2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:14 AM
Calvin had great fun playing with his “Rock-a-Stack” while I made breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:19 AM
Success! I have managed to evenly spread Calvin’s solid food breakfast over his bib, face, and highchair.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 8:24 AM
Calvin managed to get applesauce on the back of his head somehow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 10:22 AM
Huh, Calvin only ate 3 1/2 oz for 2nd breakfast. Maybe I’ll shower and see if he’s interested in a little more after that.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 10:22 AM
I think 5 has figured out the front door goes outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 12:02 PM
5 has curled up in the basket on the bottom of the Bob stroller. I wonder if we might accidentally take her on a walk with us someday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 2:57 PM
Daycare is having trouble feeding Calvin also. We suspect it’s teething but don’t know for sure.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 4:13 PM
The Dr office says it’s probably nothing to worry about as long as he has a wet diaper at least every 8 hrs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 5:40 PM
Daycare managed to get another 6 oz in him this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2009 5:41 PM
I think we’re going to go outside now.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2010 12:39 PM
@calvinsdad What’s really astonishing is it must have been 5 that caught the mouse because Willow is afraid of the garage.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2012 2:08 PM
As always, it feels so wonderful when our house has just been cleaned *happy sigh*

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:02 AM
There is no wind yet a continuous cascade of leaves is falling from one of our Ash trees. It’s like a leaf avalanche.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:15 AM
Problematic conversations: Calvin mispronouncing words that exist but I don’t know. Today’s example: apatosaurus.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:16 AM
I found out what he was talking about by looking for a page listing dinosaur names: https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/fosrec/MunGun4.html
-look the ref interview is useful

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 3:22 PM
I can vaguely imagine a world before TV. However, the thought of no LEGOs is horrifying. The house is quiet while Calvin entertains himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:17 PM
Calvin is quizzing me on my addition tables again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:29 PM
Calvin, “Sometimes food is so good I don’t care if they have onions in it.” I’m perplexed as the food doesn’t have onions. A suggestion?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 5:31 PM
Also, Calvin gravely informs me that, “it’s never a good idea to light a match in your hair.”
??

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2013 8:21 PM
Our gas fireplace is tiny but it makes the family room very cozy.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 7:36 AM
I have started the day by breaking one of the kitchen lights :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:16 PM
Julian was in a terrible mood, nonstop crying, all morning but seems pretty happy now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:30 PM
Calvin appears to be singing some sort of Hail to the Chief/Jingle Bells medley.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2015 5:42 PM
When holding on to the top of the pack n play Julian can pull himself up about 1/2″.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2017 7:06 PM
Julian shows me his duplo sculpture and tells me, “Just look, don’t touch!”

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2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 16, 2022 12:04 PM
The flyer was dropped off in our skeleton librarian’s lap which seems especially appropriate.

This was in response to @calvinsdad saying, “Our skeleton librarian in Santa Cruz is voting NO on O! Don’t be scared about the library project!”

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:31 AM
Calvin seemed kind of sleepy during story time. I wonder if he woke up earlier than he should have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:40 AM
Yesterday, I realized that the waffle blocks mom gave us a couple of years ago could be configured into large baby-safe blocks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:40 AM
I made three blocks: one red, one yellow, and one blue (this sounds like the beginning of _Mouse Paint_)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:41 AM
So far, Calvin seems to be fascinated with them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 1:56 PM
I think all baby toys should come with a label indicating if the toy is dishwasher safe.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:45 PM
Calvin and I were going to sit outside but it got really windy so maybe it’s bath time instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:47 PM
Calvin’s new “Rock-A-Stack” was delivered today and he is ecstatic (this is the toy responsible for his crying the other day at daycare).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:47 PM
(That is, he cried when I took it away from him.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 5:49 PM
Maybe we won’t take a bath. Calvin just seems so happy with the new toy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 6:04 PM
Calvin managed to throw the blue ring across the entire kitchen. Quite impressive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:26 PM
Just finished ab exercises. Now to stuff diapers as I watch tv.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2009 7:51 PM
I love these bluetooth headphones :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2010 3:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building block towers in snorkelers today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2010 6:11 PM
Calvin is eating broccoli without it first being pureed!

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2012 5:18 PM
Calvin has had 2 accidents today yet he wonders why, when he mentions he needs to go potty, I insist he go right away.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 8:07 AM
Something must be wrong. Our recycling was just now picked up (at 8am, usually it’s 7am on the dot).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 5:59 PM
Mental note: just because it only took an hour to get to Greeley does not mean an hour is enough time to get back . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 6:27 PM
@calvinsdad Calvin really likes the crane picture.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2013 6:54 PM
Every so often I miss working in the library. Though, I don’t think I’m nearly as productive as at home.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 5:24 PM
I bought Kinetic Sand as an experiment yesterday and so far it seems very successful. Though, it’s probably not a replacement for our 2 ton sandbox.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 5:54 PM
Here’s the kids playing with it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 15, 2018 7:07 PM
I really should start putting Julian to bed but they’re playing so nicely and I don’t want to ruin it.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 8:17 AM
Calvin seemed to sleep fairly well last night. Now we’re engaged in the solid food portion of his breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 10:04 AM
I don’t think I got as much exercise with Bob as I do the other stroller. It’s too easy to push.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 10:04 AM
However, Bob appears to be more conducive to Calvin falling asleep quickly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 6:18 PM
We went outside for about 1/2 hr and Calvin actually stayed on his stomach for a couple of minutes before rolling over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2009 6:56 PM
Within a minute of me putting Calvin to bed he had rolled over on his stomach.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 4:24 PM
Just got back from the park. I decided we need to take advantage of the warm air while it lasts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 4:24 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with friends with the ball popper today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2010 5:16 PM
I think something is rotting somewhere in the house.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 5:39 AM
Well, Calvin wake up cold around 3:30. I put a blanket on him and he went back to sleep but I didn’t *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 7:30 AM
Hm, sounds like Calvin might have a short night also. I think he fell asleep around 10ish but I’m already hearing noises.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 4:19 PM
Calvin just announced, “I closed one eye Mommy!” Apparently this is a new skill?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 4:36 PM
Calvin is pretending to be a cat. He was on the ground crawling around making noises. I asked what he was doing and he said being a cat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 5:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making finger puppets.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2011 8:05 PM
I think part of the problem in choosing a preschool is finding one that matches your child, not necessarily yourself . . .

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 7:42 AM
My brain decided it didn’t want to sleep last night. It was too busy thinking. Of course, now it’s insisting it’s time to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 9:00 PM
Calvin is quizzing me on my addition tables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2013 9:00 PM
Also, he wants to know what “the biggest number” is and isn’t willing to accept you can always add one.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2015 11:33 AM
Julian’s crib has been lowered! (Perhaps belatedly as he was leaning over the edge.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2015 5:43 PM
Calvin has belatedly learned the problem with telling me he’s bored is I might remember he hasn’t done his homework yet.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2016 6:58 AM
I should never look at houses before I’m actually on BART. Still made the train though :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2016 7:26 AM
It’s raining in Millbrae. It’s kind of weird.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 14, 2018 6:09 PM
We went to Roxhill Park today: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2018/10/14/roxhill-park-seattle/

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:47 AM
Calvin slept pretty well last night. He didn’t start making sounds until around 6 and he got up at 6:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:47 AM
Today I tried thickening his bananas with rice cereal. I think I may have gotten a little more into him but that might be my imagination :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:54 AM
A new use for tea boxes: blocks for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 7:11 PM
During the bath I used a make-shift colander to stream water in front of Calvin. He seemed confused as he kept trying to grab the water.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2009 10:34 PM
Going to bed way too late. Got sidetracked reading a book.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2010 5:31 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with cellophane today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2010 5:34 PM
I wonder when Calvin will start eating his green vegetables without me first pureeing them.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 6:44 PM
Calvin has become a backseat driver. He’s pointing out red lights and stop sign.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 6:52 PM
After swimming this afternoon, we stopped by and picked up a Chipotle burrito to share for supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 7:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed sitting in the police car :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 7:49 PM
They also apparently had cheerleaders come in today so it was a very busy day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 8:49 PM
Calvin is still resisting falling asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2011 8:56 PM
I have this feeling that I will be falling asleep in Calvin’s room tonight. So much for the needed carpet cleaning . . .

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2013 4:11 PM
Hm, not impressed by the new Walmart Marketplace. Most things I buy are more expensive than King Soopers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2013 5:43 PM
@calvinsdad, “Did you [Calvin] throw it down [the stairs]?” Calvin, “No! I launched it.”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2015 7:00 AM
I’m not sure how I’m going to get the house cleaned in time for the cleaners to come . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2015 4:50 PM
I’m out of vanilla :(

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 13, 2016 5:57 PM
All the remodeled kitchens in San Francisco look the same.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 7:33 AM
Calvin had a restless night. He got up at 6:30 but I’ve caught him rubbing his eyes several times since.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 8:23 AM
Today we tried banana for breakfast. This worked about as well as all the other solid food we’ve tried.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 9:41 AM
Just got back from walking. Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 11:12 AM
Calvin’s first tooth is coming. It’s just barely poking through his bottom gum.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 5:37 PM
Calvin didn’t want to leave daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2009 5:39 PM
He was happy to see me but really liked playing with the toys daycare had out for him and didn’t want to stop.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 5:45 PM
Calvin appears to be a soup fan.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 7:26 PM
Calvin is crying because I have the audacity to insist he wear long pants to bed tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2010 9:19 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun exploring with finger paint mixing yellow and red to make orange.”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:41 AM
Calvin is insisting on wearing 3 pairs of underwear at the same time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:46 AM
Not only does Calvin want me to feed him, he’s insistent that the spoon must face a specific direction.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:56 AM
Calvin is insisting on storytime during breakfast. I’m not sure whether to be exasperated, proud, or both.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 11:40 AM
Just got back with first preschool evaluation. Took twice as long as I had budgeted.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 11:41 AM
In other news, the preschool director used the word “fisticuffs” during our discussion. I don’t think I’ve seen that out of a book before.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 4:13 PM
Calvin did not have a nap, for the 2nd day in a row, and it’s showing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2011 7:58 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun building towers and knocking them down.”

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2013 1:06 PM
Firefighter storytime! https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/10/12/firefighter-storytime/

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 12, 2016
I still love riding on Caltrain. I get so much of Sunday’s chores done while commuting :)

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 10:50 AM
Calvin fell asleep eating 2nd breakfast. However, he quickly woke up to some noise so we’re going out walking so he can finish his nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 12:46 PM
I think Calvin might be taking his nap for the entire day. He’s been sleeping for more than an hour.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 1:28 PM
I took a _long_ shower and Calvin is still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM
Still sleeping . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 2:29 PM
Calvin just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 4:11 PM
Just got back from grocery store shopping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2009 8:22 PM
Just got back from a lovely dinner.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2010 5:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed climbing around in the tree house today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2010 8:03 PM
I made a ginger coconut pineapple upside down cake tonight :)

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 8:32 AM
I mixed together a lemon/water solution for Calvin’s sliced lunch apples. He is now enthusiastically drinking the “lemon juice.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 4:56 PM
It appears that my local Walgreens has stopped carrying my curl creme.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 4:57 PM
My indecision in picking a substitute gave Calvin a chance to slobber over a “detangle & shine” conditioner so I bought that also *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 5:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing dress up.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2011 7:44 PM
@calvinsdad brought home yummy carrot cake tonight :)

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2014 7:45 AM
I think @calvinsdad was hoping the cake (which was lovely) would be enough to keep me awake. Unfortunately, it failed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2014 7:45 AM
I went to sleep around 7:15 last night and just woke up.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2015 9:30 PM
Julian is not happy tonight :(

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 9:08 PM
Our ballots have arrived. They look very thick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:35 PM
Umm . . . I think it’s a bad thing if I can’t find a candidate’s current website. Also, it should have been last updated in Sep or Oct.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:35 PM
Also, Facebook is not a real substitute for a webpage. Most people can get away with that but not a politician.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2016 10:50 PM
1 of 9 pages done! Now to bed.

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2017 5:47 PM
This picture doesn’t do it justice but we have a red sun right now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2017 9:19 PM
I hear @calvinsdad trying to instruct the Roomba. I know our kids eventually listen to what we say but the Roomba really is a lost cause.

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 8:32 AM
Ok, I’m ready to go home for the day. I just discovered my work (paper) notebook got banana all over it in the great backpack banana explosion this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 8:34 AM
Actually, I just examined the evidence and have concluded that the notebook probably caused the banana explosion.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 11, 2018 5:17 PM
Sunday this bowl was overflowing with fruit. Now all we have left are the avocados for tomorrow. I’m not sure where it all went.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 6:33 AM
I got 9 hours of sleep last night. It was great :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:39 AM
I’m ready to go back to bed now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:40 AM
We have at least 1 in of snow now. Wonder how the roads will be. The first snow always seems confusing for people.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:58 AM
Just took Calvin out to touch the snow. He seemed neither impressed nor distressed so we went inside as it is cold outside!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:59 AM
Feeding tip: try coordinating your babies food with their outfit ;)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 7:59 AM
Calvin is wearing green so obviously we’re going to have peas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 8:24 AM
Well, apparently Calvin did swallow some of the peas. I know this because several minutes later he spat them up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2009 4:27 PM
Just got back from a walk.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 1:36 PM
Since last night Calvin is now refusing to wear anything with long sleeves. Not good since his room is now below 70.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:34 PM
It’s been a weird day. Babysitter called in sick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:35 PM
Then, Calvin refused to nap so we went to Costco and he fell asleep when we arrived and I read for an hour till he woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2010 10:40 PM
I think I’m going to break down soon and buy an eReader so I have enough books to read during Christmas vacation without too many bags.

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 8:29 AM
Calvin is _still_ sleeping. This from the kid who woke up before 7:30 on both Sunday and Saturday *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 8:30 AM
(I’ve even pulled up the blinds in his room and he didn’t even stir.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 9:04 AM
Calvin just went racing, on his own volition, toward the (much needed) kleenexes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 1:07 PM
One of my savings accounts got $0.07 in interest for the quarter. It’s a small account but still . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2011 1:27 PM
At some point I really need to clean my fridge. However, it’s not going to be today *sigh*

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2014 5:35 PM
Staff day was good but I now feel the profound need to pull the blanket over my head and pretend people don’t exist for a while.

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2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2016 6:45 PM
We really need to buy a house so I can get a stove that does not have knobs on the front.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2016 7:06 PM
In other hazardous news, what’s with the obsession of kids wrapping things around their necks?

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 10, 2017 6:07 PM
My property tax bill’s “Original Mail Date” is tomorrow. I’m getting taxes from the future.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 7:15 AM
I went to bed at 10 but didn’t fall asleep until after 12. I woke up at 4:30 but stayed in bed till 7. In spite of this, I feel coherent.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 7:15 AM
In other news, Calvin is still sleeping. I have to go up to Greeley today so I need to take him into daycare early.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 7:48 AM
Calvin has enough hair now that it can stick up (at least a little bit :) ).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 8:08 AM
Calvin petted 5 with my supervision. Other than the brief ear grabbing incident it went pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 2:18 PM
I’m starting to wilt (though considering how few hours of sleep I got surviving until 2:30 isn’t bad).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 2:29 PM
I’m up at the Farr library today. I forgot how _cold_ it is in this building.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 5:40 PM
I stopped by the Loveland outfits on the way home and got a shirt for myself and another sleep sack for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2009 6:48 PM
Calvin seemed to get cranky earlier than usual so I fed him and put him to bed.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2010 8:15 AM
I think I need to find a less messy bribe than brownies for potty training.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2010 9:16 AM
In other news, Calvin locked me out of my bedroom. (I did manage to get back in.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2010 6:41 PM
#snack
1 chocolate piece

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2011 7:38 PM
Calvin helped me harvest all our green tomatoes (he’s good at picking green tomatoes . . . ).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2011 9:15 PM
All my herbs have been harvested, washed, and frozen.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 6:51 AM
@calvinsdad sent me this link: https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/british-library-pays-homage-to-childrens-books-illustrators-9234/ Covert attempt to schedule a London trip or just teasing?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 6:52 AM
Also, Calvin has listened to 4 of the books mentioned and dabbled in 2.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 8:09 AM
There is a yellow jacket is our cupboard . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 3:53 PM
I just bought $60 worth of books at The Bookworm. I should probably stop going there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 4:12 PM
At very, very long last, both cars are now in the garage again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 4:38 PM
I bought an old copy of _Paddington Helps Out_ that had a recipt from Table Mesa King Soopers from 1978.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2013 6:03 PM
I just can’t make myself get excited by fenugreek leaves. Maybe I’m preparing it wrong?

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2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2014 5:13 PM
When Calvin’s teacher asked for a word that begins with “p”, he told her “pariah”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2014 5:14 PM
We might be listening to too many books with middle school angst in them.

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2015 8:01 AM
Miraculously, Julian only woke up once, at 12:30, and the slept till 6!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2015 10:12 AM
Wow, it is amazing how much stuff this van fits. Among other things, we’re taking the baby swing, activity center, and bouncy seat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2015 2:43 PM
We’re about 4 hrs into our drive and Calvin hasn’t used the ipad yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2015 2:44 PM
He mostly been reading (actually reading) a LEGO book

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2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2017 8:31 AM
It turns out the secret to balancing Amazon charges against the credit card is to only order one thing at a time.

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2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2022 1:24 PM
It turns out @version2_1 doesn’t want a peanut butter cheese quesadilla after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 9, 2022 1:31 PM
Oh, though apparently he did eat the whole thing.

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 7:02 AM
Calvin seemed to have slept better (or at least quieter) than he has for the last couple of nights.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 7:48 AM
Calvin just threw up over the couch and floor but miraculously missed his outfit completely.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 8:05 AM
Today Calvin gets to taste peas for the first time! (In complete honesty, they don’t really smell that good in his jar . . . )

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:38 PM
Calvin skipped his afternoon nap again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:38 PM
It’s now time for Calvin to have a bath.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM
Well, we were going to give him a bath. He’s become fascinated with the cherry tomato packaging.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM
Just came across a sing-a-long gov music site for kids: https://web.archive.org/web/20090730064354/http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/music.htm

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM
The accompaniment is _very_ midi like but it provides a decent way to learn the tune of a new song.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM
Now we really are headed for a bath . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 7:50 PM
Fed Calvin and put him to bed then did ab exercises. Maybe I should eat supper now . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 8:55 PM
Haven’t eaten yet. Spent the last hour looking for a reasonable twitter backup tool that doesn’t require inputting my username/password.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM
I may have found a twitter archiving website that is acceptable but am waiting to see how it works before rejoicing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM
My throat is starting to hurt. It probably wasn’t helped by the cookie dough I snacked on earlier.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 9:03 PM
Now I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it to eat supper and if so, what super healthy food is available.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 9:03 PM
Oh, must run dishwasher before going to bed also . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2009 10:05 PM
I’m off to bed. I should have gone to bed much sooner but somehow time just escaped me.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2010 2:20 PM
Actually felt well enough to walk to pick up Calvin today. However, 2 blocks away I turned around because it’s too windy :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2010 5:09 PM
Calvin didn’t take a nap today at daycare and it’s showing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2010 5:40 PM
It’s much easier to convince Calvin to eat healthy food when he isn’t screaming because he missed a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2010 7:18 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed rolling balls back & forth with Henry today!”

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2011 8:06 AM
Well, because we have no schedule to meet today, Calvin woke up right on time at 7:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2011 9:23 AM
For our “family Saturday” we’re going to go to the library for storytime.

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2012 8:01 AM
Calvin has slept more than 12 hours now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2012 5:34 PM
Calvin, “I will like it [garbanzos] when I am bigger. Yes, I will like it when I’m 4.”

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2013 1:08 PM
I may have a squash problem. I’ve been collecting them without any particularly meal in mind.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2013 1:12 PM
Hm, if I want to use the time bake, maybe I should reset the clock . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2013 5:09 PM
Back from the firefighter story time!

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2015 7:17 AM
Baby, please do not insist on me being enthusiastic when you get up at 4:30am.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2015 7:35 AM
Blessed are the clothing manufacturers whose onesies can accommodate big heads . . .

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2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2018 7:38 AM
Gas Works Park’s playground is opening prior to us moving to our new house! https://www.wallyhood.org/2018/10/gas-works-parks-playground-open

(This will be an 8 min walk from our house.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2018 5:14 PM
For reasons, I forgot to copy down the borscht recipe I like before packing the cookbooks.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2018 7:41 PM
Xfinity apparently now does personalized video billing and I think it’s one of the worst new ideas I’ve seen recently . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2018 7:41 PM
As in, your charges are displayed in a video.

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2020 9:29 AM
Julian is making a board game out of Duplos.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2020 3:15 PM
It’s impossible to convey how little enthusiasm Calvin has towards cleaning the bathroom.

[Asked if I can blame him.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2020 3:45 PM
No, not exactly. Though now he apparently has a crippling side ache and I’m trying to decide if he’s allergic to cleaning, no longer use to moving, or actually has something wrong.

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2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2022 10:37 AM
I miss Google Hangouts. Chat’s search features leave a lot to be desired.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 8, 2022 2:23 PM
Yet another blog post. This time about my new desk and treadmill. https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2022/10/08/office-upgrade/

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 7:50 AM
Calvin woke up several times last night complaining but at least 1/2 of the time he wasn’t on his stomach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 7:50 AM
He last woke up at 5:30 and is now still sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 8:44 AM
Calvin got up around 8. We just finished breakfast and story time. Now it’s time to try solid foods again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 9:09 AM
The poor baby just hid himself pretty hard in the head with his rattle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 9:30 AM
Calvin can now touch his toes even when he’s in cloth diapers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 9:35 AM
I think it’s healthy for Calvin to sleep in (I’m not convinced he gets enough sleep). However, it really does shorten the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 10:54 AM
Calvin has this new habit of blowing air through pursed lips.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 10:54 AM
This is cute but very messy when he happens to be drinking formula at the time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 5:38 PM
At daycare in the bouncy seat Calvin lifted up his legs so his feet could play with the toy bar in addition to his hands. It was funny :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2009 5:38 PM
Currently, he’s intent on holding his feet.

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2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2010 8:40 AM
At the moment, I’m feeling much better than yesterday. Probably because Calvin slept well last night and I did also.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2010 6:20 PM
Even I don’t think okra and french toast are meant to be mixed together . . .

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2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 11:48 AM
I have my flu shot!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 11:49 AM
If all goes well, Calvin may get his flu shot this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 3:21 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed working on some new puzzles.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 6:22 PM
Calvin received his flu vaccine today. I am official a fan of the mist. He barely blinked.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 6:23 PM
Afterwards we went out for ice cream (in hopes of creating a positive experience with the Dr office). Calvin ate a HUGE amount.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2011 6:23 PM
Now he’s refusing to eat squash for supper but has had a 2nd helping of lentils. “Feed me more mommy!”

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2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2012 8:45 PM
Well, that was exciting. The furnace was not working when we arrived back home and our house was 55 degrees (on the main level).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2012 8:45 PM
The garage was warmer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2012 8:50 PM
Calvin fell asleep on the way home and was successfully transferred to his own bed. This bedtime puts him firmly back into MDT.

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2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2013 11:59 AM
Of course my password can’t contain special characters. That would just be crazy!

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2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2015 3:25 PM
I was doing well right up till noon and then all my energy flew away

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2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 7, 2020 2:24 PM
Well, @calvinsdad has left the house so Willow has decided to come camp out on my desk instead.