Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: June 11

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 7:56 AM
Calvin got up at 7:00 instead of 7:30 today. Probably because he was soppy wet. His entire back was wet! Unfortunately, I wasn’t ready.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 8:46 AM
Today I dropped off Calvin early at daycare. I have to work extra to make up for tomorrow and then figure out what to pack.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 8:46 AM
Oh, and laundry is important too :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 9:16 AM
Cat litter changed and first load of laundry in. Now to pump and work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 1:03 PM
Work is done for the day. Now to work on everything that needs to be done before going to Washington.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 2:26 PM
I have Calvin’s “airport diaper bag” mostly packed for the journal. Just waiting on items we can’t pack yet such as bottles.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
All laundry except the diapers are done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
Got my carry-on items packed in Calvin’s airport diaper bag.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM
I’m not sure I’m going to have time to pack the main suitcase completely before picking up Calvin :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2009 4:41 PM
I think I have all my and Calvin’s stuff packed but I’m going to need Jaeger to do a sanity check for me. I’m pretty much out of time now.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:45 AM
Calvin successfully used his potty chair this morning!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:46 AM
I was starting to have 2nd thoughts about potty training this weekend but maybe we will after all.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:46 AM
In other news, Calvin doesn’t know what chocolate chips are so refuses to put them in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:54 AM
I wonder if I’m going to have to potty train him with banana instead . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 7:56 AM
Yeah, the chocolate chips appear too hard for Calvin but he’s happy to feed them to mommy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 2:51 PM
I was planning to make Gazpacho today but it’s not looking for summer-like outside. Maybe I’ll do plain Tomato Soup instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed dancing and blowing bubbles today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:02 PM
Daycare also reports that Calvin wasn’t terribly enthusiastic about “splash days” and decided to play in the sand box instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:10 PM
In spite of not liking splash days at daycare, Calvin is currently sitting outside happily playing in the rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 3:59 PM
Mmmm . . . nothing quite like fresh basil from the “garden.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 4:03 PM
Maybe I should try giving Calvin his bath outside during the summer. He certainly likes playing with water outside more than the bathtub.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 4:11 PM
Calvin is requesting I put my socks and shoes on his feet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 6:55 PM
Just now Calvin was doing a credible job of brushing his hair with a hairbrush while brushing his teeth with a toothbrush.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 8:00 PM
Calvin started walking around as soon as I put him in his crib.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2010 8:00 PM
I rubbed his back and said, “no, it’s time for night night” and he looked and me and then laid down in his normal sleep position.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2012 3:20 PM
I’ve had very good luck with duplos at the thrift store this last week. Never thought to look there before.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2013 4:54 PM
Just got back from the Boulder Reservoir.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2013 6:54 PM
Hm, UV Index tomorrow is 12. Maybe I should find an indoor activity for Calvin.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2016 6:43 PM
If unpacking takes too much longer I may need to take a break to clean again. The bathroom is getting scary.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2017 1:13 PM
We escaped from Ikea without buying the whole store!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2018 7:15 PM
Julian is having pasta and spaghetti sauce for breakfast and it’s disturbing me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2018 6:49 PM
Julian is putting out books for his toys to read.
Photo of a Sandra Boyton board book opened up next to a Lego truck. The book is upside down but we can see it's an alphabet book and we're on T, U, V, and W.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2020 12:17 PM
Hm, it’s easier to get Julian to go for walks on rainy days because he gets to wear rain boots and use his Spider-Man umbrella.
Julian outside on a rainy day. He's standing in a puddle on a path that is bordered by bright green grass and evergreen trees. He's dressed in blue and yellow rainboots and a blue rain coat. He's holding a spider man themed umbrella in one hand while looking down at the puddle.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2021 4:48 PM
We had plumbers at the new house today so I moved my office and am working the day here. The sunroom was fine until around 4 after which I relocated to the front yard.
Small concrete fountain surrounded by small roses and other plants. Large hedge is in the background blocking the view of the street.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 11, 2022 3:42 PM
It’s hot today so we’ve abandoned the house for the beach.
Kid in large beach shelter surrounded by sand. Misc beach supplies are strewn around the shelter.

Twitter: June 10

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2009 2:36 PM
Off to get some more clothes for Calvin.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 7:58 AM
Calvin is spearing the pancakes with his finger.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 10:15 AM
A patron just brought in still-warm homemade pastries. Completely worth every calorie!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 2:43 PM
For some reason I don’t feel good today. Maybe it was all the release notes I read during work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:32 PM
Moments after I gave Calvin a bowl of water to play with outside it started raining.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:39 PM
I’m currently making millet pancakes for Calvin’s breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2010 3:42 PM
These pancakes are pretty good. Maybe I should make sure for the grown-ups sometime.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2011 9:41 AM
Calvin woke up early screaming and then clung to me for the next 1/2 hr. He still wasn’t happy by daycare time. Nightmares?

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2015 1:12 PM
Still can’t convince Julian that the beach has merit.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 8:09 AM
Julian is enjoying the guanábana and mango fruit sauce.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 9:37 AM
I have a hammer!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 11:41 AM
The tusks for my elephant broke :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 11:53 AM
Bookshelf space gets very limited when I’m avoiding using the bottom 3 shelves because of Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2016 5:12 PM
The van is in the garage!

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 6:51 AM
Julian is ignoring my building suggestions.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 7:24 AM
FYI, when you’re deep fat frying something, substituting out the 2 tbs of sugar with Splenda is not going to significantly help.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2017 9:19 AM
I have backup muffins in the oven because these fritters look like a disaster waiting to happen.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2018 3:17 PM
Julian’s knee is hurt. I asked him if I should kiss it. He says, “No!
If you kiss it too much the boo boo will pop out.”

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2020 10:58 AM
The bees are busy.
Closeup of an orange California poppy with a fuzzy bee sitting in the middle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2020 9:13 PM
I’m fascinated by the staging trend of putting large potted plants where the refrigerator should go.

Twitter: June 9

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 7:23 AM
I’m up and getting breakfast for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 11:26 AM
Well, got Calvin to daycare and realized I forgot his bottles *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:37 PM
Apparently a tornado touched down in Frederick so the daycare followed their tornado training and moved all the kids into the bathroom.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:38 PM
This upset Calvin quite a bit but he fell asleep on the way home and is now blissfully snoozing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 5:47 PM
I think Calvin has transitioned from crying mainly when he’s sleepy to crying when he’s tired. He just doesn’t seem to take naps well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM
Home from a library visit :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:37 AM
Forgot to put 5 in the basement last night and left our bedroom door open for circulation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:38 AM
She jumped up on our bed 1/2 hr after I went to sleep. Not happy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:52 AM
Calvin has obviously figured out that I’ll drop everything when he brings me a book to read.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:57 AM
Calvin decided to play in the water in the cat dish. I should probably stop him but I suspect any damage is already done.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 7:59 AM
Of course, now I have to explain why we don’t drink the cat’s water . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 3:58 PM
Calvin may not like bath time but he sure likes spilling water everywhere.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 3:58 PM
(I provided a non-cat bowl of water for him to play with on the porch.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 6:18 PM
Calvin started dropping blops of paella over the kitchen floor before I realized what was happening.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2010 8:45 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed painting with Ms. Shayley today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 4:46 PM
A couple of days ago I couldn’t figure out how I went through canned tomatoes and black beans so fast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 4:46 PM
Turns out I had left the bag in the car. Good thing it was the canned produce I forgot . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2011 9:22 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed coloring under the table :)”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2013 10:15 AM
@calvinsdad is having a proud parent moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2013 12:23 PM
This year Calvin appears to like plums. I might not have bought enough.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2015 7:22 PM
Julian did not approve of the beach: too windy. However, Calvin had lots of fun playing in the sand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2015 7:59 PM
Well, Julian *was* asleep.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 10:35 AM
I’m really glad I’m not driving these buses.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 2:25 PM
Lots of work still but the shelving is all against walls in the garage now!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2016 2:34 PM
Why do we not have carrots?

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:35 PM
Most children’s books I just endure. However, this one makes me laugh every time.
Children's hardback book. The book is yellow orange with a red border. On it is a picture of a duck standing up dressed in a chef's outfit in front of a stove looking down at an ant on the floor. The book is called Henry's Awful Mistake and it's by Robert Quakenbush.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:40 PM
Just in case there was any doubt, RSS is amazing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 12:51 PM
Julian seems to be having an epic, and frustrating, battle with the outdoor couch pillows.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2018 7:44 PM
Good thing Julian decided to wear the Christmas pajamas today. I think they’ll be too small in December.
Toddler Julian is in his bedroom. He's dressed in green footed pajamas with Christmas images such as snowmen and santa claus.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2021 7:53 PM
USPS has informed me that “my package” is too large and I need to go pick it up at the post office.

1) “My package”? That does not narrow things down.
2) The only thing that might be too big is the 12′ rug that is suppose to be shipped via FedEx.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 9, 2021 7:53 PM
The only thing I’m expecting that is suppose to be shipped via USPS is something that should weigh under 1 lb and should come in a relatively small box. So, I’m mystified.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2021 11:47 PM
Yes, it was the relatively small item them were calling about. Turns out we have a new carrier who doesn’t know you’re suppose to put it by the mailbox, or some other random spot along the driveway.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 10, 2021 11:47 PM
The person I spoke to promised to try to get them to deliver the package tomorrow but couldn’t guarantee they’d do it and said I may need to come pick it up. Which . . . I won’t be doing.

Twitter: June 8

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 7:26 AM
I’m up getting ready for the house cleaners and Calvin’s first feeding (though he’s still asleep).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 9:58 AM
Well, we’re back from our morning walk and the house cleaners haven’t arrived yet. I was hoping they’d be done before we left for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 10:41 AM
Finished feeding Calvin now it’s time to get him ready for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2009 5:17 PM
I’m off to pick up Calvin from daycare.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 7:25 AM
I think we all had a restless night because it was so hot.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 7:29 AM
Calvin seems hungry this morning. He’s inhaling the quinoa pancakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 8:38 AM
I don’t feel very coherent today. Not a good feeling right before work. Maybe I can just work on reports today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM
I think I have a handle on federal babysitter taxes but state is still driving me crazy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed playing in the sand box outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 3:53 PM
Calvin is very cranky this afternoon.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:29 PM
Went to the park and it started raining on us. It was very refreshing :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:45 PM
Calvin just figured out how to peel and eat a banana.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2010 5:50 PM
Normally I wouldn’t let him have more banana but he just took a big fall and split his lip (yet again).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2011 6:14 PM
To my surprise, Calvin really likes pluots. I thought the skin would be too tough for him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2011 7:01 PM
From daycare: “Calvin was very helpful picking up toys outside today!”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2012 8:00 AM
Our expensive furniture is loved in more than one way. Calvin gave his chair a hug because he thought it needed it.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 7:12 PM
Big day at church. I do all accompanying piano, play for praise, and solo special music. I’m going to take a nap when I get home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 7:20 PM
Me in trying to wake Calvin, “Look there’s 5 hot air balloons outside!” Calvin bleary looks and lays down again, “That makes me fall down.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 1:33 PM
Calvin did really well at church today so we’re making cookies as a special treat:
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chocolate-peppermint-snaps-recipe

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2013 6:12 PM
I think the time of year has arrived when I must put my laptops up on baking cooling racks.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 7:24 AM
Hm, the Kindle Fire was at 74% battery when I unplugged it last night. Now it’s drained. That seems unusually bad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 11:22 AM
Our van has arrived. Not sure when the garage will fit it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 8, 2016 3:23 PM
I have an update! I’m still getting background checked . . .

Twitter: June 7

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 10:24 PM
Calvin’s been fed, I’ve pumped, and we’ve gone on a walk/nap (I walk, Calvin naps). Now I’m going to run to shower and then repeat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 4:04 PM
Calvin’s a little fussy. I think he might be tired but he seems to have slept a lot today already.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 5:20 PM
It’s time for Calvin to eat but he doesn’t seem particularly agitated yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2009 6:14 PM
It’s very hard to convince Calvin to burp these days.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 7:38 PM
I actually woke up enough before Calvin to get a little exercising in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 7:53 AM
Calvin is still sleeping, probably due to his late night, but I have to wake him up now to get him to daycare in time.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 2:51 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed watching a volcano!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 2:51 PM
I wasn’t actually aware we had volcanoes in Longmont . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 4:41 PM
Farmers Market was very disappointing though I suppose it’s a little early in the season for produce. I wanted to find some strawberries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 4:50 PM
Calvin brought me his brown shoe and is insisting the left shoe go on the right foot sockless.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 5:06 PM
Calvin is having a lot of fun bouncing his blue ball that’s almost as big as he is.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 5:41 PM
Calvin is trying to put a piece of paper in the shredder (which is turned off).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 6:00 PM
Calvin is upset I ran out of the okra/tomato/pesto puree I made him. He ate about a cup. At least he got a good serving of vegetables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2010 6:18 PM
I’m using my home grown dill in the beet salad tonight :)

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2011 5:49 PM
Calvin loves HIS sleeping bag (he’s particularly excited about the ownership aspect, I think).

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2012 6:52 PM
Our old washer and dryer have been disposed of!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2014 7:47 PM
Dear movie companies, the question is not “rent or buy” the question is “rent or don’t watch.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2014 7:48 PM
I’m not going to buy a movie just because I can’t rent it on iTunes. That’s ridiculous.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:03 PM
We’re through security!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:20 PM
Just had another near miss with leaving Calvin’s backpack . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015
We’re at @calvinsdad’s favorite DIA restaurant.
Calvin slurps noodles while sitting in an airport restaurant.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 5:51 PM
I’m regretting not packing the drool bibs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 7:16 PM
Currently our plane is scheduled to be 30 min late.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 7:59 PM
Julian has a certificate!
Baby Julian sleeps in a car seat. On top of him is a piece of paper which says: Southwest Airlines Welcomes Julian Logan. For your first flight on Southwest airlines we proudly solute you on this Sunday day of June 7, 2015. Recognized by Shannon Foley. There is a black and white drawing of a plane with the word Southwest in the bottom left corner.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 8:11 PM
We’re on the plane! (and Julian isn’t screaming yet)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 19:48 PM
We’ve arrived! Julian was an angel.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2015 11:45 PM
At some point our luggage and contents got soaked :(

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 7:47 AM
Yes . . . Julian was playing with the strangulation hazard again *sigh*.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 2:28 PM
Progress is being made. Slowly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2016 3:38 PM
Hm, the garage is not going to be emptied before the van gets here (tomorrow).

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2019 10:37 AM
Today we learned that the main problem with our walls is that we can see them. They look quite nice obscured by curtains.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 7, 2022 1:56 PM
I had a meeting at lunch so we’re taking a late lunch at the park.
Two kids on playground equipment.

Twitter: June 6

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 7:46 AM
Calvin’s up so we might actually make it to Sabbath School today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 11:28 AM
Just got back from Sabbath School. Maybe he’ll continue sleeping while I pump?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:00 PM
Calvin woke up but then went back to sleep around 12ish. I slept with him for a bit but he’s still sleeping and it’s time for him to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:11 PM
It’s time to pump again but I’m not sure I should risk it since Calvin looks like he’s waking up and he does need to eat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 2:35 PM
I fed him; he ate a good 5.5oz but now he almost looks like he wants to go back to sleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 3:43 PM
Calvin still gets upset if he’s put on his stomach for “too long.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 4:29 PM
Calvin has outgrown all his 0-3 outfits. I need to go shopping for more 3-6 footed outfits.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2009 8:26 PM
It’s Calvin’s bedtime. Will he go to sleep?

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:02 AM
Always be scared when you can’ t see nor hear the toddler.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:03 AM
I’m trying to convince Calvin it’s lunch time but he just wants to go outside and play with daddy.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 11:30 AM
Well, Calvin doesn’t seem interested in any of his lunch.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:23 PM
Motoko had starter problems in the parking lot so a nice couple helped me push and jump start it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:23 PM
One of the few times I’ve been grateful for a standard transmission.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 5:33 PM
Yup, it’s dead. We’re now headed to Boulder so the car can be at the shop tomorrow morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2010 8:22 PM
Back home and Calvin is finally in bed.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2011 4:51 PM
Calvin is amazing. He stayed dry the entire afternoon till we got home in spite of only having 1 potty break at lunch time.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2012 2:57 PM
Calvin is happily populating the new fridge with his letter/number/animal magnets.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2013 11;05 PM
Yet another park: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/06/06/dakota-ridge-park-boulder-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2015 8:11 AM
Came downstairs to find Calvin actually _reading_ a book to himself (vs just looking at the pictures).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2015 5:45 PM
Well, it took 3 hrs but carry on is packed. Hope checked luggage is faster . . .

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 1:28 PM
Will we fit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 3:41 PM
The futon has been assembled! (This was about an hour long project.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2016 7:46 PM
Julian can climb up Calvin’s slide. This was not accounted for in my room layout.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2017 7:46 AM
I spent my entire commute trying to reconcile 3 Amazon charges on my credit card. They really need to fix their invoicing.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2018 12:19 PM
Today I’m packing our professional books and now instead of wanting to stop and read stories, I want to stop and learn everything.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 6, 2018 6:35 PM
Calvin is reading his first book of the summer of it’s time for him to set the table but he’s so engrossed I hate to make him stop.

Twitter: June 5

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 8:13 AM
Calvin slept from 8:30-7:30 last night.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 9:48 AM
With Calvin getting up at 7:30, it’s much easier to find time to go walking in the morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 10:07 AM
Just finished showering while Calvin yelled in the background the entire time *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2009 2:56 PM
I’m going to break down and buy some clothing. I really hate buying clothing before I lose my pregnancy weight but I need something decent.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2010 7:35 AM
Calvin is having lunch for breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2010 7:43 AM
Hmm . . . Calvin doesn’t seem particularly interested in eating, even banana.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2011 8:23 AM
Just got back from my walk and it appears everyone, including Calvin, is still asleep.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2011 8:24 AM
I saw a fox on my walk today.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2012 9:27 AM
As soon as we entered the preschool classroom today Calvin took a flying leap onto one of their comfy chairs.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2012 10:20 AM
Cat5 seems to believe that I am working in the office so she can get up on the desk and have more ways to caress me and my computer.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2016 9:02 AM
Something is terribly wrong with the math in this nutrition facts label.
Nutrition facts label on bag of chips. The label says: Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 oz. (28g / About 11 Chips). Servings Per Package: 16. Amount Per Serving. Calories 140. Calories from Fat 49. % Daily Value*. Total Fat 9.8g 15.4%. Saturated Fat 2.1g 11.19%. Trans Fat Og. Cholesterol 0mg. Sodium 28mg 0% 1.4%. Total Carbohydrate 39.2g 14%. Dietary Fiber 1.4g 4.2%. Sugars Og. Protein 4.2g. Vitamin A 0%. Vitamin C 0%. Calcium 8.4%. Iron 8.4%. *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2016 9:20 AM
Ok, calorie counts work out if the serving size is approximately 15 grams instead of 28 g. I’m sure you’re happier now.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 9:11 AM
For the second day in a row I forgot my phone when leaving the house. Not so bad yesterday but today I sat at the bus station hoping that there hadn’t been major delays.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 1:45 PM
DMV won’t accept my registration renewal online and requires me to call. Estimated wait time: 2 hours :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 2:41 PM
I’m at 1 hr and 2 min. Possibly they’re trying to outlast my cell phone battery but I am plugged into an external battery. I can do this all day . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 2:41 PM
I have decided to embark on a shredding project. Sounds like a nice and destructive way to wait.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 3:04 PM
I found our first bank statement with @calvinsdad and my name together. I think I’ll keep this one.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2018 3:20 PM
Well, 1 hr 25 min. So, it could have been worse.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 5, 2020 10:12 AM
I have finally learned to draw people the way Julian thinks I should. (I’m not a good drawer but the way Julian wants me to draw people looks even less realistic than normal).

Twitter: June 4

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 7:45 AM
I have a “early” morning meeting today so both Calvin and I are up already.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 10:32 AM
The problem with eating so early is I’m already hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 12:45 PM
Going on a walk to Walgreens for both exercise and to find a new type of pacifier for Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 1:39 PM
Success! Now we’ll have to see if Calvin can keep this pacifier in better than his current ones.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 3:23 PM
Calvin officially has a 529 plan!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 4:46 PM
I think I *finally* have my STD figured out. Now let’s see if the company can do the same . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 6:55 PM
After daycare Calvin and I went for a walk (to promote his continuing to nap).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 6:55 PM
On our walk I met neighborhood boys proudly showing off a crawdad. I wonder if Calvin will someday show me crawdads.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2009 8:28 PM
@calvinsdad suggests I should clarify my earlier tweet and explain that in this context, STD means short term disability :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 7:22 AM
Calvin is in a very good mood today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 7:23 AM
He is also eating well.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 2:54 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed marking with markers today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2010 5:49 PM
Calvin is very unhappy because I decided it was time to come inside.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2011 4:37 PM
Just came back from playing in the park.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2012 10:07 AM
Drop off at Calvin’s new preschool went really well. He barely gave me an absentminded “ok” when I told him I was leaving.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2013 8:42 PM
Another park visit: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/06/04/east-palo-park-boulder-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2015 9:31 AM
Julian seems to have accepted the new formula. He ate it this morning without fussing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2015 2:33 PM
Ah, it’s that time of year where my computer can’t disperse enough heat to function correctly.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2016 7:40 AM
Why did I not buy cream?

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 7:36 AM
This is weird, Julian just had breakfast and I don’t have to run the Roomba yet.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:31 AM
Well, the floor was no match for 2nd breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:16 AM
We’re going to go on a donut quest today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 11:39 AM
First donuts, then books, and now at Golden Gate Park.
Riding on a carousel. Gem, sitting behind Julian, is barely visible. However, both Julian and Calvin are beaming into the camera.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 5:53 PM
I want more robots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2017 8:11 PM
I’m sure there’s an excellent reason I found Calvin’s sketch-up under the bathroom mat?

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2018 6:28 PM
I have decided to bribe Calvin into reading one book a week this summer by buying him books. I’m mainly leaving it open to his selection but have specified they can’t all be Minecraft books.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:12 AM
I just got dive bombed by crows more than 10 times over a 2 block length and I’m wondering if there’s a whole row of sequential nests.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:13 AM
Just as well Julian didn’t come on this particular short walk with me.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 4, 2020 10:14 AM
I’m wearing a lot of brown today. Do I look like a raptor?

Twitter: June 3

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 8:40 AM
Calvin’s up a bit earlier than usual today. Probably due to his extremely early bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 11:07 AM
Took a quick walk during which Calvin fell asleep but he woke up just as I was putting him in the car for daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 11:43 AM
New word for today: hydrologic. As in there is a “hydrologic advisory for minor flooding” in Greeley.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 2:07 PM
There are all sorts of useful things I should be doing but I’m so tired I think I’m going to take a nap instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2009 3:10 PM
Up again. Now I think I’ll make supper.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 7:30 AM
I decide Calvin’s done with breakfast since he’s throwing food around. As I take the tray away, he desperately stuffs food in his mouth.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 1:33 PM
I just got home from work and now need to clean the floors but am having trouble convincing myself to move.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:18 PM
Whew, floors done in the nick of time. Now off to pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:36 PM
It does appear that labeling Calvin’s food means he eats more of it. I wonder how that works.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 2:36 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing dress up with new outfits today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 5:47 PM
Met K at the park again and had a nice conversation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 10:11 PM
Every time I think Windows is improving I’m proved wrong.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2010 10:11 PM
My sound mysteriously disappeared mid DVD. A restart didn’t fix the problem but a complete shutdown did.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 5:31 PM
Since Calvin and I are eating alone again we’re being frivolous eating strawberries, challah with honey, and soy milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 5:32 PM
(My challah turned out beautiful this time though a bit large, it barely fit on my cookie sheet.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2011 7:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin liked playing with the balls today! Though he was a little unsure about the sprinkler, he got his feet wet :)”

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 11:35 AM
Julian is still refusing to eat the new formula.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 5:56 PM
Julian appears quite happy at the moment as long as I give him my undivided attention.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2015 6:17 PM
48-hours later, Julian is finally hungry enough to drink the new formula.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 10:27 AM
Off to try to register Calvin for SFUSD for the third time. I am going to start practicing my deep breathing now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 11:22 AM
Calvin’s school registration has been dropped off! Also, they remember @calvinsdad . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 2:24 PM
I love genre separation in libraries.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2016 5:54 PM
Well, I had bus adventures today. Hopefully I get most of the snags worked out before timing is important.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2017 7:44 AM
Calvin is learning that the problem with sleeping in the cubby under the stairs is Julian is allowed to bother him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2017 2:32 PM
I am unclear whether Julian never went to sleep or did in fact sleep and just woke up exceptionally early.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 8:08 AM
Just started writing a work email talking about “this crisis” and realized I needed to backup and specify I’m talking about the pandemic.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 4:23 PM
We still have the overhead cabinets but replacing the range with a slide-in still vastly improves the light.
Photo showing a silde in gas range in an island with a microwave and cabinets overhead. In the background are bookcases and a table.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 4:27 PM
Also, I’m kind of scared to use it because it’s so clean and I am a very messy cook.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 5:39 PM
Ah right, now I need to learn what temp the oven actually cooks at.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2020 5:39 PM
The oven test was successful. These two recipes together make wonderful brownies: https://kingarthurflour.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-fudge-brownies-recipe and https://iambaker.net/brownie-frosting/

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 11:54 AM
Julian just got home from his last day of kindergarten.

The orange ball is signed by all his classmates.

Julian holding an orange ball with black text on it. On his head is a paper hat that says 'Last day of Kindergarten'.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 3:53 PM
It’s 82 degrees outside. Julian is wearing a thick long sleeve shirt.

Me: Don’t you want to change to something cooler?
Julian: Mom! I’m wearing shorts.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 3, 2021 3:56 PM
We have reached the part of summer where I want to eat ice cream and nothing else for supper.

Twitter: June 2

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 9:18 AM
I feel much more awake today than yesterday. Now I’m running upstairs to take a shower before Calvin wakes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 10:13 AM
Calvin just finished eating breakfast. He still has a bit of a stuffy nose :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 10:40 AM
Calvin and I just ready 4 books together.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 11:20 AM
Calvin is now at daycare.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 2:49 PM
My pie crust didn’t turn out awful this time!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 3:24 PM
Supper is finished. Now to work on money.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 3:55 PM
Calvin’s mobile has arrived: https://web.archive.org/web/20090708202314/https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-201770-Infant-Stim-Mobile/dp/B00009ZIKH

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2009 4:54 PM
The amount of soap we go through these days is insane. No one told me a baby would quadruple my soap usage.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 7:17 AM
Calvin doesn’t believe me when I say what is on his tray is the same thing that is in the bowl next to it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 7:40 AM
Calvin is very upset this morning for no obvious reason (other than teething? It’s easy to blame teething for everything)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2010 2:37 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed exploring bubble wrap today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 7:44 PM
Calvin upon standing up in his high chair “I weally high! mommy”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 7:58 PM
Calvin has memorized all the answers to _Blue’s Clues: Alphabet Train_

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 3:22 PM
The water play area has been turned on at Sandstone ranch. Calvin isn’t sure what to think about it.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 5:48 PM
Calvin didn’t have any accidents at daycare today!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2011 5:48 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making a train.”

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2014 6:34 PM
Huh, it turns out that 6.5 servings of broccoli contains 227 calories (and 1000% of ones vitamin K).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2014 6:37 PM
Hm, I always tell Calvin too much of anything is bad. I wonder if that much vitamin K is a problem.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2015 8:25 AM
Julian objects to the new formula. Can’t blame him. It tastes terrible.

[This was specialized hypoallergenic formula because he had a milk protein allergy.]

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2015 9:25 AM
Parent tip: make sure the baby monitor is monitoring the room you think it is.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2016 5:01 PM
A traditional stone shopping trip: first subject the kids to Nordstroms then take them to See’s (though Julian didn’t get any).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2016 5:17 PM
I’m going to be living with @calvinsdad again!!!

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 2, 2018 7:41 AM
I miss Vitamin Cottage.