Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: September 26

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 5:38 AM
Calvin’s up. I’m hoping I can feed him and he’ll go back to sleep but probably not *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 5:40 AM
Well, maybe I got lucky. I made his formula but now I don’t hear anything from his room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:12 AM
After waking up at 5:30 (complete with eyes open and mouth grinning) he went back to sleep until around 7.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:12 AM
I didn’t get completely back to sleep but did manage to doze for a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:16 AM
I think I need a smock for Calvin when I try feeding him sweet potatoes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:21 AM
It seems like Calvin might like sweet potatoes more than rice cereal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:21 AM
I don’t think much, if any, ended up in his stomach but he wasn’t making faces when he spit it out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 8:30 AM
I think the hair on Calvin’s bald spot is starting to grow back.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 2:53 PM
Calvin and @calvinsdad
were playing the piano together.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 2:54 PM
Now we’re attempting to convince Calvin it’s time to nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 3:22 PM
He’s still crying . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 4:36 PM
I eventually gave up and gave him his 4 o’clock feeding early. He slept for about 10 min after that before waking up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 4:58 PM
Calvin just finished talking to Nana. He’s cranky so we’re going to attempt a nap again . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 5:21 PM
No luck so far.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 5:40 PM
I’ve given up again. I’m not sure if I should but it doesn’t seem healthy to cry for 30 min straight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2009 6:27 PM
Calvin happily played outside for the last 30 minutes or so.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2011 3:50 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun playing’I spy.'”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2011 3:50 PM
In other news, he didn’t have a nap . . .

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2015 10:51 AM
Julian’s first playground swing experience.
Julian sitting in a baby swing in a knitted red sweater.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2015 3:24 PM
I think Julian has reached the clingy stage. He’s happy as long as I hold him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2015 3:35 PM
It appears Julian’s objection to solid food is the adult feeding him, not the food. He eats when he does it himself.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2015 3:31 PM
I see more baths in Julian’s future.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2015 3:42 PM
An infant Julian, mostly bald with big eyes, sitting in a high chair putting a spoon into his mouth.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 26, 2021 11:22 AM
We need more bookshelves.

Twitter: September 25

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 7:51 AM
Calvin’s 6 month checkup is today. Not surprisingly, I have lots of questions for the Dr. Now if only I can remember them all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 9:07 AM
Yea! The audio version of the newest Hannah Swensen Mystery has been added to our library’s holdings.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 9:09 AM
[The old URL no longer works because it was for HPLD’s old catalog. However, here’s the equivalent link in Worldcat.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 9:09 AM
(I listen to audio books while taking my morning walk with Calvin and Hannah almost feels like family at this point)

[14 years later and I still feel a deep sense of gratitude for the books and podcasts that helped keep me saner my first year after having a kid. Sometimes they felt like the only good thing in my life. I’m not sure I would have survived without them.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 9:12 AM
(Since HPLD only has brief records at the moment, here’s info about Hannah Swensen: https://web.archive.org/web/20101031103155/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Swensen_Mysteries )

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 12:41 PM
At Calvin’s 6 month Dr appt we learned he is 18lbs 7 oz (75%), 27 1/2″ (80%), and 44 cm HC (50%).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 12:42 PM
Calvin has been cleared to use the baby backpack carrier we got as a baby shower gift. (@calvinsdad
will be ecstatic)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 12:42 PM
Dr suggested we try vegetables and see if Calvin prefers that over rice cereal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2009 6:53 PM
Calvin was cranky so I fed him and put him to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2010 2:52 PM
Calvin is really upset and I have no idea why.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2012 3:27 PM
Calvin is very excited by his new bed. He’s pulling all his toys out so they can be on the bed with him.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2014 4:36 PM
Well, our cat budget _was_ positive, before I took Cat5 to the vet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2014 4:43 PM
Sometimes it doesn’t sink in exactly how much stuff one bought online until you see the boxes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2014 4:44 PM
The UPS driver told me, “Merry Christmas.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2014 4:45 PM
I think each time I get pregnant I buy less in person and more online. It’s just so much easier.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2015 7:08 AM
Julian is already down for his first nap of the day.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2015 11:24 AM
Julian has two teeth coming in. This explains the crankiness.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2015 11:33 AM
In the last week Julian has grown noticeable hair, height, and teeth. What’s next?

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2021 5:31 PM
We went to the beach today!

At the beach with sand and waves. Silhouette of Jaeger standing up at the beach just touching the water with Julian beside him kneeling by a body board.

Twitter: September 24

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2009 7:44 AM
Calvin is just now waking up. He seems to be sleeping longer all of a sudden.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2009 8:42 AM
Calvin just rolled over from back to front while I was watching.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2009 5:35 PM
Calvin didn’t get an afternoon nap again at daycare. This can’t be good for him :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2009 6:22 PM
Calvin is oddly calm this evening for it being so late and without an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2009 6:23 PM
He took a bath after getting home and is now amusing himself trying to eat the activity center sunflower.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2010 4:48 PM
Calvin is insisting I wash of his sandy hands.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2010 6:35 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with the kitchen cups and plates today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2012 7:46 AM
Calvin is sad because the sun isn’t out.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2013 6:56 PM
Compiling list of questions for kindergarten interviews. Calvin wants us to ask if they have a big crane to play with.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2013 8:11 PM
Just ran out of my extra plastic bags *sigh*. I was hoarding before the bag fee but there’s only so much hoarding it’s practical to do.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2014 7:04 AM
Calvin is using his magnetic alphabet to spell name suggestions for 2.1. Latest suggestion, “Gim” (I think he means “Jim”).

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2015 4:04 PM
All of a sudden Julian’s head started sprouting hair. I swear a couple millimeters grew overnight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2015 7:49 PM
I think it’s time for me to go to bed. 5-5:30 mornings combined with multiple night feeds are not a good combo.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2017 11:56 AM
It seems appropriate Julian is watching a show on electricity as I wrestle with finding a LED replacement for evil 4-pin CFLs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2017 2:20 PM
I hate it when I know exactly what I want and no one carries it.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2018 9:10 PM
I now own a rain skirt.

[When asked what a rain skirt is.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2018 2:48 PM
It’s a wrap around skirt made with rain coat-type fabric. So, basically a raincoat for the lower half of my body. Haven’t tried it out yet so I’m not sure how well it works yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 25, 2018 2:51 PM
I got this one: https://yamamountaingear.com/rain-skirt/. There’s also a lot of rain “kilts” from various vendors for men who don’t want to wear skirts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Oct 5, 2018 1:21 PM
I can verify my rain skirt works. Not perfect but good enough for a lunch walk in the rain. It had a tendency to ride up when I was walking fast so the lower part of my calves got a little rain. Overall stayed pretty dry though.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2019 6:54 AM
My phone just told me the high was going to be 77 today and I panicked because that’s not what I dressed for. However, the weather app thinks its wrong. So I don’t know where my phone thinks I am.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2020 8:39 AM
Today Julian’s class tricked his teacher into thinking she was frozen.

[I believe this was frozen on Zoom.]

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2021 10:34 AM
I would like some rain please. I want to go for a walk in a downpour and then come back to a cozy house and drink hot chocolate while reading a book.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2021 5:00 PM
I’m still annoyed my iPhone doesn’t have a headphone jack. (Had to remove the lightning adapter prior to plugging earbuds into my computer and will frantically be re-adding it next time I get a phone call.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 24, 2021 5:02 PM
I also have four Bluetooth earbuds (2 for my audiobooks at night on my Android phone and 2 for the day on my iPhone). I still prefer corded earbuds for some things.

Twitter: September 23

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:41 AM
Calvin woke up at 4:30am but I put another blanket over him and he went back to sleep fairly quickly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:42 AM
Now he’s still sleeping. I don’t remember the last time he slept this late. He’s not even thrashing in his sleep, just sleeping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 8:03 AM
Still sleeping . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 8:21 AM
I think Calvin finally just woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 9:15 AM
Trying to feed Calvin “solid” food is still proving to be problematic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 9:44 AM
Although Calvin got up so late, he’s already cranky so I think we’re going to go on a walk after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 10:31 AM
Calvin didn’t fall asleep on our walk but he seems moderately happy now and I got a little bit of exercise :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 6:26 PM
Calvin woke up from his (short) afternoon nap at 5:15. Now I’m wondering if he’ll be ready to go to bed at 7.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 6:26 PM
Since he got up so later this morning, I think he might only get 4 meals today instead of his regular 5.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:11 PM
Well, I’m trying to put Calvin to bed at 7 but so far he’s not very happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:12 PM
He’s been in bed by 7 all the previous nights this week but he hadn’t slept in till 8:30 before either.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM
Well, I listened to Calvin complain for at least 15 min thinking he was just complaining about going to bed early.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM
Nope, he was on his stomach again *sigh*.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM
I view video monitors as a little over the top but this would be a case in which it would be handy.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 7:56 AM
I completely forgot the bread sponge I started last night and it sat out all night. Sadly it had milk in it so I think I have to throw it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 4:47 PM
It’s amazing how Calvin is the nicest child in the world as long as you have your COMPLETE attention on him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 8:56 PM
Calvin kept falling down and skinning his knees today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 8:57 PM
I decided to serve breakfast for supper and Calvin enthusiastically enjoyed his French Toast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 8:57 PM
From daycare: “Calvin explored the Sea Snorkelers room today investigating all of our toys.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2010 8:57 PM
All of my tasks are finally finished for the day so now I’m off to read for a couple of minutes before bed.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2012 2:17 PM
Calvin is using his spoon to chop up an apple I gave him.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2015 10:32 AM
I am throwing out all but 6 of Calvin’s toothbrushes.

[@buffyro asked why he had so many.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2015 10:36 AM
@buffyro I’m not entirely sure. Some obviously come from the dentist but presumably not all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2015 4:41 PM
The optometrist said if I had six more children I would have perfect vision. Though, he did concede glasses are cheaper.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2016 6:59 AM
Trying an experiment today: BART TO Caltrain for work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2016 6:59 AM
Made it to BART just in time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2016 7:36 AM
Well, I _think_ I made it on the right train.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2018 12:01 PM
Julian: “What are you doing?”
Me: “Oh, I’m just getting rid of a spiderweb.”
Julian: “Hey! I like spiderwebs!”

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2020 1:59 PM
This is a really good article about libraries and ebooks: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2020/09/hold-on-ebooks-cost-how-much-the-inconvenient-truth-about-library-ecollections/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2020 2:01 PM
I particularly like the summary at the end:

“Don’t stop reading ebooks.

And don’t feel guilty about reading them.

Don’t yell at authors if their publishers have bad terms.

Do contact publishing house executives about their bad terms.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 23, 2020 2:01 PM

Do be patient with your library if the wait times are forever or if they don’t have every book you want.

Be nice to your very stressed out librarian.

Most of all: do advocate for your local library when budget season rolls around.”

Twitter: September 22

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 9:00 AM
It got _cold_ in our house last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 9:00 AM
Calvin’s fingers were ice cold when he got up (though the rest of him stayed pretty warm).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 9:01 AM
Calvin is still having great fun sitting up except when he gets too excited and starts flailing his arms wildly which causes him to fall.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 5:36 PM
I love fall. The air is very invigorating :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 5:36 PM
In other news, Calvin had no nap this afternoon :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 6:04 PM
Calvin has developed a new obsession with nose diving into the water as he reaches for the other side of the tub.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 6:04 PM
It’s a little nerve racking.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 6:47 PM
Since Calvin had no afternoon nap I’m trying to put him down extra early for bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 6:48 PM
He was fast asleep after his bottle but woke up as I was transferring him to bed. Now he’s talking to himself somewhat unhappily.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2009 7:41 PM
Calvin did fall asleep relatively easy. Now to see when he wakes up tomorrow . . .

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2010 1:21 PM
Finished work late now I have to rush cleaning in order to pick up Calvin on time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2010 3:27 PM
Calvin visited the next room up in daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2010 3:29 PM
From daycare: “Calvin visited the Sea Snorkeler room this morning and enjoyed rolling cars on our mats.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2010 3:37 PM
Calvin found his 2nd Nalgene sippy cup and I still have no idea where it was or if I should be worried about him drinking from it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2010 3:42 PM
I’m afraid Calvin is getting addicted to cooking videos. Watched this https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/dining/14mini.html?_r=1 and now he’s demanding more.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2011 4:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making silly faces.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2011 4:54 PM
In other news, we’re being good little consumers by buying a new dishwasher.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2012 1:34 PM
Whew. Didn’t get out of church till 1pm but Calvin was very, very good.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2013 12:11 PM
By request, I’m carrying Calvin in the carrier while on the treadmill. He tells me he feels like he’s exercising.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2013 12:11 PM
Calvin, to me while I’m carrying him on the treadmill, “you’re doing well!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2013 5:20 PM
I wonder how long it’ll take for my innocent delight in rain to come back. I still like it but immediately start wondering about our sump.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2014 5:43 PM
I think the universe knows I want a new stove. I think one of my burners me be on the fritz.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2015 5:24 PM
It’s weeding time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2015 5:25 PM
We have room on our bookshelves again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2015 8:05 PM
Well . . . the good news is Julian can now sleep on his stomach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2015 8:05 PM
Now I’m wondering if I should roll him back over since he can only roll from back to stomach, not the other way around.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2016 6:30 PM
I made a spinach salad and the thing in it that Calvin is refusing to eat is the cucumber.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2016 6:35 PM
Calvin is taking seconds of the salad . . .

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2019 8:59 AM
Never a good sign when I try to balance the checkbook and I’m off by $0.01.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2019 11:05 AM
Ah yeah. It’s time for me weekly chat with Amazon in order to figure out mysterious charges that don’t correspond with receipts. *sigh*

Amazon Twitter notices my tweet and directs me to common reasons charges appear.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2019 7:20 PM AM
The charges are always legit. It’s just the items on receipts, and order emails, are often grouped differently than how the credit card gets charged. Thus, support and I often have weekly-monthly chats trying to figure out how to reconcile everything.

2020

[Context: Someone linked this this Vogue article.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 22, 2020 8:28 AM
This is a really good article. I hope more men take the time to read and think about it before it’s too late for their partners.

Twitter: September 21

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 7:38 AM
I think I need to get another baby spoon so Calvin can hold one while I attempt to feed him with the other.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 8:04 AM
It’s raining outside and I don’t have an umbrella or anything to stop the rain from getting on Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 9:39 AM
Calvin and I just got back from a rainy walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 9:40 AM
I used @calvinsdad’s gortex clone coat to keep Calvin from getting wet. It worked pretty well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 5:52 PM
It’s a sad day when @calvinsdad ends up taking a longer total nap time than Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 6:12 PM
Calvin spent the last couple of minutes happily banging on the piano.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2009 7:40 PM
I’m thinking of making Calvin’s new bedtime 7. He’s almost always asleep by then anyway so it seems right.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2010 1:11 PM
I can’t get the _Chicka Chicka ABC_ book out of my head (https://books.google.com/books?id=bHxDPAAACAAJ&hl=en).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2010 6:33 PM
Calvin is _very_ cranky tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2010 9:14 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing with the trucks today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2011 7:46 PM
From daycare: “Calvin made a yummy meal in home living.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2012 8:44 AM
Today Calvin has no preschool. Work should be interesting today . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2012 12:45 PM
Calvin is mesmerized by _The LEGO ideas book_ we found at the library: https://worldcat.org/title/694830212 The original URL went to High Plains Library District’s old catalog, which no longer exists. However, this is the same edition as old the link.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2012 5:58 PM
All things considered, the day went very well except for the last hour. I really hate whiny voices . . .

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2013 9:17 AM
Roasted vegetable crepes and blackberry blintzes for breakfast.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2014 3:05 PM
Very good luck at the thrift store. Lots of maternity clothes, pants for Calvin, NF baby book, and exciting Duplo train tracks.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2015 9:16 PM
It’s nice we have proof that infants grow.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2016 6:00 PM
I think there’s some great conspiracy where @calvinsdad
gets home late on the days where supper doesn’t keep well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2016 6:45 PM
Staring at a housing map doesn’t appear to produce more housing.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2018 7:58 AM
Hm, coming to work today might have been a mistake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 21, 2018 6:07 PM
It is taco night and we are having an avocado emergency. The avocados I bought at the beginning of the week are still not ripe . . .

Twitter: September 20

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 7:19 AM
This morning wasn’t as bad as I feared. Calvin woke up at 5:30 but went back to sleep and didn’t wake up again till 6:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 7:19 AM
I even had a dream between 5:30 and 6:30 so I must have fallen back asleep :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 7:49 AM
Well, I think Calvin’s solid breakfast experiment is over for the morning. He starts crying anytime I come near him with the spoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 7:50 AM
Of course, when I just hand him the spoon without anything on it, he immediately shoves it in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 11:30 AM
We just came back from sitting on the lawn outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 11:31 AM
Calvin is obviously in need of a nap so he’s currently screaming in his bassinet. Good thing it’s sturdy he thrashes side to side.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2009 6:10 PM
I just dressed Calvin in a “0-3 month” outfit that fits perfectly.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 8:35 AM
Calvin “helped” me with my exercises this morning by bouncing up and down on my stomach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:08 PM
Calvin bit another kid at daycare today. Fortunately, I don’t think he broke skin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:11 PM
Daycare noticed that Calvin was unusually cranky today and the pattern seems to be continuing at home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:12 PM
At least one of his lower teeth is coming in which may (or may not, who can tell) be the cause.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed holding his friends hands to dance with them!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:41 PM
It’s very handy that daycare writes notes in tweet compatible amounts :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 5:46 PM
Calvin is enthralled watching daddy change bike tires.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2010 8:22 PM
#snack
1 chocolate piece

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2011 3:09 PM
From daycare yesterday, “Calvin had fun coloring with his favorite color (yellow).”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2011 3:09 PM
Sunday his favorite color was green.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2011 3:09 PM
From daycare today, “Calvin made a track with legos for the cars :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2011 7:41 PM
The pool wore me out but seemed to wind Calvin up.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2012 5:15 PM
I broke down and bought Calvin a full size bed. He kept insisting it was the “right size” for him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2012 5:16 PM
Of course, once you factor all the stuffed animals Calvin has, he might need a full-size bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2012 5:25 PM
Calvin ate two servings of Indian-style spinach yesterday and cried when we didn’t have any more to offer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2012 5:26 PM
I’m hypothesizing that Calvin will eat any green vegetable. I wonder if I can dye carrots green . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2012 5:45 PM
Calvin has become 5’s early throw-up alarm system. He tracked me down to say she was meowing like she was going to vomit.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2013 7:56 AM
Oh. Picture day was _yesterday_. I wonder what Calvin was wearing . . . Probably pajamas.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2013 5:52 PM
PDF of satellite images of Lyons and Longmont: This originally linked to Boulder OEM but the file no longer exist there. However, I believe this link is the same file.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2014 7:21 AM
I think it’s time to go through my closet and exile anything I can’t fit into. Then, I need to go shopping tomorrow.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2015 1:01 PM
Today’s project is to calculate historical monthly expenses and extrapolate for the next nine months.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2016 5:38 PM
Today we learn that Julian can open Nalgene bottles by himself.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2018 3:42 AM
Julian’s habit of becoming completely incoherent when he’s upset is really not helpful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2018 2:27 PM
I spent most of the morning in bed and felt good enough to go for a walk with Julian which may have been over ambitious.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2020 5:51 PM
Huh. I did not expect to find the door mats in the box in Julian’s room. (I’m a Seattle, Julian’s room was on the 3rd floor of the house).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2020 6:27 PM
I still haven’t found the shower curtain though.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 20, 2020 6:49 PM
Finally got Julian’s room unpacked and organized!

Julian's bedroom. Julian is sitting in a rocking chair. To his right is a bookcase with books and to the right of that is his dresser. Above the rocking chair is a caricature of Julian. The rug on the floor has multi-colored polka dots.

Twitter: September 19

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:20 AM
I wonder if Calvin would like his rice cereal better if _I_ was trying to eat it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:28 AM
Yeah, he’s really not liking solid food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:33 AM
Calvin seems to be getting more use to sleeping on his stomach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:33 AM
The first time I found him on his stomach he’d probably been like that for hours since he was still sound asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:33 AM
The second time he was awake so I went ahead and tried to roll him over so he could get more sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 7:34 AM
However, it was already too close to his wake-up time (6am) so he apparently decided it was time to get up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 8:12 AM
There’s no Sabbath School in Boulder today. Everyone is up an Glacier View Ranch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 9:09 AM
We just got back from a morning walk. It’s sunny outside and not too hot. I love fall :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 11:33 AM
Put Calvin in the bassinet a couple of minutes ago in hopes he’ll take a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 11:34 AM
He’s not screaming though he is making loud exclamations in between thrashing wildly. He eyes appear mostly closed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 12:17 PM
Calvin was taking a lovely nap until 5 decided to start meowing. I was not happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 5:44 PM
We talked to Grandma today. Calvin showed her how well he sits up now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 5:45 PM
I’ve decided it’s time for Calvin to have another nap so he’s currently screaming in his bassinet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 6:04 PM
20 minutes later Calvin finally falls asleep *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2009 8:10 PM
He woke up briefly to eat and then went back to sleep again. I’m scared about his potential morning wake time.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2010 1:20 PM
Calvin enjoyed playing catch with Jaeger and I.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2010 1:20 PM
Now he is resisting taking his afternoon nap.

20011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2011 2:25 PM
After too many hours, the blinds in our house have been taken down, washed, dried, and put back up. The house smells like Pine-sol :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2011 4:44 PM
Calvin is “helping me” with washing the dishes.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2012 7:24 AM
Exercise plans foiled by an early rising preschooler.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2012 5:09 PM
Today, out of the blue, Calvin commented that he “did lots of things at preschool today.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2012 5:10 PM
Preschool activities included getting his picture taken, eating “all” his lunch and mixing his yogurt with his applesauce, playing outside.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2013 11:19 AM
The new carpet is in! It’s much softer than the old carpet. Hopefully it’ll be easier to keep clean too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2013 11:35 AM
This sounds like my kind of book: https://web.archive.org/web/20131020114606/https://www.amazon.com/Science-Experiments-You-Can-Eat/dp/0064460029/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2013 6:00 PM
Wow, Calvin asked for a spoon and it sounded like spoon instead of “phoon”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2013 7:35 PM
Well, we got the really heavy stuff down in the basement without any deaths or severe injuries.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2016 6:00 PM
Why are there so many Craigslist postings for king beds in SF? Are these people moving here or people who bought king beds while in SF?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2016 11:20 PM
I have reached the stage where it is so very late than I’m having trouble getting myself to bed.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2018 6:43 AM
“. . . please correct your last name”. Um, no. My name is correct. Your software is wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2018 6:48 AM
I’m cranky this morning so I’m afraid wsdot is getting a very pointed comment this morning. I’m sure this isn’t fair because, if it’s like the library industry, there isn’t actually enough competition to make good software.

[WSDOT asks what the problem is.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2018 7:42 AM
Pay my toll. I have a hyphen in my name which the system doesn’t accept. The answer is to replace my hyphen with a space except that isn’t my name. My name has a hyphen in it.

[They apologize and say they’re working on an update that will address this issue.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2018 7:59 AM
Thank you, I appreciate your response!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2018 7:58 AM
Hm, maybe I’m not cranky per se but rather sick. I just saw the 4th sick notice being sent out in my department.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2020 1:22 PM
I think the one thing Calvin knows how to make from scratch is lemonade.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 19, 2020 5:36 PM
I’m picking up Julian’s room and brought a trash can and recycling bin but didn’t realize I would need compost (for sticks).

Twitter: September 18

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 7:17 AM
I think Calvin might be getting use to being on his stomach at night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 7:17 AM
I heard him mutter around 3 but it wasn’t loud enough for me to get up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 7:17 AM
Then when I went in to check on him later, he was on his stomach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 7:18 AM
I rolled him over but when he woke up for the morning, he was on his stomach again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 5:31 PM
Calvin only had 2 short naps today. He’s going to be really cranky for supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 6:15 PM
Calvin is once again crying his little heart out in the bassinet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 6:15 PM
I don’t know if me holding him is better or not :( It doesn’t seem to change how much he cries when he’s sleepy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2009 6:23 PM
Whew, he’s quiet now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2010 8:42 AM
It’s not great weather for a before-zoo picnic but I think the drizzling rain will be great for the zoo.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2010 10:03 AM
Calvin fell and now has a big bump right above his eye :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2010 7:58 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin really enjoyed using both his spoons to eat his lunch today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2012 5:15 PM
Calvin and I are eating fresh garden tomatoes for snack.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2013 10:11 AM
And we have carpet install scheduled!

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2015 5:59 PM
I am so happy I can eat cheese again. It’s a lovely food.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2017 5:38 PM
Trying to carry 2 lbs of strawberries home in my backpack may have been a mistake.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2017 6:36 PM
@calvinsdad
is right, we need a better vent.

@calvinsdad: I don’t think our current vent is even up to the challenge of delicately simmering soups.

Context: One morning I was driving down to Mountain View and listening to the local Bollywood stations. There was an ad from a company that sold kitchen exhaust vents which proudly said they could handle more than delicately simmering soups.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 18, 2022 8:42 AM
Rain!!

Kiesa
@spreadsheetmom
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Sep 18, 2022 8:21 AM
I have things to do today but I’m mesmerized by the rain.

Twitter: September 17

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 8:04 AM
I can’t figure out if Calvin just isn’t interested in solid food yet or if I’m approaching feeding wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 8:12 AM
Oh, and Calvin rolled over on his stomach twice within a half hour of each other last night (well, early in the morning).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 11:41 AM
I hit 140 lbs today. Just 10 more to go before I hit my pre-pregnancy weight :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 6:19 PM
Calvin spent a good portion of his bath holding his toes and muttering.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 6:39 PM
This evening I let Calvin cry himself to sleep in his bassinet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 6:39 PM
I feel kind of evil but he seems to cry just as long with me holding him so I can’t really tell a difference.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2009 6:40 PM
In other news, Calvin has completely given up on his pacifier. Even when he’s almost asleep he won’t suck on it anymore.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 7:48 AM
I need to figure out something useful to do with the yogurt contains we go through every week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 8:37 AM
#exercise
weights, 8 min

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 1:04 PM
From daycare yesterday: “Calvin really enjoyed climbing on the stairs and waving to friends outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 3:46 PM
This is a _very_ bad month for tires. I just got another flat on the stroller.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 4:23 PM
Calvin has learned how to spin himself in circles and make himself dizzy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2010 8:50 PM
Finished getting most of the food organized for our church zoo trip tomorrow.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 5:09 PM
Roasted vegetables tonight! (With bread and spreadable Brie)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 6:17 PM
The basement is a very, very deep rabbit hole.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 6:50 PM
I’m letting Calvin put ketchup on his roasted vegetables. It hurts a bit to see but I suppose it’s still a net benefit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 6:58 PM
Calvin has started asking, but not finishing, one question ten times so far. I’m trying to be patient . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 7:02 PM
I’m having to explain to Calvin that Mr. Willy Wonka is a chocolate maker, not a doctor, and thus doesn’t know everything about vitamins.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2013 11:35 PM
Well, that took longer than I was hoping but the basement is now ready for recarpeting.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Sep 17, 2019 7:18 AM
Argh! Cultural Care is apparently changing their au pair matching profile and it might be fantastic but I knew how to use the old one for screening and I don’t want more change right now.