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Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That (Sorry, Second Children)
Sweet baby James turned one about two weeks ago. I know. I can hardly believe it myself. To say that his first year was one of my most challenging would be… entirely accurate. Like, it was soul-crushing, haven’t-slept-through-the-night-in-a-year,...
So This is 30
Last month I turned the big 3-0. Trying to distract me from my impending physical and mental decline, my husband invited several of my oldest and dearest friends to town to “celebrate.” Here’s how the weekend went. Kim arrived first, having driven from Pennsylvania....
The SnotSucker
Hello there, Interwebz. It's been awhile. A lot has happened since I last posted, but I'll fill you in on all that another day. Suffice to say, I have been existing in a sort of semi-conscious state for several months. The baby. He does not sleep. I thought he...
The Problem Child’s Perspective
Mom, I think we need to clear the air. A few days ago at the doctor’s office, you called me, “your problem child.” You said it in that high-pitched baby-talk voice while smiling and tickling me, which makes me think you were kinda-sorta joking. But I think you were...
Sleeping in Pee: The Joys of Being a New Mom
Babies, anyone? Engagements, weddings, babies - they seem to happen in seasons. And if ever there was a baby season, it is now. I know of at least 20 (probably more) women that have recently had babies or are due in the next few months. As I’ve been a mom for...
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.