2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 7:52 AM
Calvin slept an hour on the plane and on the way home and then woke up and decided he didn’t want to go back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 7:52 AM
He didn’t fall asleep again until 12.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 8:15 AM
Breakfast today for Calvin: spinach and potatoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 8:18 AM
I can’t tell if Calvin is gagging because he doesn’t like the spinach or if the texture is too thick for him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 8:56 AM
Calvin has figured out if he pulls back the shower curtain he can see mommy. This has unfortunate moisture consequences for baby and floor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 9:44 AM
Calvin’s down for his first nap. I’m going to try to nap too due to lack of sleep last night but I’m not sure what my chances are.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 3:36 PM
I’ve finished work for the day but I have this nagging feeling I’m forgetting something important.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 5:36 PM
From daycare: “Calvin loved crawling _all over_ today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2010 5:47 PM
Calvin is laughing uproariously tonight whenever I VROOM VROOM.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 8:05 AM
Calvin woke up wanting attention but didn’t want me to look at him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 1:18 PM
If charities really want me to give them money, maybe they should make it easier to update my credit card info.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 3:21 PM
Calvin is having a lot of fun playing with the drum set and other musical toys from Aunt Sherrie!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 3:26 PM
As soon as we got home, Calvin started using the potty like normal. I wonder when he’ll care enough to do it other places.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 3:38 PM
It appears that my frozen vegetables took the opportunity while I was gone on vacation to procreate.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 4:03 PM
Calvin actually let me make supper without dissolving into a meltdown!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 4:30 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed pushing the cars around the classroom today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2011 8:26 PM
Once again it’s time to rotate Calvin’s toys.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2012 3:08 PM
We’re trying an experiment today to see if I can actually get things done around the house while Calvin is in home instead of daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2012 5:14 PM
Well, that worked amazingly well. Managed to do hours of chores without Calvin watching TV.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2012 5:55 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun kicking the ball.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2013 7:27 PM
I really like our new floors. The new floor looks like it was suppose to be here all along.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2015 12:38 PM
Calvin makes reading so painful, even when he knows the words.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2016 12:09 PM
We’re through security!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2016 7:23 PM
We’re home!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2018 5:38 AM
I think I mistook my first California earthquake for a gust of wind outside (it has been raining so a reasonable assumption in the middle of the night).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2018 10:31 PM
Julian is still awake . . .

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 4, 2022 3:15 PM
I did so bad in Catan that Calvin felt pity and kept giving me free resources (6 in all). This is the only reason I ended with 3 points instead of 2. Calvin won the game with 10 points.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2010 8:28 AM
Calvin woke up at 5:00 PST today. I’m hoping this means he’ll transition back to MST easily though the timing is suspicious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2010 8:45 AM
Calvin wore out himself and Grandma so both are now down for a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2010 10:10 AM
I’m starting the herculean task of trying to fit all of Calvin’s presents in our luggage.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2010 12:36 PM
*Finally* finished packing. The large suitcase is 49 lbs so I hope my scale is the same as Southwest.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2010 4:03 PM
Got through security ok.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 7:29 PM
Calvin slept well last night and is still sleeping I think I have to wake him up soon . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 12:32 PM
I have an appointment to see a doctor!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 1:00 PM
Time to start slogging through the massive amount of receipts that have piled up over vacation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 8:16 PM
Calvin has graduate to his high chair being at the family dinner table instead of exiled in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 8:17 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had lots of fun exploring the room and playing in the kitchen area.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2011 8:18 PM
After daycare, we went to the library and then did some grocery shopping before coming home.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2012 5:56 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a gingerbread man.”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2014 4:05 PM
Calvin is playing Mr. Potato Head on a real computer! (I’m slightly worried the iPad is too easy :) )

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2016 10:15 AM
I’m now shopping at the bookshop of mom. This could be dangerous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2016 11:20 AM
I’m bringing home 17 lbs of books because what we need right before moving is more books.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2017 7:13 PM
I’m multitasking: watching Julian take a bath, listening to Calvin read, and packing up the bathroom.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2017 8:05 PM
I just found a pacifier inside a couch cushion. I sat down and the cushion was oddly lumpy.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2022 9:43 AM
Calvin is proselytizing goggle wearing and gave Julian a pair for Christmas. (He’s wearing a mask because we’re getting a furnace today (!!!) and have people in the house.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2022 3:02 PM
Hm, finally took the time to try to put my treadmill back together after the move. I thought I was just missing screws. It turns out that part of the panel was torn off instead of unscrewed. I think I can get it stable enough to use . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2022 3:02 PM
Our furnace installers are here right now which makes me particularly reluctant to spend the money more a new treadmill.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2022 3:02 PM
(Craigslist often has oodles of treadmills but we don’t have a truck for transport and renting a uhaul always feels overkill.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 3, 2022 3:06 PM
Um, there’s only one screw that wasn’t ripped out so I think this is a write off :( Too basic didn’t figure that out before it spent 5 months cluttering the living room.

[This problem was later solved with zip ties so, as of 2024, we still have the original treadmill.]

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2010 9:31 AM
I have Calvin in his new astronaut outfit today. He’s very cute though the pants are a little long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2010 9:32 AM
Calvin looks very baby bird-like when he has his eyes closed and his mouth open searching for a bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2010 1:51 PM
I can finally see Calvin’s elusive 4th upper tooth that daycare kept telling us about.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2010 5:28 PM
Took a drive to get Calvin to sleep and stopped by the Winchell’s house for a couple of minutes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2010 9:38 PM
Last night in WA. I’ll miss all the sleeping in I’ve been able to do this vacation. Grandmas are wonderful :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2011 8:24 AM
Last day in Lincoln. Calvin did reasonably well the entire time. We even figured out how to feed him without a high chair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2011 6:17 PM
Calvin and I have arrived home after 3 weeks of traveling!

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2017 4:49 PM
I have two heads of cabbage in the fridge and feel like I should be using it but I don’t want to :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 2, 2017 5:21 PM
My curry leaves are gone. I guess I’m limited to North Indian till I can get down to Sunnyvale.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2011 2:38 PM
Calvin is finally down for his nap.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2016 3:51 PM
We went to Powells and I bought a lot of books. Mostly for Calvin.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2017 11:32 AM
It seems like Julian is trying to drop his last nap :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2017 11:34 AM
It was so novel having a child that actually napped during the day. I will miss that.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2018 8:21 AM
It’s been a really, really, long time since I stayed up that week. I have a bad feeling I knocked my schedule off and I’m going to be fuzzy for the next week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2018 10:10 AM
I normally adore fog but given how late I was up last night I was kind of hoping for bright sunlight to help me stay awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2018 11:22 AM
Made it out of the house to the playground! Had to run to catch the bus but we made it.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2020 12:49 PM
Ok, this is weird. It was raining cats and dogs prior to around 8am here but has been sunny since. I just came outside for my lunch walk and it’s downright balmy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2020 12:51 PM
See, I’m not making this up.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jan 1, 2021 10:20 AM
I’ve spent most days this week thinking it’s Sunday and today is no exception. Less than one week before I start working for pay again though!!

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 10:27 AM
Calvin had apricots for breakfast. Now he is down for his first nap of the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 1:30 PM
Just got internet back. It’s weird how dependent I’ve become. When it’s out, it’s like sense has stopped working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 3:51 PM
Trying to convince Calvin to go down for his 2nd nap of the day but so far he isn’t enthusiastic about this idea.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 4:32 PM
Calvin never managed to go down for an afternoon nap. I guess he’ll just be cranky until bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 4:59 PM
Calvin was walking with assistance from Grandma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 8:18 PM
Calvin has gone to bed for the night. He didn’t fight it at all as he never got an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2009 8:29 PM
Well, maybe I spoke too soon. Calvin woke up and is now complaining loudly. I’m hoping he goes back to sleep on his own.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2014 11:12 AM
In a bid to match @calvinsdad’s expenses, I have a prenatal massage scheduled for today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2015 7:02 AM
Heard a strange sound on my work computer. It’s the fan again. Take a look and realize the bottom of my computer fell off.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2015 2:35 PM
Julian visits the Kelso Public Library!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2016 8:50 PM
I put Julian to bed around 7:40 but he and Calvin are now singing to each other.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2017 9:01 AM
I ran away from home and ended up here.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2017
I must be the last person to hear about this but it certainly explains a lot: https://www.engadget.com/2017-09-20-ios-11-control-center-doesnt-fully-turn-off-wifi-or-bluetooth.html

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 31, 2020
This is definitely the correct policy for online classes and meetings.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 5:23 pm
Went to Portland today to drop @calvinsdad off at the airport and then did a bit of shopping. Calvin was remarkably happy the entire time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 5:24 PM
Went to Ya Hala for lunch and Calvin *loved* the hummus and baba ganoush.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 7:33 PM
After more complaining than normal, Calvin is finally asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2009 7:41 PM
@calvinsdad Good luck.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2011 10:56 AM
Up in the Space Needle for 1st time. Lived in WA for 20+ years and don’t go till I move away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2011 7:59 PM
Little disappointed in Elliott Bay Book Company: no romance. Though the SF section was decent and the cafe had Catan and Carcassonne.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 6:58 AM
Calvin is still asleep but Calvin’s ipod apparently decided it was storytime and randomly turned on at the charging station.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 7:28 AM
The Universal Packing List is pretty decent but doesn’t include all the weird things pregnant women need to pack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 7:38 AM
Calvin couldn’t decide which slippers to use so he came down with one Lightening McQueen slipper and one shark slipper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2014 8:50 AM
I’m feeling pretty good this morning. Am crossing my fingers I’m over the worse.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2015 7:32 AM
Julian woke up ready to go back to bed. However, he’s signaling dissent by flinging pacifiers.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 30, 2016 3:24 PM
Current house stage: it has to get messier before it gets cleaner.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2012 5:30 PM
Calvin and I have arrived back at the hotel. We are looking forward to eating.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2013 1:05 PM
Our frantic search for a bathroom did not end in disaster. Much to my surprise.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2014 11:14 AM
Calvin wrote out instructions on how to build his latest Lego race car.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 10:40 AM
I like this reading goal framework: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/2016-reading-challenge/ I might give it a try. Not sure yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 12:33 PM
I think I just confuse our au pair more whenever I try to explain how the US government works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2015 4:43 PM
There’s so many books I want to read that I know I won’t have the time for. Someday Julian won’t require as much attention . . .

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 29, 2021 8:44 PM
I’d probably prefer the train stay on time but it’s really, really fun to be lying in bed on a train.

(I have given Julian the bottom bunk and have retreated to the top until it’s my bedtime.)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2010 9:54 AM
Frontier web check-in attempt: “Your reservation requires special handling.” This doesn’t sound like the beginning of a happy story.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 8:48 AM
Somehow our entire family managed to sleep till 8:40 this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2013 9:24 PM
Calvin visits another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/12/28/st-marys-square-playground-san-francisco-ca/

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 10:34 AM
I still have a runny nose but feel ok otherwise. Suspect I’ll be worse by evening but at least morning is ok.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2014 4:56 PM
Still under the weather but feel a bit better than last night. I’m crossing my fingers it gets better from here (don’t laugh).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 7:08 PM
We went to the thrift store and found Duplos so if course we (Grandma) had to buy for future Julian/Caleb visits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:13 PM
We have magic suction cup bowls!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:14 PM
We’re about to go treasure hunting in the garage. Send in a search party of we don’t report back in an hour or two.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:23 PM
@spreadsheetmom um, we’re back. That was too eady, it must have used a year’s worth of karma.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2015 8:52 PM
Legos as an investment option: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/investing/stocks-shares/lego-a-better-investment-than-shares-and-gold/

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2019 3:42 PM
We are back. Willow is upset we left and I can foresee a night full of her meowing.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 9:13 AM
It’s amazing how much socializing Calvin will voluntarily do while avoiding chores.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 4:30 PM
I got back from a hike with @calvinsdad and Calvin was just leaving the house with Julian to hunt zombies. So, the procrastination is still happening. At least he’s getting a bit of exercise out of it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:57 PM
I have explained to Calvin that tomorrow he will still be on the hook for cleaning but will get to do so without the benefit of audiobooks. This finally seems to have made an impression.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 6:58 PM
(All other computer/phone entertainment had already been turned off since Saturday night. I thought that would be enough encouragement by itself but apparently not.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 28, 2020 8:22 PM
The checklist works! Half-bath is clean with only a minimal number of questions from Calvin.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 5:49 AM
Julian and I both seem to doing better after sleeping 5pm-5am PST (other than a 45 min period around 12:30).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2015 9:42 AM
Julian and I just woke up from a nap. I’m starting to feel human again.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:37 AM
What I really hate about living in a city is how often I’m tempted to walk past people who it turns out just need directions or a door held open for them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 27, 2018 7:42 AM
One probably can make a good argument for stopping for everyone but I don’t and that’s not great either.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2014 4:04 PM
I caught the cold :( No more candy and miso soup for supper.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2015 6:09 PM
Putting Julian to bed and then I’m following. Last night was terrible and he napped a total of 1 hr today.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 8:58 AM
I’m pretty sure I’m going to spend all of today thinking it’s Sunday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 2:34 AM
Julian and Calvin climb tres.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 3:27 PM
Julian is taking winter seriously.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 26, 2020 9:01 PM
I really want to go shopping in a physical thrift store again.