Category Archives: Spreadsheetmom Tweets

Twitter: June 1

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:16 AM
Calvin had a rough “night” after his 5:30 feeding. Too much congestion made it hard for him to sleep lying down.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:16 AM
I’ve finished my pre-Calvin morning routine and am now waiting for him to wake up at any moment.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 9:41 AM
Calvin really doesn’t want to wake up. I suppose that means I should let him sleep longer.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 12:31 PM
I’m tired today :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 2:57 PM
Grandpa Logan has been delivered to the bus stop.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 4:54 PM
Starting my last pumping before picking up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2009 8:23 PM
Back home from book club. Ran out of diapers but other than that Calvin seemed pretty happy this evening.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 12:17 PM
Why are birds suddenly flying into our windows? It’s not like I’ve cleaned the windows recently . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:41 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed marching with instruments today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:50 PM
Calvin is enjoying listening to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 2:52 PM
(He was clapping enthusiastically for several minutes.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 3:20 PM
Calvin is playing in the sandbox while I make supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 5:35 PM
Just got back from the park. It’s cloudy but hot and a little humid :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2010 6:31 PM
I think I’m going to take pity on the daycare staff and start labeling the contents of Calvin’s lunch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 7:57 AM
Calvin’s pronunciation of violin: “da-in!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 1:41 PM
I always find it terrifying to try to reconcile the credit card statement after a vacation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 4:25 PM
We have ordered new furniture! (which won’t be arriving till August)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 4:27 PM
From daycare: “Calvin was excited to carry buckets outside.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:00 PM
Now we’re going outside so Calvin can play a bit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:20 PM
The herbs and tomatoes are planted. Now to see how well they do.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 5:20 PM
Both Calvin and I are cranky. Good thing I have a babysitter coming tonight . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2011 9:02 PM
Back from Borders and feeling more human after having time to read and drink hot chocolate by myself.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2013 2:26 PM
Calvin has definitely gotten more than his 1 hr of outdoor time so far today.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2014 11:28 AM
Calvin, “I’m going to move to Scotland some day when I grow up so I don’t have to take a plane to see castles.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2014 4:08 PM
Ah, the joy of a forced lego cleanup.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 10:39 AM
Julian just rolled over from stomach to back!
Infant Julian, dressed in a longsleeve blue onesie lays on the floor with his arms outstretched and a yellow rattle in one hand.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 4:17 PM
Of _course_ the provided syringe for Tylenol doesn’t have markings for the dose Julian’s pediatrician recommended.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 5:04 PM
I’m trying to figure out if Calvin’s singing of “Everything is Awesome” in a minor key is on purpose to protest cleaning up Legos.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 7:04 PM
Weird role reversal. @calvinsdad is taking care of the screaming baby so I’m cleaning up after supper.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2015 8:43 PM
Well, that was an exciting scream marathon.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 7:27 AM
Oh look, Julian found the strangulation hazard in every room. I really wish we just had curtain rods.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 9:05 AM
The bathroom is clean!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 3:01 PM
This bus ride is fun. I want to put up my arms and shout whee!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 3:18 PM
Playground near Calvin’s summer camp.
Julian and Calvin at the playground seated on individual rockers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 4:37 PM
Google maps does not have an option for “I don’t care if I’m walking or riding the bus but I can’t stay still for more than 5 min” option.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 4:39 PM
In other news, we lost one of Julian’s shoes :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 5:28 PM
Calvin seemed to enjoy his first day of summer camp. He met another Calvin who will be in 1st grade this next year.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:22 PM
I double checked and our “sidewalk”, according to the city is 15′ wide. Why?? https://t.co/jLyFqPn68f

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:24 PM
I finally understand why our neighbors park in front of their driveway instead of in their driveway.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 6:55 PM
The internet is much more interesting than dishes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 8:28 PM
Julian, I’m assuming it is him anyway, has a talent for dropping sand down my shirt without me noticing until bedtime.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2016 8:28 PM
It’s the second night in a row that I got sand all over our floor.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2017 4:49 PM
Possibly the biggest problem with our SF mortgage is it makes almost every other expense seem completely reasonable.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2017 5:17 PM
It turns out that airline pricing still doesn’t make any sense. I was under the delusion things had changed.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom Jun 1, 2019 4:34 PM
Huh, that’s odd. All of a sudden Google maps appears to be skipping directions on which exit to take when on controlled access highways. Happened both coming and going.

Twitter: May 31

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2009 8:21 AM
We actually made it to church and even went hiking yesterday!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2009 9:33 AM
Bradley childbirth class reunion today. Hoping to finish making muffins for it before Calvin wakes up.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 11:10 AM
Calvin’s sick today. He slept till 7 and then snoozed in my arms till 8:30 then sat limp in my arms for another hour while I read.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 11:11 AM
He started to revive a little about an hour after ibuprofen but still is much more docile than normal.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 12:10 PM
Calvin is down for his afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 1:50 PM
I finished creating my menu/shopping list for the week before Calvin woke up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 2:39 PM
Calvin seems to be doing better than he was this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 5:43 PM
I think Calvin’s back to his normal self. Maybe it was just teething this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 6:28 PM
Calvin ate most of the pureed spinach with cream I gave him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2010 9:43 PM
Trying to convince myself I should go to bed at a reasonable hour tonight.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 10:17 AM
We’re at the airport, through security, and successfully past our first potty break.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 4:03 PM
We’re back home! I’m sitting in the car with Calvin as he naps.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2011 7:39 PM
2 day in a row that Calvin hasn’t had any accidents!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 8:459 AM
Calvin, “We need more trees so we can make a wood!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 8:59 AM
(Calvin has been obsessed with “woods” ever since we listened to _Little House in the Big Woods_)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2012 12:32 PM
The problem with Calvin staying home is he sees the type of lunch I eat and wants to eat the same thing. He eats healthier than I do.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 8:12 AM
It turns out I sleep much better when there are fewer small mammals in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 10:49 AM
Calvin is running around the playground yelling, “get your rice hotdogs! Get your rice hotdogs!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2013 5:50 PM
Our morning excursion: https://kiesa.festing.org/wordpress/2013/05/31/city-park-denver-co-usa/

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2015 6:34 PM
He’s holding his rattle! (Which I placed there and he doesn’t know what to do with.)

Infant Julian lays in a bouncy seat looking at the camera with wide eyes while holding a plastic yellow rattle in one hand.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 5:41 AM
Yep, Julian is in the wrong time zone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 8:31 AM
It appears SF is not an early riser but they forgot to tell Julian.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 8:32 AM
Calvin just told me this Target us almost exactly like the one “back in America”.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 10:45 AM
Meanwhile in SF, cleaning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 10:46 AM
Also, we have a robot house servant again!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2016 6:31 PM
The Roomba picked up an amazing amount of cat hair just in the bedroom.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 8:56 AM
Nothing like a sneezing fit in the grocery store. I think I lingered too long in the soap aisle. I’m having trouble finding normal non-antibacterial soap. Though, we now have two rows of hand sanitizer (which I don’t need).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 8:56 AM
As an aside, anyone else having trouble getting tofu?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2020 7:26 PM
I packed away the air extra purifiers because I figured we would move before fire season. However, I wasn’t counting on construction dust infiltrating the entire house. Silly me.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 31, 2021 9:40 AM
It’s been really hot this weekend. I fear for summer.

Twitter: May 30

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2009 9:20 AM
We might actually make it to church today. Daycare has forced us to work on a schedule in the morning.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2010 5:37 PM
Calvin just had his 1st experience with the water feature at the park. He wasn’t impressed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2010 6:25 PM
Calvin didn’t seem interested in supper but I still managed to feed him a decent serving of broccoli (served 1st).

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 8:51 AM
@calvinsdad Congratulations :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 10:43 AM
We’re off to the zoo!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2011 3:53 PM
Calvin enjoyed the zoo, especially the bears.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2012 5:43 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed using playdoh!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 10:00 AM
Calvin and I are going to go to the park this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 1:17 PM
I don’t understand the new Triscuits. Why would you make them with both rice flour _and_ wheat? The texture is really weird.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2013 1:19 PM
Plus, the original variation has fewer calories and twice as much iron.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2014 11:24 AM
I think Calvin and I have almost reached the limit of the amount of time he can stay home while I try to work.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2014 12:05 PM
Calvin just climbed over the railing from the dining room to the family room. I do not approve.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 8:30 AM
I think I’m packed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 11:40 AM
We’re waiting at the gate for our plane to arrive.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 2:39 PM
Now bag wrangling.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 3:55 PM
We’re home!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2016 7:59 PM
Well, the good news is the boys adore sharing a room . . .

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2020 9:36 AM
Today feels like a chocolate waffle day.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2021 3:58 PM
I think builders put vents where I want to put bookcases on purpose.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 30, 2021 8:22 PM
I was smart enough to avoid the beach on Memorial weekend. I completely missed that I should also avoid Hwy 17. Though, in retrospect, that is also really obvious.

On the plus side, this was the first time I’ve driven down Old Santa Cruz Hwy which is gorgeous.

Twitter: May 29

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 8:48 AM
I’ve been up for about an hour expecting Calvin to completely wake up but he’s still out.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 8:49 AM
I’m going to go shower. That’s sure to wake him up at the most inconvenient time :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 9:01 AM
Well, Calvin still hasn’t woken up. The last time he ate was 2ish.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 9:44 AM
Just finished feeding Calvin and reading a couple of books to him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 10:22 AM
I really need to buy baby sunscreen for Calvin. His pediatrician says he’s old enough to have sunscreen applied.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 1:49 PM
Back from lunch with @calvinsdad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 4:20 PM
Finished working from the day. Now to whip up some supper, pump, and then pick up Calvin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 6:01 PM
Calvin is back home but dropped off to sleep in his car seat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2009 6:46 PM
Calvin just had his massive BM for the day and then while I was trying to decide if he was done, vomited the entire contents of his stomach.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2010 1:39 PM
Just got back from church and Calvin is now playing outside on the porch.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2011 9:35 AM
Calvin is currently having fun playing with waffle blocks at Grandma’s house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2011 9:23 PM
Calvin has (finally) fallen asleep across my legs so I guess I’m going to bed now.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:49 AM
Well, the good news is the lawn doesn’t need to be watered today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:50 AM
I was planning to go for a walk but maybe I’ll delay a bit till the rain isn’t coming down quite so hard.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2013 7:29 PM
I found another Easter Egg . . .

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2014 5:48 AM
This is not good. 5 is back to throwing up 4+ times a day.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2018 7:03 AM
Dear grocery stores, Yes, boys can be potty trained at 2. You don’t just need to carry just the super girly designs in the 2T size. Also, Some 3-year-olds still fit 2T.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2021 8:44 AM
Well, I spent hours last night trying to figure out a layout that allowed me to put the TV in the downstairs living room and still look good. So far, nothing is working. I might have to rethink putting it in the upstairs family room.

2022

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 29, 2022 2:37 PM
After extensive research and months sifting through Craigslist, we have a new to us sofa!

Chesterfield inspired sofa in a velvet gray with blue tints.

Twitter: May 28

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 8:20 AM
I’m up for the day but Calvin is still sleeping (for the moment). I’m grabbing a quick breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 9:12 AM
Calvin’s still not up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 10:00 AM
Calvin is holding his rattle and moving it around (of course, he doesn’t realize what he’s doing).

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:20 AM
Calvin’s off at daycare again. Apparently he likes the blue swing which is amazing since he screams anytime we try to use our swing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:36 AM
Ah, it turns out that our swing will lay back too. I wonder if Calvin would like that better.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 11:42 AM
I’ve decided to start work as soon as I drop Calvin off from daycare so I don’t have awkward time periods to do other stuff in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 1:23 PM
Sometimes I miss having my physical manuals available.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2009 5:33 PM
Calvin’s back home :)

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2010 2:40 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed exploring with paint in a plastic bag today!”

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 8:15 AM
Calvin woke up very cranky this morning :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 9:02 AM
Out on the beach for the last time this trip.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 3:02 PM
We’ve arrived back at the Stone Estate. Calvin really enjoyed his beach experience.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2011 6:56 PM
Calvin: ‘Chalk daddy! Chalk daddy!’ when asking to speak on the phone.

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2012 9:17 AM
@calvinsdad Congratulations :)

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2013 9:45 AM
It’s amazing how long it takes me to do easy chores when I don’t have to cram them in between other things.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2014 6:59 AM
Cat5 does not appear to be doing well at the moment.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2017 3:39 PM
We have a new stroller! Crossing my fingers this one actually works well for Muni.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2017 3:41 PM
Tomorrow I’m going to do a test summer camp drop-off/pick-up for Calvin with Julian in the stroller and we’ll see how it performs.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
Calvin’s school at home experience continues to evolve. I’m not exactly sure how successful we are but he is learning things, albeit not necessarily the same stuff he would in normal school.

White board with writing on it. On the left side, in green, it says: 9:00 - School, 11:30 - exercise, 12:00 - lunch/break, 1:00 school, 3:00 free time. On the right side, in blue, it says school: 1) review daily assignment page, 2) journal 15 minutes, 3) class meeting if relevant, 4) reading 30 minutes, 5) 15 min Khan math 6) chat questions 7) school assignment or self-directed education.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
I’ve decided to do some level of assigned reading. I’m not worried about his reading ability but he doesn’t try stretching himself very much.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 8:34 AM
Currently, I’m having him read the retelling of Beowulf, by Robert Nye (https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2815976030), and then I’m going to have him listen to the Heaney translation.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 11:18 AM
Calvin’s new hobby is being as contrary as possible with the math problems he’s given. Yesterday he spent a fair amount of time looking up the recommended number of chlorine tablets for various pool sizes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2020 11:33 AM
Now he’s trying to reverse engineer the type of car “Patricia” is driving based on her kilometers per liter number.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 28, 2021 1:48 PM
Seattle will forever leave me confused as to how Julian’s middle name is spelled. I just had to look it up . . .

Twitter: May 27

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 11:44 AM
Just dropped Calvin off at daycare. It’s a really weird feeling like part of me is missing. However, I left him happily munching a bottle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 20091 1:47 PM
I’m down from 1k+ to under 200 unread emails now.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 3:27 PM
I’ve been working for 3 hrs now and found it weird to have sustained 1 activity for so long. Calvin never manages anything for this long.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 4:09 PM
I’ve finished working for the day. Now to make up supper and then pick up Calvin. Very weird having him gone.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2009 5:44 PM
Just brought Calvin home from daycare. He seemed pretty happy there.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 8:19 AM
Calvin was absolutely fascinated by the ceiling fan during breakfast this morning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 2:49 PM
From daycare: “Calvin really enjoyed rolling balls on the grass outside today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 8:26 PM
Calvin had lots of fun letting our guests entertain him.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2010 9:42 PM
I just discovered I have no photos of Calvin from February.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 8:49 AM
It’s time to play on the beach!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 9:27 AM
Calvin got soaked in the ocean but loved it. He thinks the adults’ concerns about cold are silly.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 9:49 AM
I think it’s about time for Calvin to have a hot bath and a cup of cocoa.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2011 4:01 PM
We’re back on the beach. Calvin’s ecstatic. The adults are trying to be supportive.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2013 11:35 AM
Huh, I thought it was just airline sites. Apparently @BHG also has a problem with hyphenated last names.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2013 11:43 AM
The backyard lilacs are blooming!

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2014 4:31 PM
I’m ready to go back to bed now.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2015 10:53 AM
Now that Calvin has a watch he double checks my 5 min park warning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2015 11:11 AM
It turns out we have a double stroller.
Picture of Calvin perched on the front of a stroller that is using the infant car seat insert.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2016 3:57 PM
Wind turbine train!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2016 5:26 PM
@Calvindad You’re going to have to eat bhindi when you get here. The others were not impressed.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:09 AM
I accidentally ordered a quart of cream last week so this will be the weekend of cream.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:11 AM
Though, I’m down to 5 eggs which is going to limit ice cream production.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 8:50 AM
I just told Julian the scones have chocolate chips in them and new his face is glued to the oven door.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 3:38 PM
No nap today and it’s my fault. We’re at the Dolores Park playground instead.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2017 3:40 PM
Julian is demanding
@calvinsdad do endless repetitions of the long twisty slide.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2018 7:05 PM
Every time I pack toys for moving, with the intention of leaving them packed for months, I wonder why we ever unpack them instead of giving away.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2018 7:06 PM
I do regular culling, these are all toys they use somewhat regularly, but they also seem to survive fine without them.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 9:19 AM
I just woke Calvin up (he’s had almost 12 hours of sleep) because Julian and I are really hungry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 10:29 AM
I keep forgetting how cheap Portland food is.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 2:40 PM
We’re back home. I opened the car door and the smell of roses wafted in. They’re a pain but I’m starting to get won over.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 3:55 PM
Willow is enjoying being outside. (I’m fairly certain she’s not going to try to jump off the deck . . .)

A deck with two wooden chairs with blue cushions and a white cat, laying under a chair, looking at the camera.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2019 5:39 PM
Recipe calls for 1 tsp of oil. Yeah. That’s going to happen.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2020 2:25 PM
Today for school Calvin is learning about project management. (This is in prep for his enrichment activity he wants to do over the summer.)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2020 4:55 PM
He wants to create a Minecraft texture. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what this consists of yet.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 27, 2021 9:15 PM
If I thought our house could pull this off, I would buy it: https://web.archive.org/web/20210528041709/https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/fuo/d/san-jose-custom-built-hardwood-triangle/7325387529.html

[Unfortunately, it looks like I didn’t save a picture of this bookshelf but it was a large triangle.]

Twitter: May 26

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 8:02 AM
I’m up and attempting to get my first pumping of the day in before Calvin wakes up and demands food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:11 AM
Calvin is now up and I assume hungry though he isn’t screaming as loud as usual.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 10:51 AM
Calvin might actually be trying to take a nap without my prompting.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 11:05 AM
The cleaning people are here so I’m taking Calvin for a walk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 12:13 PM
Perfect timing. The house cleaners came after my pumping and left just as it is time for Calvin’s next feeding.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 12:58 PM
Just finished listening to the Graveyard book. Now I’m ready for the book club Monday if I manage to make it there.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 3:46 PM
Calvin just got back from the doctor’s office. Relevant stats: 13 lbs 1 oz (75th %), length 23 1/2 in (75 %), and head circ 39 3/4 cm (50%)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 5:12 PM
Calvin’s currently napping. I’m trying to decide if I want a nap too.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 6:44 PM
I should have eaten while Calvin was sleeping. He’s been crying ever since he got up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 7:01 PM
Just finishing up dinner. I’m very fortunate Calvin took a break between unknown reasons for crying and crying for food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:28 PM
The problem with healthy food is it seems to take longer to prepare than unhealthy food.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:28 PM
I just had a fantastic apple but you’ll note I didn’t have time to eat it until after Calvin went to bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2009 9:58 PM
Just finished my last pumping of the day so I’m off to bed.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 7:31 AM
Calvin was not excited to learn that today’s morning routine started with a fingernail clipping.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:36 PM
I forgot my grocery shopping list on the way out the door but still got everything :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:38 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed playing dress-up today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 3:38 PM
I was told Calvin was especially fond of the pirate hat.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 4:49 PM
Naturally since I vacuumed today Calvin thought it was a great afternoon to dump sand in the house.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:12 PM
Calvin kept bringing me an empty formula can and crying until it finally occurred to me that he wanted milk.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:12 PM
I did’t give him milk but I did give him some bunny graham crackers.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:46 PM
It turns out if I clap each time Calvin put broccoli in his mouth, he’ll eat his vegetables.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2010 5:47 PM
@calvinsdad walked in the door and Calvin said “addy!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 11:14 AM
@calvinsdad Oh, that’s sad.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 4:26 PM
If we weren’t planning to move in a couple of years I’d petition the furniture committee for wall-to-ceiling bookshelves in the living room.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2013 4:26 PM
I just came home with 15 new books.

2014

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 6:03 AM
It’s so good to be back home :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 9:13 AM
I’m celebrating our return home by making an American vegetarian breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2014 11:06 AM
Today is gorgeous and our yard is actually green.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 10:13 AM
Ok, I think I have the major purging done in the kitchen.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 10:27 AM
Bare feet! Though possibly the rocks outside don’t count as a “safe environment”. https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2016/05/flat-feet-why-kids-should-go-barefoot-this-summer

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2016 2:08 PM
Today I learned that dates can get moldy.

2017

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2017 7:22 AM
Ok . . . apparently it’s another day for cat pictures.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 8:29 AM
Both my kids have finally hit the age where they sleep in and it’s glorious.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 2:51 PM
I forgot to pack sunscreen. I’m going to come back very pink,

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2019 3:01 PM
The good news is Julian is wearing a hat and long sleeves and Calvin doesn’t burn easily.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2020 5:37 PM
Oh. That’s a different rice noodle than I thought I had.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 26, 2021 2:59 PM
I’m excited to get closer to moving into our house. However, I’m really going to miss seeing this plant in my walk. It has such a presence.
An agave plant with large octopus-like leaves. It’s 5-6 feet tall.

Twitter: May 25

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 8:20 AM
Trying to get one last pumping in before Calvin wakes up.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 10:51 AM
Calvin just ate at 9:30 but appears to possibly be hungry again?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 11:29 AM
Calvin is napping at the moment. We’ll see how long he stays down. I expect it’ll be pretty quick.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 11:34 AM
I just had a heart attack. I thought a lost another pump piece but I just misplaced it *whew*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 4:25 PM
After 3 hrs of trying and crying, Calvin may actually be down for an afternoon nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 4:50 PM
Well, that was short lived. 10 minutes of a nap max.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 5:43 PM
I put Calvin down in his crib again. Want to take bets? I’m guessing another 10 minutes.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2009 5:43 PM
Calvin appears to be smiling in response to my smiles.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 8:41 AM
My Thai Basil looks pretty sad. Probably because of the wind we had yesterday.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 11:19 AM
We have a babysitter for 4 hrs on Sunday! :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 1:13 PM
Work was too interesting again so now I’m falling behind on house cleaning.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:39 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had a blast attempting to say new words today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:40 PM
He only took 1/2 hr nap this afternoon. I’m afraid I’m going to have a cranky baby :(

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 2:51 PM
Calvin just brought me his brown shoes with the hope I would put them on him so he could go outside. However, he already has shoes on.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:07 PM
Just realized I pressed garlic a while back and then apparently put the garlic press back in the drawer without cleaning it :S

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:35 PM
Cleaning out the fridge for the Megafest and found some Sunchokes I picked up on a whim. Guess what @calvinsdad gets to eat tonight :)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 3:51 PM
Calvin has been occupying himself for more than 1/2 hr pouring sand into an empty oatmeal container.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 4:11 PM
Now that the wind is picking up, we’re off to the park.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 6:07 PM
Calvin’s having a temper tantrum, over what I’m not sure which seems to defeat the purpose. So far it’s lasted for 10 min.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2010 6:34 PM
Apparently he was complaining over food. I *think* I won.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 7:44 AM
I’m letting Calvin sleep in while preparing final prep for western WA visit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 8:46 AM
Calvin made a row for his auto rickshaw out of waffle block read pieces.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2011 8:54 AM
We’re getting ready to leave (early) for the airport!

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2012 3:10 PM
Arrived safely. Amused airplane seat mates by demonstrating aircraft features.

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2013 1:50 PM
I think Anna is becoming unstable. She rebooted sometime during the night and has blue-screened on my twice today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2013 5:44 PM
@calvinsdad Wait, you _smiled_ in the picture.

2015

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 10:36 AM
Calvin is not excited that I’m kicking him out of the house for a 1/2 hr.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 4:18 PM
Well, the outside Pack N Play experiment was working great (for 5 min) until it started to rain.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2015 4:22 PM
I’d be pretty happy with this weather if I didn’t have a sneaking suspicion that we’re going to go straight to 100 degrees after this.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 10:36 AM
We no longer have a house! It feels really weird.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 8:11 PM
Calvin left a bunch of minfigs on @calvinsdad’s side of the bed.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2016 8:13 PM
I have bought 8 more pacifiers. How long will it take them to disappear?

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2019 12:32 PM
I think the dividers are suppose to be for salad but it works great for a little picnic cheese plate.
Plastic food storage container with an insert divider that divides the container into three sections. Each section contains a different type of cheese.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2019 3:27 PM
The good news is Julian isn’t foolhardy in the water. The bad news is I can’t get him to leave the steps.
Julian and Calvin in an indoor swimming pool. Calvin is in the background, with goggles on, staring down at the water. Julian is sitting on the steps in a life jacket smiling at the camera.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 10:08 AM
Julian was disappointed there weren’t bigger rain puddles so I got out the little swimming pool.
Julian stands in a kiddy wading pool. He is dressed in a long-sleeve sweater, long pants, and has on rain boots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 4:01 PM
We’re getting ready to play regular Catan with Julian!
Ted and Julian at the dining room table with our kitchen in the background. Hex tiles for the Catan board game are arranged in a pattern.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 25, 2020 4:01 PM
Julian’s strategy is terrible but he’s doing pretty well (he’s red).
Closeup of a Catan boardgame. Red has 5 points, blue has 5 points, and green has 3 points.

Twitter: May 24

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2009 9:24 PM
Finished my first pumping of the morning. Today @calvinsdad takes care of Calvin while I run around doing useful things.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2009 5:12 PM
@calvinsdad is trying to coax Calvin to nap while I work on balancing our credit cards.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 7:18 AM
Calvin got up earlier than usual so he’s already had breakfast and is playing outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 2:57 PM
From daycare: “Calvin did a great job dancing and learning where his eyes, ears, mouth and nose were today!”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:42 PM
Calvin is talking to himself with a remote held up to either ear. Does he think they are phones?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:45 PM
Calvin is entertaining himself while I cook!!

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 3:49 PM
Calvin is desperately trying to put his bottle into an old applesauce jar. It’s not going to fit.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 4:13 PM
I think Calvin is finding the very windy day outside invigorating. He’s sitting still on his truck with a huge grin.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 4:47 PM
It seems like having a Megafest at ones house every so often provides great motivation for cleaning up clutter in obscure corners.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2010 5:25 PM
Calvin is upset because he threw his sippy cup over the edge of the deck.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 1:37 PM
I’m actually close to my Overdrive cko limit (loading up for vacation). I don’t think I’ve done that before.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:09 PM
Today at the library we were one of “those people.”

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:10 PM
After the second, very long ecstatic shriek from Calvin I decided it was time to give up and go home.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:10 PM
I hope Calvin doesn’t decide to practice shrieking on the airplane tomorrow . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2011 4:18 PM
From daycare: “Calvin enjoyed our creative art this morning.”

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 9:02 AM
This is an interesting article: https://web.archive.org/web/20160520123325/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/19/silicon-valley-wives-women-visa-immigration-work Not surprisingly, I found it via the Google spouse group.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 9:02 AM
Not specifically, but I can empathize. I am very fortunate to have lots of option. I just need more time to explore them.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 10:34 AM
Ok, my paper inbox is clear and papers are filed. Now on to the next thing.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:29 PM
My wiki is broken. It does not auto generate content when I create the “Meal Plan” entry.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:33 PM
Seriously!? Broccoli for 3.29/lb? (conventional, not organic)

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 1:37 PM
I thought, maybe it’s so expensive because it’s out of season but asparagus is $5.49/each so . . . maybe we won’t eat veggies?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 2:38 PM
Ok, grocery shopping for SF done. Now to figure out what we’ll need to bring with us next week.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2016 5:07 PM
I don’t have everything done in my list but made significant progress today.

2018

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2018 6:44 AM
I don’t understand how waking up early means I don’t have time for breakfast. Though, maybe just because I wake up early doesn’t mean I should try to get more done. *sigh*

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2018 6:31 PM
I told Calvin to set the table and Julian said, “But I need my best friend Calvin to help me build the dump truck.” So, I’m setting the table.

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 24, 2021 5:32 PM
Julian: Where’s the bag of apples?
Me: You ate them all.

Twitter: May 23

2009

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 12:17 PM
Well, I was planning to go to church but Calvin had other plans.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:28 PM
I think Calvin might be ready for a nap but I’m not sure. He only ate 3 1/2 oz of milk which seems a little small.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:53 PM
I’m afraid we’re not going to have supper when I planned. Calvin won’t stop crying.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 3:58 PM
Calvin’s tired but refusing to be anywhere except in my arms. I need to pump right now so this is a problem.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 4:07 PM
If I’m lucky, I may have him asleep in his crib. I’m going to eat a peach before hooking up for pumping just in case.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 4:36 PM
He really did go to sleep but it involved him falling asleep with me holding him and then transferring him to the crib. A bad habit?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2009 5:45 PM
A new word for the day: keek. Amazing what you learn reading nursery rhymes.

2010

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 8:40 AM
Calvinsdad reports that Calvin wasn’t very enthusiastic about his breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 8:40 AM
I’m making Blueberry Buckle for us. Maybe Calvin will get a small piece.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:04 AM
I’m pretty sure I can see another tooth coming in.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:05 AM
Calvin is having fun with a paper towel roll.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 9:48 AM
Bother, I messed up the Blueberry Buckle.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 11:43 AM
Calvin is valiantly trying to eat peas with a spoon but they keep slipping off.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 12:18 PM
Calvin is resisting taking a nap.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2010 2:37 PM
Calvin has been sleeping for almost 2 hrs.

2011

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 10:12 AM
Calvin now owns a (spare) car seat that weighs less than he does.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 11:08 AM
The directions for my new Bluetooth headset neglected to provide instructions for getting it out of the package.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 12:48 PM
Looks like WA is going to welcome me home with lots of rain. Calvin will be ecstatic he gets to wear rain coat/boots.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 12:48 PM
This morning he insisted on putting on his rain boots and yellow rain coat even though it’s beautiful weather outside.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 3:04 PM
Calvin visited the next room up in daycare today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2011 3:04 PM
From daycare: “Calvin had fun making a flower :) ”

2012

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2012 8:57 PM
From daycare, “Calvin enjoyed building with blocks!”

2013

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:20 AM
Calvin and I started his day with a fight over whether or not he would eat breakfast.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:21 AM
I gave him 3 breakfast options, he didn’t pick any so I picked granola. He was incensed at first refused to eat any.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 8:21 AM
Now he’s asking for a 2nd helping of granola.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2013 4:31 PM
Calvin _really_ wanted me to paint his toenails. Unfortunately, I could not convince him to stay still.

2016

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 12:56 PM
There were so many things I thought I was going to get done today . . . I’m not even half-way through my list.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 3:36 PM
I’m staring at my fridge/freezer and the stuff left can’t easily be made into meals with ingredients I already have.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 3:36 PM
It’s probably time to start throwing away . . .

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 4:36 PM
“My” piano is gone. It’s going to be a surprise for the buyers’ son who is having a piano recital today.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2016 9:40 PM
Well . . . I got three of the seven things on my calendar done today. I guess it’s a start. Hopefully I’ll be super efficient tomorrow.

2019

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2019 7:16 PM
Julian went to bed early so Calvin and I are now ensconced in the hammock outside reading our books.

View of Calvin reading in the hammock. His book, The Terrible Two, is held up so it's hiding his face.

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2019 8:53 PM
Today was a good day. I finished everything that had to be done, got an hour of reading in a hammock, watched TV with Calvin, and still can go to bed early to catch up on my sleep.

2020

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2020 11:31 AM
Today, we first saw a hummingbird chase off another bird 2-3x its size and then we saw two raccoons climbing in our persimmon tree. (One raccoon now seems to be hanging out in the pine in our neighbor’s yard which we have a great view of from our rooftop deck.)

2021

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2021 10:41 AM
Do all children go through a string/web phase?

Kiesa @spreadsheetmom May 23, 2021 4:06 PM
Well . . I have the rough outline of the living room down. I’m not going to have time to get down the details today. I knew it was an odd shape but didn’t realize how odd till just now.
Screenshot of a computer generated floorplan outline of the living room. The living room has 7 sides a looks a bit like a lopsided kite. On one wall is a fireplace and another side is labeled with the word stairs.