Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: October 26

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2009 9:51 AM
Got back from a walk about 20 minutes ago and Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2009 10:28 AM
He’s still sleeping . . . Mom’s reading while I’m working on money. I’m imagining how much I could get down if he usually did this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2009 4:07 PM
Calvin is tired so Grandma is taking him for a walk while I go grocery shopping.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2010 12:46 PM
I think my sore throat is getting worse :( Maybe this is being sick pt 2.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2010 5:24 PM
@calvinsdad claims I’m going through delayed nesting and I’m starting to agree

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 7:13 AM
Yep, there’s snow outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 9:35 AM
Calvin had a lot of fun playing out in the snow before going to daycare this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 5:09 PM
Just came in from building a snowman commissioned by Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 5:09 PM
Calvin is currently drinking hot chocolate in honor of our first snow of the season.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 5:33 PM
Now it’s @calvinsdad’s turn to take Calvin outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2011 6:53 PM
From daycare: “Calvin loved playing with snow inside the classroom.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2012 4:57 PM
Calvin chose going to the thrift store over going swimming. Of course, I did get stuff for him so maybe he’s just smart.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 7:04 AM
Both Calvin and 2.1 seem to have decided to wake up at 6am today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 7:56 AM
While stocking up on our (normal) weekly supply of applies, I was stopped and asked if I’m making pie.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 9:27 AM
I appear to have conned Calvin into practicing his “Dolch Sight Words” by installing an app “game”. Sometimes technology is wonderful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 10:32 AM
Well, Target now knows I’m pregnant. I just bought my first new baby item.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 5:42 PM
Calvin’s reading (out loud) a book to himself. :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2014 5:50 PM
Tonight we’re having vegan “Vegetable Masala Burgers” that I found at the Indian grocery store.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2015 5:40 PM
I bought Julian a mesh feeder (https://www.target.com/p/munchkin-fresh-food-feeder-2pk/-/A-13991507) and he’s industriously chewing on the handle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2015 6:59 PM
Calvin is sitting on the couch actually reading for fun!

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 26, 2020 6:52 PM
I should just give up and plan to buy a pint of tomatoes a day.

Twitter: October 25

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2009 12:37 PM
Grandma is here and having great fun feeding Calvin.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 7:16 AM
Calvin went to sleep some time past 9:30 last night and woke up at 6:45.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 7:16 AM
(Or, he walked down the stairs at 6:45, I assume he hadn’t been up much earlier.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 4:09 PM
Calvin did nap today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 4:09 PM
From daycare, “Calvin loved painting our pumpkin.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 4:11 PM
Calvin is feeding me goldfish crackers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2011 7:33 PM
I think I’m ready to start reading Christmas books. Probably due to the snow scheduled to fall tonight.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2012 7:48 AM
Calvin, upon seeing the snow, “Wow! It’s like marshmallows outside.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2012 12:44 PM
Our heat _and_ humidifier now both work!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2014 3:43 PM
It’s unseasonably warm outside today so we visited two parks: Salberg (https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/10/25/salberg-park-boulder-co/) and Columbine (https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/10/25/columbine-park-boulder-co/)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2014 4:23 PM
A very belated post with pictures of the playground at the fantastic Highland Folk Museum in Scotland: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/10/25/playground-at-highland-folk-museum-scotland/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2014 5:12 PM
Finally, my last post of the day. The playground at Princes Street Garden in Edinburgh – https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2014/10/25/playground-at-princes-street-gardens-edinburgh-scotland/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2015 7:48 AM
Great quote from NYT Magazine, “After all, what is raising children if not the ultimate longitudinal study?” :)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2020 9:22 AM
It looks like the weather has finally turned to cooler temperatures and I’m so excited!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 25, 2020 10:36 PM
Here’s @calvinsdad performing arcane incantations on the computer
Jaeger sitting at the table in the dark using his computer surrounded by small glowing candles.

Twitter: October 24

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 6:16 AM
I’m afraid Calvin’s awake too early to make a nap on the way to church ideal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 7:31 AM
I think Calvin has his directions mixed up. He’s trying to scoot forward but instead is going backwards.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 7:44 AM
I think Calvin might be starting to think there’s a law of gravity and a law of mommy picking things up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 7:47 AM
I think I actually got a marginal amount of sweet potatoes into Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 7:59 AM
Yeah, he’s definitely scooching backwards and is not happy about it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 2:51 PM
I discovered I can play at church with Calvin (while someone watches) but it’s very tiring running back and forth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 3:15 PM
I think Willow is going to go into hiding the day Calvin figures out how to crawl towards her.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2009 4:19 PM
Calvin raised his belly completely off the floor with only his hands/feet supporting him.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2010 6:45 PM
Looking for one of my cookbooks I called, “Heeere Tofu, Heeere Tofu.” Calvin is now uttering “ere toto, ere toto.”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2011 4:28 PM
Day 1 of 5 at daycare: no nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2011 4:28 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed playing with the snowflakes.” (snowflakes??)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2011 4:29 PM
Calvin found a leaf he wanted to keep. He insisted on it wearing a seatbelt on the way home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2011 8:50 PM
Calvin apparently missed the memo that due to skipping his nap he should be exhausted.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2013 6:11 PM
We visit another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/10/24/foothills-community-park-boulder-co/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2013 7:33 PM
When I was younger, I use to move furniture around in my room to make a maze. Calvin seems to have inherited that tendency.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2015 7:13 AM
Julian did not approve of the walk today. Possibly he was too hot? Put him in snowsuit for 35 degree weather . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2015 7:14 AM
His hands were quite warm when I got home and undressed him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2015 7:52 AM
Julian is practicing rocking on his knees and screaming instead of taking a nap. (I think he already has the screaming down.)

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2016 6:50 PM
Daddy’s home!
Jaeger with Calvin and Julian.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2019 6:41 AM
It’s 6:40 and Calvin isn’t watching Minecraft YouTube videos. (The computer lets him log in at 6:00). Now I’m wondering if he’s sick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2019 6:41 AM
Or, possibly he just didn’t go to bed when he was suppose to last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2019 6:42 AM
Oh look, the peas we were suppose to have for supper were left in the microwave all night.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2020 12:12 PM
Calvin is learning that the real reason to do well on homework/quizzes is so @calvinsdad doesn’t have an excuse to expand into lengthy explanations of real-word examples.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 24, 2020 2:37 PM
I just watched Julian approve himself or 15 more min on the iPad. So . . . I guess it’s time to change that code.

Twitter: October 23

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2009 8:24 AM
Calvin’s really not impressed with solid food this morning. I’m afraid he’s starting to get a bad association with the high chair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2009 8:46 AM
Calvin’s inconsolable. I can’t tell if he’s tired or his gums are hurting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2009 1:58 PM
Pediatrician’s office still hasn’t received additional flu shots (though they have the mist). They’ve been out for about a month now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2009 2:00 PM
I’m starting to wonder if Calvin is going to get his booster shot (he got his first shot the day they ran out).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2011 1:27 PM
Our newly instituted “quiet time” for Calvin, in lieu of a nap, isn’t turning out to be particularly quiet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2011 2:29 PM
Question: “Calvin what do you want to eat this week?” Response: “I want to eat food.” Definitely his father’s child.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2012 5:09 PM
I must have been insane to let Calvin eat freeze dried strawberries in the car. We have a fine red dust over everything now.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2015 7:11 AM
Time to bring in the basil.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2015 7:32 AM
Julian’s two upper teeth are now coming in!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2016 12:42 PM
Well, the dresser was clear, for about 12 hrs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2016 1:27 PM
Wow, Julian has been sleeping for 3 hrs. I kind of feel like I should wake him up. Except that would be wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2016 1:54 PM
I think Calvin just tried to social engineer me but I’m not sure for what.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2016 2:16 PM
Julian refused to eat bread with hummus on it. So I did PB&J for him. Now he’s dipping the PB&J in the hummus.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2019 7:39 AM
Ugh, why can’t websites just give up on the graphics and load faster?

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2021 10:39 AM
I’m off on my first long walking expedition since breaking my foot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2021 5:33 PM
About 1/2 through my walk I found a free bookcase on the curb. I texted @calvinsdad and he agreed we definitely needed it. He brought the RAV4 and we, along with the homeowner who had appeared, hoisted it on the roof. It’s 7 ft tall!

7 foot tall oak bookcase. 4 feet wide divided in the middle. Currently no shelves in the bookcase. Located in our dining room with bits of the table showing to the right and buffet table on the left.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2021 5:41 PM
After @calvinsdad picked it up, I continued on my walk. I ended up walking about 8.5 miles total. My mending broken bone feels fine. The rest of my feet and legs not so much.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2022 8:05 AM
Rio eventually came out from under the couch and spent most of the night “sleeping” with us in bed. Unfortunately, she has a cold and she sneezed on my face a couple of times

Rio is also the first cat I’ve had who likes tunneling under the blankets.
In response to:

Rio @cats_willow·Oct 22, 2022
Replying to @cats_willow
Now she’s hiding under the couch while she adjusts to her new setting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2022 9:05 AM
Well, now that it’s light she’s retreated back under the couch again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2022 8:01 PM
In honor of getting a new cat, Julian and I watched Inside the Mind of a Cat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 23, 2022 8:25 PM
Rio emerges again!
Black cat curled up on lap.

Twitter: October 22

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 7:27 AM
Calvin just threw up his entire breakfast. Fortunately, @calvinsdad was still at home to help with cleanup.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 5:33 PM
In spite of his restless night, Calvin only had 2 30 min naps today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 5:39 PM
I have a suspicion that if I didn’t watch Calvin when 5 wanders near that he would attempt to teethe on her tail.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 6:17 PM
Today Calvin was trying to turn onto his stomach in the bath. Naturally, this has problems.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2009 6:49 PM
Just put Calvin to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2010 8:08 AM
Calvin had a restless night last night so none of us slept well.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2012 8:23 AM
Calvin, pointing to some smudges of peanut butter on his plate, “I’m leaving these for the little monsters.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2012 4:12 PM
Calvin is really enjoying playing with his watercolor paints. I setup an area outside in order to spare the house from a catastrophe.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2013 9:25 AM
I’ve done a great job explaining to Calvin that TV often isn’t real. Apparently, I forgot to explain to him that sometimes it is real.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:39 PM
I went to the store to get one thing . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:43 PM
Making brownies tonight. Tried this frosting and it’s pretty good: https://iambaker.net/brownie-frosting/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:48 PM
Calvin and Julian are playing with Quatros again in the living room. I told Calvin to call me if Julian moves off the sheet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2015 5:49 PM
Calvin has to leave for a minute and calls me over to watch Julian while he’s gone. I’m impressed, didn’t expect that level of thought.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 3:57 PM
I am now that mother who “cleans” a pacifier by sucking on it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 7:39 PM
Whew, that was a very full day but we managed without any major tears!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 7:49 PM
Julian hid my ipod somewhere.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 8:44 PM
Calvin is actually pretty reasonable at Settlers of Catan these days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 22, 2016 8:48 PM
Ok, Calvin is actually creaming me this time.

Twitter: October 21

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:55 AM
Calvin woke up for about 45 min around 2:30. He did eventually go back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:55 AM
He woke up again at his normal time but I was hoping he’d sleep in since he was awake in the middle of the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 6:57 AM
Actually, it appears he settled back to sleep again while I was making his formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:20 AM
I just discovered that Calvin is much less inclined to mash his food with his hands when holding a small bowl.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:20 AM
(Previously we used a spoon but he’s more inclined to try to shove that in his mouth while I’m trying to feed him.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:39 AM
Oh, I forgot to mention. Yesterday after Calvin got out of the bath, he found the spring door jam. He had great fun twanging it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:40 AM
Calvin’s really cranky so I’m going on our walk early. It’ll be the first time in the rain with Bob’s new weather shield :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 8:49 AM
Actually, I think maybe he’s cranky because his gums are hurting him. He was avidly chewing on his hand while I changed his diaper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 10:05 AM
Unfortunately, I can’t figure out how to make the weather shield work with the seat laid down but Calvin still managed to fall asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 10:26 AM
Calvin’s still sleeping from the walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:07 AM
Calvin is still sleeping . . . I’ve started working and plan to take a break once he wakes up to feed and take him to daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:20 AM
Well, I thought Calvin’s eyes had opened but they appear closed again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 11:33 AM
Calvin just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 5:10 PM
Calvin has a LibraryThing account: https://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=BabyStoneLogan&collection=-1&shelf=list&sort=commentsREV

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 5:10 PM
(This lists both books we own as well as books he like from the public library)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2009 9:34 PM
Calvin seems to be sleeping more restlessly recently. Maybe it’s the tooth?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:16 AM
Well, that was exciting. Calvin vomited all over me when I tried to drop him off at daycare after his dental visit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:17 AM
Under the circumstances, daycare didn’t want to take Calvin back. My clothes were _sopping_ so they lent me a towel for the drive home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 11:17 AM
Unfortunately, I have a meeting in Greeley this afternoon so @calvinsdad is coming home to take care of Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2010 7:40 PM
I’m very tired. It seems like it should be later than it is.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:10 PM
From daycare, “Calvin had fun making a Monster Hand.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:11 PM
Calvin only napped 1 of the 5 days at daycare this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 4:11 PM
This weekend should be interesting . . . If possible, I’m going to try putting him to bed 1/2 hr early.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 7:11 PM
Since Calvin has been consistently missing his nap, we’re going to try putting him to bed 1/2 hr earlier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 7:11 PM
Unfortunately, putting Calvin to bed earlier cramps our normal evening routine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2011 8:25 PM
Well, Calvin was asleep by 7:45 so it probably was a good idea to put him to bed early.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2012 3:35 PM
Today in the grocery store I found powdered peanut butter.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2012 6:55 PM
Today I got inspired to do an inventory of our books.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 4:32 PM
We had to have a baby just to justify buying the Quatros.
Baby Julian sits on the ground holding a Quatro, which are 4 times as big as Duplos, and gnawing on it. Beside him is a turned over bin with more Quatros.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 5:27 PM
We have curry leaves! (though obviously long forgotten in the freezer)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2015 5:35 PM
More quatros!Quatros are scattered on the floor. Baby Julian and Calvin and holding them and looking at the camera.
Quatros are scattered on the floor. Baby Julian and Calvin and holding them and looking at the camera.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2018 1:17 PM
I love latex gloves.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2018 2:01 PM
I am bemused to see that our purple towels coordinate perfectly with the wallpaper in the half-bath.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 21, 2019 5:23 PM
Calvin is getting a cooking lesson today. He does not approve. Also, dinner may be late.

Twitter: October 20

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 6:02 AM
Calvin is up earlier than usual but at least he didn’t get up at 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 7:26 AM
I think peas stain more than sweet potato and carrot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 11:07 AM
A very successful morning: Calvin’s parent/caregiver conference, emissions test for Motoko, and I found a pair of jeans that fit!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2009 5:41 PM
We got pomegranates in our fruit box this week.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 7:41 AM
Calvin vomitted in his bed at some point last night but he seems fine now. Maybe it was during his coughing fit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 7:45 AM
In other news, Calvin keeps handing me books to read to him which is great except not very efficient for our morning routine.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 8:16 AM
Well, Calvin refused to eat any food today so I think I’m going to keep him home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 9:31 AM
Calvin is insisting I put on @calvinsdad’s shoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 12:20 PM
Calvin is putting potatoes in shoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 2:50 PM
Calvin is afraid of the Roomba.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2010 4:24 PM
Voice activated phone prompts are very annoying when they keep trying to interpret a screaming toddler.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 8:18 AM
Considering pull-up options for night. Thinking we’ll try underwear with plastic pants on top . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 5:26 PM
3rd day this week Calvin didn’t take a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 5:26 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun getting ready for our party.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2011 7:37 PM
Went for a walk this evening with Calvin and he insisted on stopping at every stop sign for a minute before we could continue.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2013 12:23 PM
Oh good. Calvin has locked himself out of his room.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2014 7:01 AM
There’s some conspiracy that made Calvin wake up extra early all weekend and now refuse to get out of bed, right?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 5:44 PM
Julian went down for a nap and now I’m wondering if he’s going to try to segue into nighttime sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 6:20 PM
Ok . . . Julian is still sleeping. I really wasn’t expecting this. I’m afraid it’s going to ruin my night :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 6:50 PM
I put Julian down for a nap at 4:50 in the swing and he’s still sleeping. I know I’m obsessing but this is not normal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 8:13 PM
Well, Julian is now well rested and WIDE awake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2015 8:48 PM
I’ve put Julian in his crib. He’s not screaming (yet) but he’s not sleeping either.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2016 5:39 PM
My average driving speed this afternoon was 29 mph.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2016 7:22 PM
Dear SF house flippers: please stop making all the remodels look exactly the same. Allow some character to remain. Thank you.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2018 2:39 PM
We don’t have most of our stuff but the kids have already made themselves comfortable in the playroom.
In a carpeted room without any other furniture Julian is playing with Duplo trains and Calvin is in the far back going through a mound of Duplos.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2019 11:51 AM
Julian just requested ketchup on his scone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2019 6:22 PM
Ok, that’s weird. Julian wanted a warm bath tonight rather than lukecold.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 20, 2021 6:56 PM
It’s raining!!

Twitter: October 19

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 6:31 AM
Calvin woke up early around 5ish. I fed him at 5:30 hoping he’d go back to sleep but he didn’t.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 6:32 AM
I’m not trying to work up the energy to read to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 7:07 AM
I think Calvin’s ready for a nap but he probably won’t take one.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 9:11 AM
Just got back from a morning walk and Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 10:34 AM
I finally remembered to update the emergency diaper bag in Motoko. Next step, remember to do the same for Yoda.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2009 10:37 AM
Just called to schedule an appt for Calvin’s flu shot booster. However, they’re out of the vaccine. I’m suppose to call back on Friday.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2010 6:15 PM
I forgot how exhausting it was to try shopping with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2010 8:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed building towers with megablocks today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 10:01 AM
I was impressed, and a little nervous, by Gmail’s knowledge about me when they advertised, “New Montessori in Denver.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 10:01 AM
I was no longer nervous when the next gmail ad was “ITT Tech”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 5:06 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed the visit from Nurse Mary.” (If so, this would be the 1st visit he enjoyed with anything associated with Drs.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 5:09 PM
He didn’t get a nap at daycare today which makes 2 out of 3 so far for this week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2011 6:21 PM
My son is eating Brussels sprouts. #proudparent

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2014 4:03 PM
I just calculated it all out. At a minimum, it’ll cost $350 to change my name. (filing fee, passport, drivers license, etc).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 3:49 PM
Calvin is reading a book upside down so Julian can see the pictures.
Calvin sits hunched over a book with his back to the camera. An infant Julian is starting to crawl toward the book but stops and looks at the camear.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 3:51 PM
Also Julian is scooching forward trying to grab the book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 19, 2015 5:53 PM
I really wish infants came out talking. It would make life much easier.

Twitter: October 18

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:56 PM
Yes, Calvin is still alive. It’s just been a busy day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:57 pm
Slept in (courtesy of @calvinsdad), made scones for breakfast, video conferenced with both grandmothers, and grocery shopped.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2009 8:58 PM
After alternating between happy babbling and ecstatic screeching most of the day, Calvin went to bed as usual a little before 7pm.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 4:57 PM
Calvin is having fun wearing two unmatched mittens which he rescued from my thrift store bin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 5:53 PM
Calvin has decided the rain outside is a cruel joke.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2010 8:05 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with pumpkin goo today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 4:21 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building with legos.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 7:42 PM
Calvin stubbed his toe and then bent down to kiss it himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2011 7:43 PM
I’m off to the grocery store for stuff to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies for Calvin’s “Harvest party” at daycare.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 6:57 AM
And we have snow. I can only find one of Calvin’s mittens . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 7:37 AM
If I were a mitten that belong to Calvin, where would I hide?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2013 4:51 PM
The upside to having a mint infestation is the “grass” smells wonderful after it’s been cut.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2014 8:01 AM
Today Calvin woke up at 6. Maybe he’s becoming a morning person?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2014 8:01 AM
I did not wake up at 6.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2015 9:17 PM
I am afraid the moment I fall asleep Julian will decide to wake up.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 9:07 AM
I’m doing another urban hike in SF on my day off while Julian is in daycare. Too much fog for viewpoint pictures.
Tall white cross outdoors surrounded by trees.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:09 AM
This is a fantastic way to wash windows.
Picture of a three story house (or more) with lots of windows. At the bottom a window washer has a very long pole that reaches up to the top window and has a window washing scrubber at the end.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:39 AM
I found a bookstore. Send help before I spend the college fund.

Yanthor commented that carrying them back home would be a limiting factor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 10:39 AM 11:10 AM
Um, I forgot to factor that in before I bought the books. Fortunately, they double bagged the books for me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 12:13 PM
I completely forgot how long it takes the bus to go 1/4 mile on Phelan.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 12:13 PM 12:16 PM
On the other hand, Julian loves the bus no matter how long it takes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 3:46 PM
Smoke alarm UIs are EVIL.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2017 4:39 PM
I unfairly maligned the smoke detector. It was the house alarm’s window sense. I hate alarms. Way too much time wasted troubleshooting.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:20 PM
Good news! Calvin has made more friends. Unexpected news: he now has plans for 10 play dates, starting tomorrow and going through December.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:20 PM
He casually mentions this at supper. Complete with a schedule of October-December.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:35 PM
Um, I think Julian just at a whole bowl of cheese while I was panicking over this.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2019 6:38 PM
Not exaggerating. Now he says he has a tummy ache.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 12:13 AM
Well, I think this is the latest we’ve ever let Calvin stay up to play a board game.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 2:50 PM
Well, it took the entire morning, and some of the afternoon, but I finally finished voting. @calvinsdad and I are now going to drop off our ballots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 3:16 PM
This is going to be a more expensive trip to the bookstore than I was expecting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 18, 2020 4:36 PM
I think I’m going to have to give up on finishing Calvin’s roo[m] today. However, I suppose voting and getting flu shots for the family was still a productive day.

Twitter: October 17

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:05 AM
Calvin consumed breakfast this morning. However, he ate 1st breakfast well yesterday too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:38 AM
We tried real mashed up bananas for solid food breakfast but he didn’t seem interested.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 8:39 AM
Playing is so much more fun than learning to eat new types of food :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 2:50 PM
Calvin slept through all of Sabbath School this morning. We stayed for church and he had great fun waving the bulletin around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 2:51 PM
Calvin is currently ecstatically screeching while I eat lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2009 5:29 PM
Calvin is currently playing with @calvinsdad’s watch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 3:35 PM
I love our new dishwasher. The utensil tray is too small but the very large granola bowl fits without any problem.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
Calvin had 3 accidents at daycare today :( He must have been having a lot of fun . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing with trucks.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM
In other news, Calvin didn’t have a nap today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2011 4:28 PM
Calvin is enjoying playing with playdough this afternoon. He really likes the orange color.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2013 5:48 PM
Calvin is turning down 2nd servings of ravioli because “it’s too messy.” (Since when has that stopped him?)

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2014 7:16 AM
Calvin woke up at 5:30 this morning and didn’t want to go back to bed. Why!?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2015 9:32 AM
Just starting to listen to _The Shepherd’s Crown_ and am sad this is the last Pratchett book ever.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 3:47 PM
The shower curtain has been found!!

When asked where it was found.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 5:20 PM
In a random box in Calvin’s room. (This is finally the weekend we’re tackling it but it’s slow going.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 6:05 PM
Well, half of Calvin’s room is clean and unpacked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 17, 2020 9:30 PM
Willow doesn’t seem to like any accessories I buy for her. Otherwise, I’d be tempted by some of this furniture. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/autopets-modern-cat-furniture-collection-36831692