep now . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 5:44 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the mirror today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2010 5:52 PM
Calvin still hasn’t figured out that he’s suppose to _swallow_ the food he puts in his mouth.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2011 6:07 AM
Our house is down to 57 degrees. Brrrr

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2011 7:46 AM
Calvin is trying to tell ME that I’m “all done” with breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2011 10:18 AM
We have heat! (and it wasn’t as costly as I was afraid of)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2011 12:19 PM
I’m paranoid now and keep checking the thermometer but the temp appears to be staying steady.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2011 4:36 PM
Calvin has reached the, “I’m hungry but you can’t make me eat” stage.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2012 6:11 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a big lego tower.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2012 6:11 PM
In other news Calvin now takes maybe one nap a week at daycare.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2014 8:21 AM
I didn’t see a single person on my walk today till I get to the grocery store.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2014 10:31 AM
I’m not quite sure what to make of the fact that Willow and I just got into a hissing fight. (She was chewing my computer cord.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2014 2:40 PM
I saw frozen pigeon peas and couldn’t resist so this is what we’re having for lunch: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipe/pigeon-pea-curry/2dku7f7eh

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2015 8:10 AM
1/3 Calvin went to a CU women’s basketball game with his class yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2015 8:10 AM
2/3 He really enjoyed it and asked his teacher if this is a game boys can play too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2015 8:11 AM
3/3 His teacher thought it was a wonderful question and noted it was amazing to see the effect not watching sports TV at home has.
[Additional context: His teacher was a female basketball player and played both professionally (in Europe) and while in college (in the US).]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2015 11:32 AM
No peanut butter. How am I going to eat lunch?

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2016 11:10 AM
Yes, it does look like we actually got 1 ft of snow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2016 2:28 PM
Well, I guess it’s time to shovel the driveway.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2019 4:10 PM
No matter how many Duplos we own, the kids always navigate to new ones.
Julian sitting on the ground smiling at the camera dressed in a blue winter coat and red pants. The ground covering is black rubbery tiles and strewn about are brightly colored Duplo bricks.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 2, 2021 10:41 AM
Well, online school continues to involve an astonishing amount of troubleshooting. Today’s issue: Windows was refusing to show the “headset” volume so Calvin couldn’t adjust the volume down to a comfortable level.

Twitter: February 1

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2010 6:55 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: blueberry sweet potato.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2010 6:55 AM
He got up before 5:30 again today. I hope this isn’t a trend.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2010 10:53 AM
Calvin has been sleeping for over 2 hrs. I’ve gotten all kinds of things done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2010 8:44 PM
Daycare reports that Calvin has two teeth on the bottom coming in.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 7:42 AM
Since Calvin slept on the floor last night we had to take the space heater out of his room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 7:42 AM
Even though Calvin was dressed in his pajama snowsuit, his feet were freezing this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 7:44 AM
The school district is closed (due to projected cold) but daycare is still open *whew*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 8:03 AM
Calvin has a tendency to first pull down his pants and then waddle over to the potty with them around his ankles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 8:21 AM
Irony: Daycare is open but HPLD’s network is down so I can’t work anyway.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 1:23 PM
Refrigerator manual, “coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.” This is the first time I’ve tried since moving in . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 1:30 PM
Maybe I should set aside some time each not to throughly read all the manuals we have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 4:39 PM
My refrigerator is glowing. It’s a bit uncanny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 5:27 PM
From daycare: “Calvin painted with pink paint on a doiley this morning.” (presumably for valentine’s decorations?)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 5:29 PM
My manager once asked, “what legitimate library patron would ever have more than 50 books checked out?” Once again, I’ve hit the limit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 6:04 PM
My new aerobic step has arrived! Based on the packaging, I suspect it’s an original from 1980. However, at least it’s grey/black.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 6:38 PM
Our heater is refusing to stay on . . . Our thermostat is set at 72 and we’re down to 65.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2011 8:07 PM
Well, @calvinsdad appears to have fixed the heater problem by changing the batteries in the thermostat.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2012 12:56 PM
Our new living room art arrived! I’m so excited :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2012 4:07 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin had fun making an octopus.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2012 4:07 PM
From daycare today, “Calvin loved playing with Play Dough today!”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Feb 1, 2015 6:37 PM
I think I’m going to bed extra early tonight.

Twitter: January 31

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2010 12:27PM
Bother. I was going to go grocery shopping after the baby shower only to discover that I left my wallet in the other car.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2010 12:33 PM
Today is the one year anniversary of me going to the hospital. It’s weird to think that Calvin could have been 1 tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2010 3:50 PM
Went to grocery story with Calvin to give @calvinsdad a break. The Beco carrier worked great.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2010 4:02 PM
Calvin is feeding himself little pieces of freeze-dried apricots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2010 6:56 PM
We visited the library yesterday and once again Calvin’s book bag is overflowing.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 8:39 AM
In the 60s on Friday and now the forecasted high for tomorrow is 1 degree F. Colorado is a strange state.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 12:38 PM
I need to clean the fridge but I really don’t want to.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 4:53 PM
Between Calvins, the cats, and cooking, I’m losing count of how many times an hour I’m washing my hands *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 5:36 PM
Calvin is pantless but insists on wearing his very thick winter coat along with boots inside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 5:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin glued hearts onto paper and had fun dancing to animal actions.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 8:36 PM
@calvinsdad Oh my. Well, I guess it’s time to set up the toddler bed . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2011 8:47 PM
Given @calvinsdad’s news, I should probably make sure Calvin’s room really is toddler safe.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2013 1:47 PM
Nana is now here!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2014 7:27 AM
I’m not impressed by the amount of snow out there. I think we were promised more.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2014 11:54 AM
I decided to let Calvin have a snow day even though the snow itself is very wimpy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2014 11:54 AM
He’s been warbling, while working on Legos, most of the morning while I read very thick ILS manuals.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2014 1:18 PM
It just amazes me how well Calvin can entertain himself when he wants.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2015 7:16 AM
I was going to make an interesting breakfast but apparently I’m suppose to eat *right now* and don’t have time for it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2015 7:46 AM
As crafty as the internet can be, there don’t seem to be many examples of office cubicles turned into baby changing tables.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2016 2:49 PM
Ok, Julian slept really bad last night but I’m wondering if it’s because he didn’t eat much solid food while we were in the mountains.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2019 9:22 PM
We are playing Pandemic tonight @calvinsdad is using it as an excuse to preach to the choir.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 31, 2022 12:40 PM
Our fireplace works!!

Twitter: January 30

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2010 7:11 AM
Calvin decided he wanted to get up around 6 today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2010 3:43 PM
Trying to feed Calvin prunes & oatmeal. So far he looks dubious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2010 3:59 PM
Well, I guess he wasn’t too dubious. Calvin finished the whole jar.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2010 4:43 PM
I briefly considered pureeing some beets for Calvin but decided no one wanted the mess that would involve.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2011 10:49 AM
Went through weeding and straightening our bookshelves. Calvin enthusiastically helped me dust.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2012 5:00 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun painting.”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2014 6:03 PM
Our books might be slightly out of control.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2015 7:15 AM
Calvin woke up easily this morning but is very grouchy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2015 2:39 PM
Yep, I’m entering full-fledged nesting. This mostly seems to take the form of me bemoaning inefficient furniture.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 30, 2016 2:12 PM
It’s fantastic when breastfeeding works out but sometimes it causes more harm than good.
Screenshot of tweet: Dr Mike PediaCast @pediacast #breastfeeding is best, but sometimes it doesn't work out... and we should stop shaming the moms who tried. http://thebea.st/20dSROh 9:42 AM · Jan 30, 2016

Twitter: January 29

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:21 AM
Calvin was a little restless last night but slept till 7:15.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:25 AM
Calvin wanted to hold his own bottle this morning. After a while, he decided I might want some too so stuck the bottle into my mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:26 AM
Calvin isn’t a fan of the butternut squash/apple soup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:29 AM
I’ve retreated in favor of “Chunky Orchard Fruit” which doesn’t seem very chunky to me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:36 AM
Calvin doesn’t seem particularly interested in breakfast this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:53 AM
I’m trying out the new Beco as I clean up breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 9:08 AM
Well, that worked pretty well. I got the entire kitchen cleaned up while I had Calvin on my back.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 10:03 AM
Calvin doesn’t seem even remotely inclined to take a nap this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 10:31 AM
He’s finally asleep. Now I’m behind schedule but I suppose since I worked extra last night and this morning it’s ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2010 8:19 PM
Had Haagen Daaz Pineapple Coconut ice cream for dessert. It was very good :)

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2012 1:13 PM
We’ve been talking to Calvin about moving recently. He just announced, “We need to give this house to other people.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2013 3:04 PM
I think we need an app version David Macaulay’s _The Way Things Work_.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2013 3:06 PM
Calvin loves the cartoon videos based on the book but I think the book itself is still a little beyond him.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2015 8:09 AM
Bad combinations: 2.1 doing a headstand on my bladder & the one big pothole that is Lookout Rd.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2018 7:31 PM
Today Calvin learns mirror cleaning! He is not excited to learn this new skill. There is lots of eye rolling.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 29, 2020 5:09 PM
Wow, Julian’s face is covered in mud.

A closeup of Julian's face with mud splattered liberally all over his face, a little bit like freckles.

Twitter: January 28

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 8:21 AM
Calvin woke up and hollered for a bit around 3am but went back to sleep till around 7.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 8:24 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: cherries, mango, pears, and cottage cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 9:15 AM
Calvin is inconsolable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 2:14 PM
I wonder why I’m always starving when I’m working at the library instead of at home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 4:24 PM
Whew, I closed 10 work orders today. I feel exhausted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 5:26 PM
Calvin put a piece of sweet potato in his mouth by himself!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2010 6:32 PM
Calvin fell backwards in his bath and hit his head. I made a lunge for him and ended up completely soaked.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2011 5:49 PM
It’s much more interesting to create a spreadsheet of things I should do rather than actually do them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2011 6:42 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed shoveling snow into the wagon while he was outside today!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2013 8:21 AM
Just gave the live-in lemongrass a haircut. I don’t know if I just killed it or helped it thrive. Lemongrass isn’t really an indoor plant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2013 4:13 PM
Ugh, my jaw disapproves of the snow. It’s tightening up and refusing to relax.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2015 4:20 PM
Calvin made me my very own set of paper armor.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2016 4:01 PM
Well, with ebooks it is harder for the baby to tear random pages out of a book and scatter them all over the floor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 28, 2016 11:15 PM
I just wasted 5 hrs of my life that I’m never getting back :(

Twitter: January 27

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 7:35 AM
Calvin woke up around 1:30 and cried for a bit but then went back to sleep and didn’t start muttering again until 5:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 7:36 AM
Today for Calvin’s breakfast: sweet potatoes and cherries (doesn’t it sound like it should be a pie?)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 9:15 AM
Calvin is not excited about the idea of a morning nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 9:39 AM
Calvin is *still* awake. He’s not actually complaining, just muttering to himself. Maybe I should take him on a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 10:43 AM
Calvin did fall asleep during the walk. Now to see how long he stays asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 1:41 PM
It’s weird being in the house again without Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 3:54 PM
My Beco has arrived :) I’ll test it out with Calvin tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 5:38 PM
Wow, this Beco is soooo much more comfortable than the Bjorn. So far, Calvin seems to like it also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 5:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed pushing toys around while crawling!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 10:38 PM
I should go to bed but I want to get this one work problem fixed before I give up for the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2010 11:12 PM
Finally going to bed . . .

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 1:49 PM
I’m trying to decide what to do with Calvin this afternoon. I’m tired of the park even thought it’s a very nice day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 6:32 PM
From daycare: “We had a practice fire drill this morning. Calvin did well following along with our class.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2011 7:49 PM
I think Calvin might finally be asleep but, unlike when daddy puts him to bed, there was a lot of screaming involved.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2012 7:48 AM
Calvin had more intestinal issues last night. I had to change the bed sheets 2nd night in a row.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2012 8:48 AM
Calvin is playing so nicely by himself with the duplos. If only I was coherent enough to be able to get lots of work done while this lasts.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2013 5:58 PM
We’re having fusion South Asia -French cooking tonight after failed dosas.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2014 4:35 PM
Calvin is of the opinion he shouldn’t have to pick up Legos unless he meant to make a mess with them.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2015 4:30 PM
Another beautiful day forces us to avoid useful household labor and instead linger in the park.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2016 7:01 AM
I stayed up to see @calvinsdad so of course Julian’s night was only mediocre.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2016 8:38 PM
I’m packing up an essential kitchen for @calvinsdad and it’s so strange.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 27, 2018 8:00 AM
Julian woke up, grabbed a book, and started “reading” to himself.

Twitter: January 26

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:22 AM
Calvin and I slept very well last night till just before 6.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:23 AM
We’re keeping him home one more day. There’s just the very faintest suggestion of a wheeze.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 7:24 AM
Today Calvin is getting cherries for breakfast. He’s opening his mouth nice and wide for them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 10:30 AM
I wonder if I work more or less when Calvin is home all day. It seems like I’m logged into work email constantly this way.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:01 AM
It’s the most astonishing thing: Calvin because a relaxed and limp little baby when I massage his legs and feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:20 AM
Calvin looks so serious while he mangles a throw-away magazine I gave him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:21 AM
Calvin is stalking Willow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM
Calvin is having (pureed) cottage cheese and pears for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 11:50 AM
He seems to like it but mashes it around in his mouth a bit more than usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:18 PM
Wow, I think Calvin ate 6 oz of the cottage cheese and pear mixture. Maybe I won’t feed him his bottle in 15 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:21 PM
I just realized, Calvin is 10 months today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:27 PM
Instead of cheerios today for his chunky part of lunch, I’m trying little pieces of garlic bread (garlic in the bread, not spread on top).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 12:42 PM
Just tried giving Calvin a tiny piece of kiwi but he didn’t seem like a fan so I’m hording it for myself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 2:21 PM
Calvin & I went outside for 20 min today. It’s been a while since he was outside out of a stroller. It was nice & sunny.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 2:22 PM
Now I’m trying to convince Calvin to take an afternoon nap but I’m not sure how successful this venture will be.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:08 PM
Calvin refused to take a nap and has been insisting on being held for the last 1/2 hr. My arms are giving out. Where’s my new carrier?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:10 PM
In other news, I can’t book an infant on Frontier online, invalid DOB. They did waive the phone booking fee but it still takes 3x as long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:50 PM
Calvin is much happier now that I’ve given him a teething biscuit. I don’t know if it’s the gumming or the sugar.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 3:55 PM
Hm, I allegedly have Frontier tickets yet haven’t received a confirmation email yet and my confirmation code isn’t working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 4:00 PM
Hm, put enough sugar in something and Calvin doesn’t seem to mind food having texture. He broke off a lg piece of the biscuit and is ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 6:16 PM
Well, after 2 follow-up calls, I *think* my name is now spelled right on my reservation. Now to see if I finally get a confirmation email.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2010 6:17 PM
Yeah!! I have an email confirmation.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 12:14 PM
Oddly enough, I find it harder to have consistent rules for my cats than my kid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 6:00 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed dancing to animal actions today.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2011 7:07 PM
2nd Sunday babysitter just quit. However, she did offer a recommendation for someone else.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:45 AM
Ms A, at Daycare, was very impressed with how well Calvin ate with chopsticks yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 7:09 PM
Every time I have to deal with my mortgage holder’s website I start feeling homicidal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:21 PM
Calvin is “not sleepy”. At least, that’s what he keeps telling me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2012 8:32 PM
Calvin is now sitting upright in bed with his eyes close waking swaying back and forth about to fall asleep.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2014 12:38 PM
Can we make a deal? If I get taxed at my husband’s rate, can I stop paying social security for the year when he does?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 2:03 PM
Wow, it’s hot outside (68 and sunny). I think we’re going to have to have another park day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:04 PM
iPad screen has not been turning on for 4 days. Tried wiping et al. Walk into the Apple store and it works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:05 PM
The weird thing about the iPad is I could see flashes of the screen if I had it take a screenshot. Hopefully it keeps working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2015 5:13 PM
To be on the safe side, I’m not restoring iPad’s backup and it’s getting a new name: Cazaril.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 4:19 PM
We should probably avoid living in an apartment. A townhome may be stretching it. Our neighbors will hate us.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 4:23 PM
Maybe if I got a sound monitor that beeped when the preset threshold was exceeded? Calvin likes gadgets . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2016 8:16 PM
Yup, airlines still don’t like my hyphen. Why didn’t I change my name when I had the chance *sigh*

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2019 9:22 AM
I wish my children would provide notification prior to switching food preferences. This week we’re running critically low on grapefruit. However, we have tons of bananas and apples.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 26, 2021 6:51 PM
Julian is enjoying the snow.
It's dark outside and a young kid stands bundled up in snow coat, gloves, and rain boots and makes a snowball with his hands. A light dusting of snow is on the ground.

Twitter: January 25

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:16 AM
Calvin had sporadic mutterings starting around 5:30 but didn’t actually wake up till 7:00!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:16 AM
Now for his breakfast, he’s eating sweet potato, cherry, and rice.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:17 AM
His new favorite sound combination sounds similar to “uh-oh” but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t know what it means yet :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 8:34 AM
Calvin has finished his first-ever box of “cheerios”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:33 PM
Calvin has figured out how to open up his diaper pail :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:33 PM
Both of us are having Sicilian Lentil Soup for lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 12:39 PM
Calvin’s eating the lentil soup fine but otherwise is a bit cranky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 2:41 PM
I’m trying to decide if I should attempt an afternoon nap for Calvin. He slept in this morning and had a good morning nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 3:44 PM
It appears that Calvin might already be up from his nap in which case he only slept 1/2 hr. However, that isn’t horrible for afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:08 PM
Where is @calvinsdad? He’s been so silent today. I guess he must be actually working or something.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:08 PM
I don’t think Calvin realizes he’s suppose to *drink* from the sippy cup. He seems to use it as a teething toy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 4:10 PM
Calvin is really cranky right now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2010 6:07 PM
I’m off for a walk while @calvinsdad bathes and feeds Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 7:49 AM
I think Calvin may be developing another cold. I was enjoying being able to breath and not coughing constantly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 8:04 AM
Calvin helped me rinse the dishes after breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 2:53 PM
From daycare: “Calvin painted and glued using foil this morning. He also listened to lots of books while he read his own along side of me.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2011 3:10 PM
I need more yellow duplos so I can build a school bus.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2012 6:05 PM
From daycare, “Calvin made a firetruck with playdough.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2013 1:00 PM
The Apple Challah (https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/harvest-apple-challah-recipe) looks beautiful but I don’t think it’s going to work for french toast after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2013 5:39 PM
I’m losing track of the number of melt-downs Calvin has had today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2015 8:51 AM
You would have thought I would have learned by now that grocery shopping and then eating breakfast is in the wrong order.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:07 AM
Julian escaped outside the baby gate again. There’s no way he could have figured out how to open it, right?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:07 AM
I mean, Calvin has a hard time opening it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:20 AM
Julian cried a couple of times last night but didn’t demand attention/feeding until 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2016 7:20 AM
I think the trick is putting enough pacifiers in his crib he can find them in the middle of the night.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2017 3:46 AM
I really, really, really hate alarms.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2020 5:44 PM
Calvin’s egg cracking technique has improved substantially!

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 25, 2021 7:35 AM
We have a little bit of snow!
Deck with a light dusting of snow.