Hi! I’m Diana
Keep Up With The Action
Can’t Hack It
I spent last weekend in San Francisco visiting friends. Non-mom friends. For the first time, the distinction between "mom" friends and "non-mom" friends became important; for the first time, I realized that though I like to think I can hang out with my non-mom...
We Do Not Negotiate with Toddlers
We do not negotiate with toddlers. I wish this were true. But we do negotiate with toddlers. At least I do. All day... Every day... Go ahead and file this under, "Things I thought I'd never do as a parent." -Sigh- Wouldn't it be great to take a hard-line with...
New Zealand, Part 1: Bananagate.
New Zealand. I have to blog about my trip to New Zealand, even though it was two months ago. My memory seems to be diminishing with each passing day of this pregnancy, so it’s imperative I document this trip now. You know, so when I make our travel scrapbook 10...
Sayonara, Japan
A little over a week ago, Elisabeth and I boarded a flight from Narita to LAX. This was our third NRT --> LAX, but likely our last. At least for a long while. Elisabeth and I are officially CONUS residents again, living in California for the next several months...
GIVEAWAY: Origami Owl
Hey Friends. Guess what? It snowed today. A lot. Actually, it's still snowing. All the good parents of Atsugi took their kids out to play in the winter wonderland, while I was like, "Sorry, Kid. It's too damn cold." I enjoyed an indoor day, warm and dry, while -...
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.