Diana Sherman Whittles

About me:

We live in Hoboken with my husband Mike and our Basset Hound Humphrey.

I grew up in NYC's Greenwich Village (which should explain a great deal about me to you)

While I love being a mommy, I often look over my shoulder at the past. I spent my fleeting youth creeping around clubs like L'Amour (Like a beacon in the night, the Nissan sign will lead you to L'Amour) and Limelight and Scrap Bar.(Yeah, I was an 80's hair band/glam rock fan. No shame in my game!)

I used to have huge white blond hair and I was able to actually wear spandex dresses. Now it's all sweatpants and ponytails. I also used to be able to stay up past 9:00. Now I'm in bed as soon as I get the boys to sleep.

I haven't lost my edge, I just don't know quite what to do with it these days.

I'm extremely loyal and protective of those I love (I once kicked a guy down a flight of stairs for calling my sister a slut) and if you are a friend, I'd give you a kidney if you needed one.

I love big old homes, and have a "thing" about structures that weren't supposed to be homes, being turned into homes.

I always root for the underdog.

My youngest son Brian has Pervasive Developmental Disorder Non Specific. I'm learning to hate the label "special kids" Brian rocks my socks off. Having this disorder doesn't make him special. He's always been special.

I dislike drama, and attempt to avoid it at all costs. It seems to follow me around though like toilet paper stuck to the bottom of your shoe.

Having said that, I also call em like I see em. I'll tell you exactly how I feel and can be extremely opinionated and loud. I tend to be one of those folks that you either love or hate. I talk loud and fast and can be on the brash side. I have a mouth like a sailor and a bit of an acidic wit.

I'm a terrible liar.

Zoology is a passion of mine and someday I'll obtain my degree in the subject. I have a head full of useless animal facts and information and don't take me to the zoo unless you are prepared to hear all of them.

I LOVE to bake.

I never ever pictured myself as a mommy. Now that I'm here, I love it more than anything. Sometimes I feel like supermom, completely on top of my game and unflappable. Most of the time though, I feel like Alice in Wonderland.

I've discovered that there is no such thing as a perfect mom. We all make mistakes, you just attempt to keep them to a minimum.

I tend to have a very hard time asking anyone for help. I walk around frustrated and exhausted a good deal of the time because of my stubborn pride.

I really like who I am and I'm comfortable with the choices I've made in my life. I'm just not so crazy about the size of my ass these days.

It took me a very long time to figure out who I am. I spent the first half of my life trying to be just like everyone else. I finally realize I'm NOT like everyone else and that's an okay thing.

Oh and for the record, 2007 was hands down been the saddest most tumultuous, strangest year on record for me. I am glad to see it gone.

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