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The First (and Second) Haircut

The First (and Second) Haircut

Elisabeth does not like anyone messing with her hair.  Which is why it always looks terrible.  Every time I go near her with a hairbrush or bow, she screams and runs away.  And frankly, I don't need to deal with that kind of attitude.  I'm sure I've got years and...

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Up! Up! Upchuck.

Up! Up! Upchuck.

I think moms should earn badges, like Girl Scouts.  There would be the "Labor and Delivery" badge (kind of a required one), the "Leaving the Child at Daycare Without Crying" badge, for a military spouse, a "Parenting with a Deployed Spouse" badge, and then there'd be...

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The Pretty, Pretty Princess

The Pretty, Pretty Princess

Not gonna lie - I totally got sucked into the Royal Baby Watch.  So when Baby George was born last week, and Kate and William made their first appearance on the hospital steps as a family of three, I got giddy.  How cute did they look?  So cute.  ...Maybe too cute?...

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Toilet Water and Other Toddler Fun

Toilet Water and Other Toddler Fun

Kids are gross. A few days ago Elisabeth pooped in the tub during her morning bath.  The tub in my parent's house is quite deep, so bathing her is a two-person job.  I stand in the tub to clean her and then hand her off to one of my parents to dry her off, lest I kill...

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Hi, I’m Diana! I’m a mom of four, a military spouse, and I have no idea how to write a bio that doesn’t sound like a dating profile. Since I don’t want to give any reader the wrong impression, this will be brief.

The Navy life is unpredictable and stressful and sometimes sad but can also be wildly exciting and rewarding. This space is where I try to find the humor in it all – laugh so you don’t cry, right? Thanks for joining me on this adventure. I hope you enjoy.