Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: July 2

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2009 6:43 AM
It appears Calvin has a new awake time of 6:30.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2009 8:07 AM
Time for Calvin’s first morning nap. Question is, will he allow himself to take it?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2009 10:14 AM
Calvin’s awake after a _long_ nap and is ready for 2nd breakfast.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 7:48 AM
Now when Calvin wants the ceiling fan on he points to it, says, “mama!” and twirls his finger in a circle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 7:49 AM
Calvin is eating his yogurt two-handed with a spoon in each hand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 8:00 AM
Calvin keeps asking me for something but I have no idea what.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 10:06 AM
I find it funny Willow is afraid of Calvin yet will cuddle with his blanket.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 1:02 PM
Oops, must run to get my haircut. I guess it’s time to stop agonizing over my last work email of the week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 2:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing in the treehouse outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 7:21 PM
Calvin is trying to use my travel deodorant as a cell phone. I guess it’s gray and approximately the right shape.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2010 7:40 PM
Calvin nominated daddy to feed him his bottle tonight.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2011 8:51 AM
Odd. I’ve finishing pack for church, lunch, and library and it isn’t time to go yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2011 11:59 AM
We’re beside the Boulder creek eating lunch but the water is too fast to play in.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2012 7:20 AM
I will be glad when I no longer have to pit cherries for Calvin, you know, when he’s going off to college.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2012 4:13 PM
I haven’t been able to find my hanging recipe maker since we moved, in even though we itemized the contents of every box.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2015 8:09 AM
Julian was waking up about every 2 hrs last night :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2015 5:57 PM
The books are alphabetized!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2015 6:11 PM
Calvin appears to be entertaining Julian while I make supper. This is the way it should be.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2019 5:17 PM
In retrospect, it seems obvious that I should coordinate my apron color with the color of the food I’m cooking.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2019 6:45 PM
I made Indian food tonight so turmeric.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2020 4:03 PM
Some people panic bought toilet paper. I panic bought headsets. I just opened my last package so I now need to order more.

(These are cheap headsets but more expensive ones I had broke just as often so I eventually gave up and now order 4-5 of these at a time.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2020 8:50 PM
For me, I tend to short them out when they catch the knobs in my kitchen. No idea how Calvin destroys his.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2020 4;09 PM
Yay!!
Tweet announcing a new book by T. Kingfisher. The Tweet says Argyll Productions @argyllbooks New release cover reveal: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by @UrsulaV Rising on July 21st in print and eBook. More details at the link below. #breadwizard https://argyllproductions.com/coming-soon-a-wizards-guide-to-defensive-baking-by-t-kingfisher/ and shows a book cover with a burgundy background. In brownish text it says A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking and shows a Gingerbread man with a sword. Than underneath it says T. Kingfisher.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2020 4:39 PM
It seems appropriate Julian is wearing his strawberry mask while picking strawberries. (This variety is white when ripe.)
Julian stands with his back to the sidewalk and strawberry bushes to his right. He is holding a while strawberry in his hand and wearing a cloth mask with a blue background and a print of red strawberries and green vines.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2020 4:40 PM
This is in our yard but he’s wearing a mask because we’re pretending we’re taking an airplane trip to places.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2021 2:15 PM
Former home owner appears to have been an AARP member. I was thinking he wasn’t that much older than us. Then I realized I’ll be eligible to join AARP in less than 8 years.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2021 3:50 PM
I may be stuck. Went to Target to pick up something practical and then realized there’s a used bookstore in the same mall.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 2, 2021 4:00 PM
Well, they close at 4 so I was booted out.

Twitter: July 1

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2009 7:22 AM
Well . . . Calvin woke up at 5 but then went back to sleep to wake up at 6. Now it appears he’s up for the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2009 11:26 AM
I think I might be feeling better today :) I haven’t taken any Advil yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM
Well, maybe I’m not completely well, but better I think.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2009 6:41 PM
Calvin hasn’t rolled over tonight but he does appear to be enjoying his activity gym.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM
Once again work was interesting but not particularly relaxing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 3:20 PM
Another dish is ready for camping!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 4:25 PM
Calvin is drinking water with a spoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 4:37 PM
Finished making chocolate peanut butter cereal bars for camping. Naturally I had to taste it and took too much :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 4:44 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting on fabric today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 5:34 PM
Just finished reading _If your kid eats this book, everything will still be okay_ while watching Calvin play outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2010 6:25 PM
Calvin and Willow are having a staring competition.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2011 7:42 AM
Well, that wasn’t a good night. Calvin randomly vomited in the middle of the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2011 7:43 AM
I think it’s a one-time thing like Saturday so unless he does again after breakfast, I’m going to send him to daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2011 2:36 PM
@yanthor Excellent! Glad he’s doing well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2011 7:03 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed Friday Friends.”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2013 3:51 PM
Hm, I think all this year’s spiders must have hatched today.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 4:45 PM
I love my spice grinder.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 5:12 PM
It’s a sad state when even my credit card company can’t get my name right. (Though it’s right on the card.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 5:37 PM
Julian is still sleeping (3+ hrs?) and it’s kind of freaking me out. I checked though and he’s still breathing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 5:38 PM
I’m going to sit down and read a book which should cause him to wake up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 5:38 PM
Ok, that was actually faster than I expected.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2015 10:05 PM
More audiobooks. Yes, I am addicted.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2016 12:29 PM
I have a job offer!

[When asked when I’ll start:]
Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2016 1:59 PM
July 18

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2018 12:18 PM
I’m at a Farmers Market and there are berries everywhere and it’s amazing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2018 1:33 PM
I now have a punch card for berries. I didn’t know such a thing existed.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2019 12:25 PM
Turns out there’s a reason I can’t find a replacement for the bathtub spout. Only one that length was made. The person I talked to had the same discussion with someone else who had the same spout as us.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2021 7:59 AM
Today I’m testing the griddle on the stove. Never had any be before. I’m not sure I set it up right but I guess we’ll find.
A large black griddle set on top of half of the stove top. On the griddle are 6 pancakes, undone side up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2021 8:02 AM
Well, it seems to work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2021 1:28 PM
Good (?) news. It appears we’re going to have blackberries in a month if we don’t have time to clean up the front years before then.
Various vines including blackberries with green berries.

[Someone commented that we’re lucky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jul 1, 2021 4:06 PM
Maybe . . . We had loads of them growing up and there were always spots that had the thorns but didn’t consistently produce berries.

Though, I was considering more thoughtfully cultivating them in that spot.

Twitter: June 30

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 1:29 PM
I think it’s a bad sign that I’m feeling cold in a 75 degree house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 1:29 PM
Oh, and a Calvin related update. He now appears to want to wake up at 4am everyone morning to eat and then again at 8:30am.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 1:46 PM
Hoping the Advil I just took kicks in soon. Can’t afford to take sick days for myself. Currently, I’m staying warm by working outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 2:39 PM
Advil must be working. I’m no longer freezing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 6:58 PM
Okay, I’m hot again. Advil is definitely working.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 6:58 PM
Calvin just rolled over on his own! (front to back) I’m not sure it’s repeatable but it’s very exciting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 7:01 PM
He just rolled over again. I think it’s because I have a mirror to his right side and he’s trying to see the baby in it better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2009 7:46 PM
Time for another dose of Advil. I’m very lucky that once it enters my system I feel almost normal.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2010 2:39 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really really enjoyed playing in the water today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2010 3:41 PM
I appear to be out of the containers that @calvinsdad claims I have too many of.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2010 8:57 PM
I’m running horribly behind schedule today. Just now getting around to cleaning the house.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2011 4:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed looking at all the bugs that visited.” [From the Butterfly Pavilion]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2011 4:40 PM
I wanted to go play in water today but decided the weather indicated the library instead. Calvin really enjoyed the trains at the library.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2011 5:47 PM
Calvin just told me I couldn’t have been a little girl once because I’m mommy.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2015 7:28 AM
I saw Julian’s snuffed polar bear in the Pack N Play and for a moment thought Willow had decided to camp in there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2015 4:38 PM
I’m going through coconut milk at an obscene rate.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2015 5:24 PM
The ants have found the outside cat food. Maybe it’ll distract them from the inside cat food?

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2016 12:48 PM
This reminds me of when I was pregnant with Julian and Calvin asked me to stop vomiting: https://groundedparents.com/2016/06/29/grounded-pregnancy-evidence-based-advice-for-morning-sickness-and-hyperemesis-gravidum/

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2016 12:49 PM
Nothing quite like making a desperate run to the sink while a 6-year-old loudly complains.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2016 7:04 PM
We want a vehicle that doesn’t exist: fits 3 adults + 2 kids, fuel efficient, and can fit in SF parking spaces.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2016 7:42 PM
Yes, I’m considering the Mazda5 but the fuel efficiency still isn’t fantastic and I’m not sure how much cargo space it has.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2016 7:04 PM
Oh, and still has room for luggage on trips.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2017 6:13 PM
I’m going on my weekend break from news. Hopefully the world is still there when I get back.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 30, 2021 8:18 PM
Most of my spices have been unpacked!
Spices sitting on magnet shelves attached to the side of a refrigerator. There are five rows with about eight spice bottles per row.

Twitter: June 29

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 4:37 PM
It turns out that I can hear Calvin breathing through the baby monitor.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 4:38 PM
It appears that being sick disrupted his nice routine of sleeping through the night. He woke up around 4ish this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 4:38 PM
I fed him and put him back to bed and allowed us to sleep a little later than usual in compensation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 4:38 PM
Once I have a chance to catch my breath from work and supper, I’m going to pump then pick him up from daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM
I think I might be getting sick. I hope it’s my imagination!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM
I’m going to bed as soon as Calvin is down for the night.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 7:34 AM
Calvin had fun feeding himself yogurt and is now working on brown rice pancakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 7:36 AM
Now that I think about it, I’m not sure if Calvin is saying “mama” or “more more.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 7:53 AM
Calvin just figured out how to open the deck child gate by himself . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 2:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed splashing outside today :)”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 2:38 PM
Wait, any chance they wrote down this message for the wrong child?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 2:39 PM
Hm, I just sprinkled Calvin with water and he stopped pushing the dishwasher buttons. Maybe we should rethink the spray bottle approach.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 3:14 PM
Well, Calvin kept his hat on for 5 min. That’s an improvement.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 3:42 PM
It is very obvious Calvin only had a 40 min nap this afternoon :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 3:50 PM
No doubt @calvinsdad will be horrified to hear that I’m peeling a plum (though it’s for Calvin, I think the skin is too tough).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2010 8:00 PM
Calvin went to sleep without a murmur 15 min early. Of course, he had been extremely cranky prior to that.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2011 2:37 PM
Whew, two hours later and I’m finally done cleaning the refrigerator!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2011 2:38 PM
Apparently, I’m a compulsive frozen vegetable buyer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2011 5:28 PM
Oh good. Calvin has figured out how to open the locked front door.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2011 7:47 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had so much fun with Mr. Potato Head.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2011 8:24 PM
Calvin decided, all by himself, that he wanted to go to bed early tonight. Really weird.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2012 7:52 AM
Calvin, “I like my preschool mom.” Good to hear our agonizing paid off in picking a good one.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2015 4:37 PM
I can’t believe how fast this day went. It feels like I just started working when it was time to quit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2015 4:56 PM
Somehow Julian got the pacifier back into his mouth by himself.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2016 4:48 PM
I’m attempting to jump through hoops. Lets see how limber I am.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 29, 2017 7:27 PM
I really love San Francisco summers :)

Twitter: June 28

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 7:55 AM
Calvin just ate 6 oz!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 10:53 AM
Calvin’s trying to wake up from his long morning nap but hasn’t managed yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 11:25 AM
Calvin just finished 5 1/2 oz :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 1:31 PM
@calvinsdad is working on moving the bookcases in the nursery so we can put the crib in there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 3:47 PM
Back from grocery shopping. Calvin didn’t nap as much as I hoped.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 4:26 PM
We’re now trying to eat while hoping that Calvin stays occupied by the swing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM
Oh, it turns out he think he should be able to eat too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2009 7:56 PM
I just put Calvin to sleep in the nursery for the first time by himself. I wonder if I’m going to get any sleep tonight.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 6:57 AM
Well, after Calvin finally got to sleep, the night in the tent went fairly well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 7:09 AM
I need one of those plants that tweets me when it’s getting thirsty. It’s amazing my plant hasn’t died yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 7:12 AM
Calvin has finished breakfast and is now pushing his little truck inside and out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 11:04 AM
Well, Calvin’s 15-month dr visit was miserable. He screamed pretty much the whole time from measurements through shots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 11:05 AM
On the upside, he has been pronounced healthy. He weighs 24lbs 3 oz and has a length of 30 3/4″ (50th percentile for everything).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 11:06 AM
Calvin was so unhappy he managed to overflow his diaper. Now I have to change my clothes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 2:53 PM
@Yanthor I would guess between 2-3 years because that’s when the CDC Growth Charts change their label.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 2:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with boxes today :) ”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 4:33 PM
It’s too hot outside so I think we’ll skip the park today and huddle under our tree.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 4:33 PM
Ok, I’m the one that’s going to be huddling. Calvin will enthusiastically push his truck from one end of the lawn to the other and back.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2010 5:52 PM
Just met neighbors that are going to let Calvin borrow their little kid sleeping bag.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2011 7:47 AM
Calvin does not want to eat breakfast this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2011 4:03 PM
Well, it appears that Calvin’s mood did not improve during the day. He is still very cranky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2011 5:26 PM
Have I mentioned that Calvin is _really_ cranky?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2011 5:59 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with the foam puzzle.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2012 5:06 PM
Calvin does not believe I should be allowed to ask “why.” Only he has that right.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2013 2:26 PM
Calvin is creating more sand dunes in the sandbox.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2015 7:49 PM
I am asked how I’m surviving going back to work. The answer is it’s easier than non-stop childcare but the comparison makes weekends harder.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2015 7:50 PM
Julian is currently asleep again (after a fair bit of screaming) but I’m pretty sure it’s only 1/2 hr nap rather than for the night.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2016 11:10 AM
Yep, I’m in Mountain View. Tesla in front of me and self-driving car on my left.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2018 11:50 AM
The movers are here and I’m trying to stay out of their way. Normally I’d love having nothing pressing to do but I’m too tired to properly appreciate it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2018 5:31 PM
I love our household robots. I want a fleet. (Though, I’m paranoid so I don’t want them talking to the world.)

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2020 4:10 PM
Julian in the persimmon tree.
A closeup of Julian sitting in the crook of a persimmon tree, leaning up against one of the branches.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2020 4:50 PM
Julian really likes his picture taken while in the persimmon tree.
Julian in a leafy green persimmon tree laying face down on a branch.

Julian sitting upright in a leafy green persimmon tree.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 28, 2020 9:59 PM
14 book boxes packed. In our move 2 years ago I know we had at least 36 boxes and I’m fairly certain we added more than weeded since moving here.

Twitter: June 27

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 8:52 AM
Calvinsdad is back home!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 9:05 AM
Calvin ate 4 1/2 oz for breakfast this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 11:18 AM
Calvin’s up from his long nap of the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 12:22 PM
Calvin keeps trying to roll over but he’s just not there yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 12:57 PM
Calvin drank 4 oz about 1 1/2 hrs ago and just now finished off another 3. Hopefully this means his appetite is returning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 2:14 PM
@calvinsdad is desperately trying to engage Calvin with swinging so we can eat lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 3:20 PM
In a few minutes we are planning to go in search of trees for Calvin to look at.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 7:41 PM
Calvin’s asleep but I’m not s
ure for how long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2009 7:48 PM
I’m trying to convince myself it’s a bad idea to go to bed already.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 8:34 AM
I’m up for the day after a luxurious morning of sleeping in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 8:35 AM
Now grabbing breakfast before the babysitter arrives.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 11:38 AM
Wow, I think I actually got everything done at work that I had on my “to do” list for today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 2:34 PM
Calvin is having a lot of fun poking through the groceries I bought home from Vitamin Cottage.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 7:50 PM
We’re testing out the tent tonight.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 7:51 PM
So far the attempt to get Calvin to sleep in it has not been successful.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 7:51 PM
@calvinsdad appears to be trying to coax Calvin to sleep. I’m worried if I show my face it’ll set off the screaming again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2010 8:27 PM
@Calvinsdad How’s Calvin doing?

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2011 9:46 AM
I had a bad night last night, though it was due to heat and wind, not Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2011 9:47 AM
I got up too late to exercise but enough time to get Calvin ready early so I pulled him in the wagon to daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2011 4:59 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun learning the colors in Spanish.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2012 4:38 PM
It’s raining and my kitchen computer has excellent wireless strength. Maybe it just wants to live in Washington state.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2013 7:54 PM
Ugh. It’s 85 degrees in our house and the air conditioner doesn’t seem to be making much progress. Still hotter outside though.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2014 4:39 PM
The Wheel of Time audio books would be ideal for bedrest. The last 3 books clock in at 113 hrs, 6 min.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2015 9:08 AM
Coconut milk for everything!

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2016 10:33 AM
Julian now seems opposed to all forms of sleeping: day and night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2016 2:19 PM
My fingerprints were rejected claiming application was submitted incorrectly. So, I’m going to get them redone in CA tomorrow.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2016 6:09 PM
Well, to add to today’s excitement the light shade in the boy’s room just dropped from the ceiling and shattered on the floor. No boys hurt.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2016 6:09 PM
I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to make the room safe to sleep in.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2018 9:34 AM
It’s time to move the sofa to see what’s underneath and I’m scared.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 27, 2019 10:26 PM
Good thing Calvin’s our of school now. That debate went way past his bedtime.

Twitter: June 26

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 10:35 AM
Kathy came over for a couple of hours to give me a break. Now she’s off to finish packing for her upcoming trip.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 1:00 PM
I think it’s time for Calvin to eat again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 2:28 PM
Poor Calvin just vomited again but his fever appears to be gone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 2:34 PM
It’s raining outside. I really love the noise it makes on the roof.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 4:14 PM
It’s actually a pleasant temperature in our house at the moment :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 5:32 PM
Just got back from a walk with Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 6:54 PM
Next activity for the day, bathing Calvin. The question is, which of us will end up wetter?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 7:55 PM
Well, the bath didn’t go well but that might be because he was in his angry/sleepy mode.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2009 7:55 PM
He’s napping now. I can’t venture to say whether or not he’s down for the night.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2010 7:34 PM
Getting ready to go to church. I always manage to forget something.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2010 8:55 PM
My VM corrupted my iPod. Grrrr

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2010 7:19 PM
I always forget how much work it is to prepare to go camping.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2012 12:37 AM
One good thing about the obscenely early recycling pick-up (7am) is Calvin gets to watch it occasionally.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2012 3:53 PM
Calvin is upset I have the air conditioner on. He thinks it’s too cold (it’s not).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2012 4:21 PM
I like my big kitchen windows but it’d be even nicer if I didn’t have to get up on the counter to open/close the blinds.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 11:02 AM
I’m sure there’s a good reason someone decided to reverse down Dry Creek Ct.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 11:08 AM
You know, I really, really, should have scheduled the sand to be dumped when Calvin was home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 11:09 AM
Also 2 tons of sand looks pretty lonely in a dump truck.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 1:52 PM
It’s kind of hot out there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 4:30 PM
Well, it took 4 hrs but all the sand has been transferred to the new sandbox.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 4:30 PM
Pictures will probably be following later.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 4:59 PM
Line of sight to the sandbox is perfect. I can see Calvin playing while I make supper in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 5:00 PM
Though, the Gen X part of my brain is now wondering if guard rails need to be installed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2013 9:26 PM
Calvin has a sandbox! https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/06/26/a-sandbox-for-calvin/

[This is probably one of the best things I’ve done as a parent.]

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2016 10:26 AM
Julian is sad and is refusing to go down for nap even though he desperately needs to sleep.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2017 7:03 PM
Today Julian is obsessed with the green beans and Calvin the beets.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2018 6:54 PM
I am starting to be concerned by the lack of a Mary Poppins van that can expand to carry as much as I need.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2018 7:24 PM
Progress has been made, though probably not as much as needed to have been done.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2020 4:24 PM
The weather and King County Health officials must be colluding regarding the weekend.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2021 9:09 PM
My spray sunscreen gave out without me realizing and I now have random skin splotches that are very, very pink. Probably the worst burn I’ve had in several years.

Twitter: June 25

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 8:40 AM
Calvin’s still sleeping. Probably because of how much he was up last night :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 8:41 AM
I think he’s still sick but getting better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 10:08 AM
I’m starting to feel a little sick but I’m hoping it’s my imagination.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 12:02 PM
Calvin’s sleeping again. I hope he isn’t getting his nights and days mixed up :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 1:01 PM
It took 35 min and a diaper change in between but Calvin ate 4 2/3 oz just now!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 1:39 PM
Calvin’s sleeping again. I really hope he’s doing so because he’s working on getting well, not because he thinks it’s not.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 1:41 PM
Well, that was a really short nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 1:48 PM
Calvin’s now on the floor looking at himself in the mirror.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 3:14 PM
Well, this time Calvin only ate 2 oz. In spite of that, I need to run to Costco to grab more formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 4:30 PM
Well, after all that, I discovered another container of formula I had forgotten about.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 6:29 PM
Calvin seems mostly content to swing while I eat supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM
I think it’s going to be another long night. Calvin went to bed already with less than 2 oz in his stomach.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2010 7:12 AM
I was trying to figure out why I had so much extra time this morning and I just realized I hadn’t showered yet *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2010 2:14 PM
I prefer cleaning house on days where I can throw open all the windows and let it air out. Too hot today :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2010 3:21 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed learning how butterflies grow today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2010 6:01 PM
The trick to eating pureed okra is to grab a spoonful and then twirl it like pasta.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2011 7:22 AM
Calvin woke up to tell me he needed to go potty!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2012 3:29 PM
Calvin is enjoying the new iPad. He is currently listening to _Peter Rabbit_.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2013 7:58 PM
Today I pulled up a stalk of mint that was at least half my height.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2015 11:36 AM
Julian does not have an ear infection! Nor anything else to explain the feeding problems.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2015 11:40 AM
It always seems a waste to get stooped by a train when Calvin isn’t around.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2015 3:38 PM
Julian did very well nursing this last time! Maybe we’re getting back on track.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2016 1:16 PM
Julian appears done with pureed baby food. Refused a flavor he use to love.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2016 4:55 PM
We might have a nap problem. Julian’s still taking his (one) nap. He’s been sleeping for almost 3 hours.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2016 4:55 PM
Or maybe I just needed to tweet about it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2016 9:05 PM
Well . . . Julian is still awake much to everyone else’s consternation. Calvin has special permission to sleep on the couch.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2020 4:54 PM
Apparently the first box I always pack is my mass market paperback fiction. (I can tell based on previous box numbers in LibraryThing.)

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 25, 2022 7:34 PM
I made a throw pillow from @calvinsdad’s old pillow and an old curtain. Now, how long will it take for this one to disappear into Julian’s secret lair?
Gray tufted sofa with square throw pillow in a shimmering light gold color.

[When asked where the secret lair is:]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 26, 2022 9:51 AM
I feel like I shouldn’t know where the secret lair is. However, it’s underneath the desk that is directly behind the sofa. (It’s covered with a sheet so you can’t see anything without lifting up the sheet.)

Twitter: June 24

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 6:36 AM
Calvin’s up. Maybe for the day. I’m going to feed him and see if I can get him back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 9:23 AM
Just finished pumping. Calvin’s fitfully sleeping. Hoping I can eat breakfast before he completely wakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 11:29 AM
Calvin and I just woke up from another nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 12:03 PM
I’m contemplating walking around the mall (too hot outside for a walk). However, I can’t figure out when Calvin wants to eat these days.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 1:58 PM
Back from the mall. Fed Calvin almost 2 oz before he decided he was finished.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 2:01 PM
I think Calvin’s fever might be going away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 2:20 PM
Calvin stayed happy the entire time I was eating lunch :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 4:46 PM
Calvin has been sleeping off and on for the last 1 1/2 hr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 4:51 PM
I wonder if all this napping during the day changes his nighttime sleeping. Last night he woke up around 2am and demanded food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 5:15 PM
Calvin is awake again. Will he stay awake?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 5:21 PM
How is it that babies’ digestive systems know when you’ve just changed a diaper?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 7:04 PM
Calvin’s fussy again. I suspect he wants a nap but it’s so close to bed time that I’m reluctant to help him take one . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 7:35 PM
Just returned from a quick outside walk. Still warm but it’s bearable and not much different than the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM
Calvin’s asleep. Hopefully for the night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM
Well, he’s up again. I was hoping I could at least make it through my last pumping *sigh*

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2010 2:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a blast climbing on the balance beam today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2010 2:48 PM
They also report he woke up cranky from his nap which is unusual for him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2010 3:42 PM
Calvin is having fun sitting in the shoe box playing with the shoes.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2011 6:06 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun with Friday friends.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2011 6:07 PM
Calvin has decided that Garbanzos are a wonderful food. He keeps exclaiming “Need more! Need more!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2011 7:48 PM
It’s nice that Calvin loves me but I really wish he wouldn’t have a fit every time I try to leave the room without him.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2014 8:42 PM
I’m liking my new Windows phone more than I expected.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2015 5:25 PM
Well, that was weird. Julian fell asleep while I played the piano. (Did you know I could play that soft?)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2015 7:28 PM
Just realized Julian might have an ear infection and that’s why I’m having trouble breastfeeding. Yeah, I’m a bit dense sometimes.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2016 4:27 PM
Poor baby. Julian has a 2nd molar coming in. This explains last night.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2017 3:42 PM
Julian fell asleep in the airport terminal and I carried him, in his car seat, on to the plane and buckled him in without him waking.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2021 5:32 PM
Veggie hot dog time!
Calvin and Julian start to roast hot dogs over a fire while @calvinsdad watches.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 24, 2021 6:21 PM
Now it’s time for s’mores!
Julian and @Calvinsdad roasting marshmallows.

Twitter: June 23

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 7:55 AM
Well, that was exciting. Calvin vomited all over both of us. I don’t think he’s going to daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 10:50 AM
Why does Calvin sleep so well while I’m holding him but awful once I put him in the crib?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 11:56 AM
Calvin is currently restlessly sleeping in his car seat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 12:08 PM
I think Calvin might really be up now. Maybe time for more Tylenol and food?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 1;08 PM
Poor Calvin. Definitely not feeling well :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 1:32 PM
Calvin is looking a little more chipper at the moment. He’s taken an interest in his favorite dragon fly rattle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 1:39 PM
Calvin is currently enjoying our swing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 1:39 PM
I’m taking the opportunity to eat lunch while I can.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 2:15 PM
Lunch is finished. Now it’s time to pump while juggling Calvin :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 2:43 PM
With his cloth diapers on Calvin is almost too big for his bebePod.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 2:44 PM
I think it’s time for another nap. Calvin is very cranky.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 2:55 PM
He just fell asleep in the car seat. I think I’ll try feeding him again when he wakes up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 2:55 PM
Normally I try to stick to a feeding schedule but with him only taking a couple ounces at a time I’m worried about dehydration.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM
That felt like a short nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 3:33 PM
Calvin just vomited again but there wasn’t much in his stomach (I hadn’t managed to get him to take the bottle).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 4:56 PM
Back from getting saline drops at Target.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 5:29 PM
I don’t think the saline drops helped clear his nose. Maybe I’m doing it wrong?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 6:50 PM
Calvin just finished a mini-nap. I’m going to try to convince him to eat some food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 7:19 PM
Poor Calvin just vomited again.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM
Calvin may be asleep for the night. At the very least, he is currently asleep in his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2009 9:14 PM
I inadvertently woke baby up just as I was going to bed :(

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2010 7:48 AM
Calvin is doing very well this morning. He used the potty and is now feeding himself breakfast with a spoon (with very little mess).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2010 2:44 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed glueing sand on paper today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2010 3:29 PM
Diet technique: keep all food in the basement. Of course, this also is necessary without a large pantry.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2011 5:08 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing with the dress up clothes.”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2012 11:48 AM
Calvin sat all by himself during church while I played the piano and did really well.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2014 11:35 AM
It’s weird to be working in my second floor office and look up from my computer to see a peacock looking in at me.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2016 4:40 PM
Julian decided to take a nap at 4. I don’t know what this means for the rest of the evening.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2016 5:42 PM
I think Julian just went through a hangry episode where he refused all the food I gave him except milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2016 5:42 PM
He even refused yogurt. Milk was my last try and I was a surprised it worked. Now he seems happy again.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2017 11:32 AM
We’re on a ferry!
Toddler Julian stands on the deck of a ferry dressed in a blue wind breaker.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 23, 2021 5:04 PM
This was said when he picked a mask and belatedly realized he had picked the plain red mask rather then the Spider-Man mask. https://t.co/YQK3FW8eDH
Julian_regret