Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: December 25

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 10:13 AM
Opening up Christmas stockings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2009 4:42 PM
Up from a nap after opening up presents. I think I got a good hour nap :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2010 6:10 PM
Calvin is having fun climbing up the mini-slide at Grandma’s house.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2011 8:59 PM
Christmas part 1 is almost over. Now engaged in frantic packing for Christmas part 2.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 7:01 AM
Calvin woke up at 6:30 and we don’t even have stockings in our house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2014 8:42 AM
For Christmas, Calvin has decided to wear a short-sleeve shirt with shorts.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 6:36 AM
Julian woke up with a cough :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:10 AM
I don’t understand. How did my bags get so full?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 7:21 AM
I forgot one reason the TN suitcase wasn’t fuller is the trip wasn’t as long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
The bag is fuller than I’d like but it is under the weight limit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 10:04 AM
Also, Julian is not doing well with his naps so far. Though, I don’t really care as long as he naps on the plane.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:08 PM
Apparently even with tsa precheck you have to take a computer out of you have 2 in 1 bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:10 PM
I’m through security but waiting for Montse.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 1:11 PM
Christmas day flying is a bit crazier than I expected.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 2:18 PM
Whew, we’re on the plane. Cut it closer than I liked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2015 8:41 PM
Well, I’m going to bed because Julian is screaming nonsrop tonight if he doesn’t see me.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 25, 2020 8:55 AM
I found the perfect ornament for the kids this year.
Wooden cutout Christmas ornament which shows a laptop with Zoom and says The Year of Virtual Learning Julian Kindergarten 2020.

Twitter: December 24

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 8:32 AM
Calvin and @calvinsdad are down for morning naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:16 PM
Left Calvin with Nana and went out with Walla Walla friends to eat gelato. I got peppermint. It was _very_ good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2009 4:17 PM
Nana took Calvin for a walk and he’s still sleeping. I probably should wake him up soon so he’ll sleep tonight.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2010 6:10 PM
We’re once again resorting to stroller rides to make sure Calvin takes an afternoon nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 6:36 AM
I tempted fate and watched _Love Actually_ till late last night so of course Julian didn’t sleep well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:14 PM
Argh, I completely forgot to checkin for the flight. Though we do have family boarding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
We went to the park today but I bundled Julian up too much to move.
Julian sitting on the ground in a blue snowsuit. He's bundled so much only his face shows. A little bit of snow is shown in the background.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 3:22 PM
He did enjoy the swing though.
Julian bundled up in his blue snowsuit sitting in an infant swing with a smile on his face.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 4:44 PM
My normal travel computer backpack isn’t big enough for two computers :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I wonder if Julian’s plastic rattle would survive sterilization in the microwave. The cloth end is grossing me out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:01 PM
I will note that I generally have a high tolerance for germs but the places that rattle has been . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 5:14 PM
I have a feeling Julian is going to crawl out of his crib before Calvin did.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 7:54 PM
It’s bedtime and I’m not packed yet . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 8:03 PM
Hm, Julian seems restless tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2015 9:02 PM
My luggage is much fuller than I was optimistically hoping it would be.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:35 AM
Looking at the schedule today I realized there is no good time for Julian to take his nap :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 8:19 AM
Julian said apple! It was understandable.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2020 9:43 PM
The stockings have been discretely stuffed!

Twitter: December 23

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2009 6:20 AM
Calvin had an _amazing_ night. However, he’s still sleeping soundly and we need to leave for the airport in around 45 min.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:55 PM
@calvinsdad You try running around with a toddler and see how clean your car ends up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2010 6:56 PM
Calvin has been babbling up a storm this evening and seems happy in spite of refusing to nap.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:50 AM
Julian only woke up once last night (at 4:30) and then slept till 6:50!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 7:51 AM
He must have taken @calvinsdad’s long-distance admonishment to heart.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:19 PM
Calvin has approximately 60 lbs of Legos (pre-christmas).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 3:23 PM
Another baby gate put up!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 4:10 PM
Yeah, it was a bad idea to go into town.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2015 5:50 PM
The good news is there aren’t going to be many leftovers going bad. The bad news is I have nothing fast to eat.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 5:43 PM
Argh! A4 paper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:37 PM
Gave Calvin a book last night for Christmas and he’s already on p.111.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2016 6:52 PM
I have been instructed to bring short-sleeve pajamas to Washington but I’m not sure Julian has any.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 24, 2016 7:34 AM
I do not believe the short-sleeve pajamas reflect the outside temp, rather the indoor temp.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2018 6:48 PM
Julian and I are mesmerized by the Roomba. It’s very relaxing. (Also! The floor is once again clear enough to use the Roomba!)

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2019 9:09 PM
Ted is playing Tetris with the Christmas packages.
Ted is leaning over a box filled with Christmas presents neatly organized by how well they fit.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 23, 2020 7:31 PM
Our house is definitely a bit overwhelmed with packages at this point.

Twitter: December 22

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:12 AM
Well, the ibuprofen _appears_ to have worked better than the Tylenol but I suppose it could have just been chance also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 7:13 AM
In other news, @calvinsdad has whatever I had over the weekend so I guess it wasn’t bad cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 8:04 AM
Well, Calvin did at least eat a little solid food for breakfast. And he had 7+oz of his bottle!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 4:49 PM
I use to pack so much lighter before Calvin was born.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2009 5:11 PM
I’m packed but the house is still a mess.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Calvin has been sleeping fantastic on the mattress next to our bed. I think it’s getting me spoiled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2011 7:22 AM
Willow thinks she wants outside. Apparently she hasn’t noticed that the snow is as tall as her.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:11 AM
Julian woke up a lot last night but didn’t get up for the day till 7. I can’t decide if this makes it a good or bad night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Good article about decision fatigue: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/minimize-decision-fatigue-daily-life/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM
Since @calvinsdad is essentially going to be gone for 5 months I’m really looking at ways to simplify.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 6:04 PM
Julian just took about 6 steps! It’s the most I’ve seen him do so far.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 7:24 PM
Garbage/recycling has been put out! I’m so proud I remembered (with @calvinsdad’s auto email reminder).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2015 8:30 PM
Ok . . . Calvin’s room has been cleaned. Unfortunately, I have no idea where to put the boxes of stuff I’ve compiled.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:29 PM
Julian is decorating the gingerbread cottage.
Julian looks sideways at us while holding a gingerbread cottage with a white frosted roof and M and Ms for roof tiles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 22, 2020 4:45 PM
It’s the first time both of us have made a gingerbread house from scratch. I have learned lessons for next time.
Julian grinning in front of his gingerbread house. The whole house is covered in white frosting with M and Ms on the roof, gum drops on the front and candy strips circling the windows and doors.

Twitter: December 21

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 7:48 AM
Calvin had a rough night last night. I think his teeth were really hurting him and the Tylenol didn’t help much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 8:06 AM
Poor Calvin is refusing to open up at all for his solid food breakfast. Though he did eat almost 6 oz of formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 10:11 AM
Calvin has been pretty fussy all morning. I think it’s valid to blame it on teething as he constantly has his hands in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:11 PM
Things a mother doesn’t want to hear when her baby gets a shot: “Wow! He has tough muscle.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2009 2:12 PM
Calvin has now received all his shots for both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 11:09 AM
Calvin refused to go to bed till sometime after 9:30 last night. I think I might have fallen asleep before he did *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin is singing part of the alphabet song. He sings “a b c d e” and then starts repeating again.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2011 8:46 AM
Calvin is still sleeping. I think I’m going to go check and make sure he’s breathing . . .

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 2:39 PM
The problem with using my personal computer for work is I forget all the work tabs I need to close to ignore work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 3:01 PM
Just found Calvin’s SF Cable Car we got last time we visited San Francisco.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 5:20 PM
@calvinsdad What are your plans for today?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:05 PM
Right . . . I think I need to turn off the internet and go to bed. Last night was not pleasant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2015 8:08 PM
In related news. I think I’m going to switch to reading NF at bedtime. Something to use to wind down but doesn’t entice me to keep reading.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2016 6:58 AM
I need a “look, seriously, I’m late to work” checkbox that will prevent my computer for downloading ANY updates in the morning.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2018 7:57 AM
I remembered just in time to get gift cards at lunch yesterday. Now to see if they actually make it to school . . .

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 12:49 PM
I can’t figure out if tree is early or late.
A tall bush or a short tree with many branches that are completely bare of leaves but have many pink flowers (in December).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 3:55 pm
Julian starts running down the sidewalk. I follow asking, “Why are we running?” Julian says, “I need my exercise!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2019 7:16 PM
Julian is insisting he needs a changing room, in his room, before he can change into his pajamas. I’ve asked if he wants me to leave the room. He does not, nor does he want to use the restroom. He just wants me to create a changing room.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:29 AM
Julian may be going slightly overboard with the spice drops.
Holiday butter cookies cut out in shapes. Some are decorated with a bit of icing and lots of spice drops.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 11:42 AM
I just explained to my children that many gingerbread houses are not meant to be eaten and they are shocked and appalled.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 21, 2020 2:34 PM
I told Calvin he needed to stop eating candy because he wasn’t decorating anymore. In response, he started making spice drop people.
3 spice drop candies and several toothpicks shaped like a stick person.

Twitter: December 20

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:52 AM
Calvin had a pretty rough night last night and seems pretty grumpy this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2009 8:53 AM
In other news, Calvin has started clapping his hands together.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:20 AM
Just cleaned car. Picked up the fish crackers Calvin merrily scattered while telling me the fish were “swimming.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 1:07 PM
Ok, it’s going to take bribing to get Calvin to take his antibiotics.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:26 PM
Calvin seems to feel it’s very unfair for me to insist he clean up a mess he made.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 2:56 PM
Logans, part 1, have arrived!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 3:10 PM
Calvin is *so excited* there are more people around to pay attention to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2011 7:47 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun using stamps.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2012 8:47 AM
We’re at Monet’s California Deli in LAX which turns out to be a great place to eat while entertaining Calvin with planes passing by.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 11:10 AM
The softly falling snow is lovely and is welcome as long as it doesn’t cripple our travel plans . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:00 PM
@calvinsdad I know how that feels . . . may you have better luck than me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2013 1:01 PM
@calvinsdad I have subscribed to your flight number to provide exciting updates to your mom.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:45 AM
Yup, it’s morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 11:10 AM
Cleaning Calvin’s room. Just found “My first long-haul flight” written by @calvinsdad for Hong Kong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2015 5:06 PM
Julian just hit the jackpot. I went into a consignment store and came out with toys.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 6:14 AM
Calvin is on vacation this week so of course he’s already up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 11:29 AM
It’s official, we own a house!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:40 PM
Considering charities this year. @calvinsdad tends toward national/world charities so I’m thinking I might aim more local.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2016 10:41 PM
I have a preliminary charity list but it’s late so I’m going to sleep on it first.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 5:21 PM
Getting ready to test muffins. This is where all my past gas ovens have failed . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 6:04 PM
First of my last 4 stoves that can cook muffins in the right amount of time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 9:11 PM
Well, it’s obvious Julian had a nap. He’s still awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2018 10:01 PM
Julian is still awake . . .

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 20, 2021 7:08 PM
Good news! We have managed to visit snow.
Picture, taken from above, of downtown with snow on the roofs and streets.

Twitter: December 19

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 9:34 AM
Well, the good news is applesauce and soy milk taste remarkably good together the 2nd time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 3:11 PM
Just woke up from a 4 hr nap. Haven’t throw up since going to sleep but other than that still don’t feel good.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2009 6:45 PM
Calvin might have a fever and refused all but 2 oz of his bottle last night. Don’t know if it’s teething or whatever I have.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2010 11:27 AM
Once again complaining to the airlines about their inability to deal with hyphenated last names. *sigh*

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2011 6:20 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed working with puzzles today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 11:14 AM
The piano movers are here. I’m hiding in my office so I don’t have to watch. Stairs make me nervous.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2012 12:14 PM
Willow is AWOL. Somehow she must know it’s time to drop her and 5 off at the vets for boarding.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:07 AM
Our internet has decided it wants a Sabbath rest.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:10 AM
Julian keeps pulling himself to standing using the very condensed window and crying when he inevitably slips and falls.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:31 AM
Oh, internet has fixed itself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:18 PM
There were wings in Sabbath School today. (Though Julian didn’t want to pose.)
Blurry picture of baby Julian standing up by holding onto two chairs. In his mouth is a green pacifier and strapped on his back are two small white wings. He doesn't look very happy but is not crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 2:22 PM
Here’s the wings in slightly better focus.
Baby Julian holding onto the chairs but with his back to us so we can see the small white wings on his back better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 6:48 PM
Huh, Julian is in bed, I just finished vacuuming the floors, and it’s only 6:50. Life is easier with one kid.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2015 7:57 PM
At some point Julian will be old enough that I no longer feel I’m tempting fate if I stay up past 8.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2016 6:01 PM
The house cleaners were here today so of course Julian decided to spit out broccoli onto the sofa.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 11:16 AM
I’m looking over my menu for Christmas and realizing that it’s very, very cheese heavy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2020 6:03 PM
I left Calvin get a new game on his iPhone but forgot to add it to the screen time limits. That has now been corrected, much to Calvin’s distress.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:11 AM
Our rapid tests are negative. Hopefully we’ll be leaving for the airport soon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 19, 2021 7:13 AM
Also! Julian appears to be able to walk without pain today! (Though he still has the walking boot on.)

Twitter: December 18

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 7:32 AM
Calvin’s teeth appear to have retracted. That is, I can still feel but not see them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 7:39 AM
I use to be completely hidden on Facebook except to already accepted friends. This has changed so now I’m reconsidering being on it at all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:26 AM
The problem with knowing Calvin has teeth coming in is I want to blame everything on that now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:27 AM
Calvin hasn’t been eating solid food well for the last couple of days. I think it’s his teeth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:30 AM
Calvin has smooshed his face up to our baby mirror and is talking rapturously to himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 8:38 AM
I think Calvin has a quota of 60 hugs/hr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 4:00 PM
Calvin is introducing 5 to bad habits. All of a sudden 5 has started trying to pull the place mats off the bookshelf.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 4:39 PM
Just threw up everything in my stomach :( Maybe it was the cheese I had for lunch? It looked okay but it’s been the fridge for a while.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 5:32 PM
Yup, I’m definitely sick. Hm, I’m now wondering if I should call now for a prelude replacement or if this will pass by morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2009 6:55 PM
Ugh, I’ve been throwing up every half hour since 4:30. Definitely time to get a substitute for tomorrow.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 7:02 AM
Apparently I did not start eating soon enough this morning *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 1:01 PM
Ok . . . groceries delivered. Now to figure out where to store it all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 3:45 PM
It’s official. The new dishwasher is really, really slow :( Right now we’re at 2 1/2 hrs and I think it just started drying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2014 3:45 PM
(I used the “autosense” cycle. I’m not entirely sure what it was sensing as all the dishes were prewashed.)

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2015 11:31 AM
Calvin is teaching our au pair how to play Catan Junior. He’s mostly getting things right.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2017 7:09 AM
Argh! Why is it so hard to find daycare designed for working parents??? *sob*

Twitter: December 17

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 8:26 AM
It’s a little disheartening when Calvin can’t even manage applesauce without it first being pureed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 8:33 AM
Of course, maybe he just isn’t interested in food at the moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 1:52 PM
My computer just blue-screened. I don’t remember the last time that happened.\

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 3:32 PM
Off to attend Calvin’s daycare party.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:08 PM
Calvin has multiple teeth coming in on the top of his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:09 PM
Daycare thinks there are 4 though I’m only seeing 3ish (they are just _barely_ poking through).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:10 PM
In other news, Santa Claus was _not_ greeted with joy by the infants. All except one started crying as soon as they saw him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2009 5:10 PM
Calvin initially started smiling and then devolved into crying.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2010 10:35 AM
Just opened Christmas stockings at the Nana & Grandpa’s house.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2012 4:49 PM
Apparently “helping” mommy pack book boxes is more interesting than watching TV.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2012 5:25 PM
My living room looks much sadder without books in it. I’ll be glad when I can put them back.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2013 3:12 PM
@calvinsdad I’m still bemused by that being part of your job.

[This was in response to @calvinsdad saying, “I just put a phone in a freezer. Because that’s my job now.”]

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2015 4:46 PM
Me: “Calvin I need you to use commonsense.” Calvin: “I don’t think I have any.”

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 12:43 PM
Oh. Our new street only has a 23% grade. We aren’t nearly as steep as I thought.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 12:45 PM
See https://web.archive.org/web/20171204115447/http://www.datapointed.net/2009/11/the-steeps-of-san-francisco/ for truly steep streets.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 4:20 PM
I’m not sure our current strollers are suitable for our new house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2016 4:21 PM
I need to find a stroller that 1) is safe for down hill 2) can be pushed up hill easily and 3) can handle uneven sidewalks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2016 8:31 AM
I really want something like downshifting where you prevent it going faster than a certain speed. I don’t think it exists.

[@yanthor suggested a kickstarter]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 18, 2016 8:36 AM
@calvinsdad also suggested this but I suspect that there aren’t enough hilly cities to make money :)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2020 8:32 AM
Ah yes, the traditional magnetic fishing rod in the Christmas tree.
A small, 4 foot, flocked Christmas tree with several red and gold balls hanging off it. Also, hanging off the Christmas tree is a Melissa and Doug kid magnetic fishing pole.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 7:50 AM
I’m baffled by how Julian can eat 2 lbs of tomatoes in one day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 9:31 AM
At least it’s healthy?? I started the week with three 18oz cartons of cherry tomatoes. Tuesday I had to stop by Costco so picked up another 2 lbs to be on the safe side. Everything was gone this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 9:31 AM
I have procured another carton of tomatoes and have hidden it in the broken oven.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 11:24 AM
Julian is allowed to eat any fruit sitting out whenever he wants. I’ve never made a special rule for the tomatoes but may need to rethink that stance.

He is mainly eating it between when he gets home from school and when we stop work for the day. It’s a self-serve snack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 2:03 PM
Calvin asked if we had tomatoes. I have shown him the secret stockpile and sworn him to secrecy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 17, 2021 11:10 AM
Every time I get texted Julian’s COVID-19 test results I am grateful we’re in Santa Cruz City schools this year. It’s very impressive the amount of effort they and the county have put into making our schools as safe as possible.

Twitter: December 16

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:03 AM
I didn’t dose Calvin with Tylenol last night and he still slept pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:03 AM
Maybe he’s back to a good sleep cycle again . . . just in time for it to get messed up by Christmas traveling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 8:04 AM
Calvin appeared to eat the yogurt better today. I mixed it with pear/mango and thickened with rice cereal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 10:40 AM
Oh, lovely. I use to be able to use my Palm to read Adobe ebooks from Overdrive but looks like that feature has been discontinued.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 10:50 AM
Based on my prior experiences with both companies, I’m willing to bet this is Adobe’s fault.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2009 5:35 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing in the mirror today.”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 7:36 AM
Calvin slept reasonably until early morning when his stuffy nose made it impossible to sleep anywhere but on mommy in the recliner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 8:14 AM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin liked walking on a balance beam.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2011 5:57 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed our art project today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2012 3:29 PM
I found vegan marshmallows at Vitamin Cottage today. Obviously not healthy but taste pretty close to the real thing.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:27 PM
At the moment, our flight is delayed about 3 hrs. Have I mentioned I *love* the iPad?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:50 PM
I’m so glad I decided to take all my power cords as carry-on this time. Usually I just check them but I was worried about weight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 1:51 PM
(My work “laptop” and power are so large you have to see them to believe it.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2013 4:21 PM
We have a plane!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2014 5:07 PM
The only thing I seem to want to eat these days is bread.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 10:36 AM
The black beans I’ve pulled from my drawer, to use up, must be ancient. They’ve been cooking for 12 hrs+

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 3:30 PM
I went to the grocery store and forgot to get chocolate!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2015 4:09 PM
Well, the floor _was_ clean.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2016 7:29 PM
WSJ: “More than 80% of Americans told Pew Research in a recent poll that they can spot fake news, and only a third report seeing it often.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2016 7:29 PM
Umm . . . and my son also swears all his math answers are correct.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM
Good for Apple: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/16/22178068/facebook-apple-newspaper-ads-ios-privacy-changes

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 7:20 PM
Whew! All the major presents I ordered have arrived. Still waiting on some stocking stuffers but those aren’t as critical.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2020 7:20 PM
(The vacuum, on the other hand, is lost and I suspect is snuggling up to @calvinsdad’s package.)

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2021 7:05 PM
I finally got the presents wrapped! (Though we won’t be opening these until December 28).
Christmas tree with multi-colored lights and eclectic ornaments. Tree is topped with a Lego star in the shape of a Rhombic hexecontahedron. Presents are underneath the tree.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Dec 16, 2022 9:28 AM
If you click the link in my bio and get a message saying the link is “unsafe” that’s due to a personal grudge:
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/15/23512113/twitter-blocking-mastodon-links-elon-musk-elonjet

[The Tweet above is the last time I posted on Twitter.]