Diane
@kitsterrific.bsky.social
I post about depression and motherhood a lot! Also deconstructing Mormonism, sometimes. PNW ❤️
All I want for Christmas is for it to gtfo because my mom is dying and I just CAN'T
December 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
All I want for Christmas is for it to gtfo because my mom is dying and I just CAN'T
For the first time in a very long time, we made it through a church party. Technically we made it through the marathon since we got there 1.5 hours early to practice a musical number. My 5yo was wearing one wheelie shoe and really enjoyed pushing herself through the gym
December 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
For the first time in a very long time, we made it through a church party. Technically we made it through the marathon since we got there 1.5 hours early to practice a musical number. My 5yo was wearing one wheelie shoe and really enjoyed pushing herself through the gym
Me at the store: I'm going to get an easy dinner because grocery shopping days leave me too tired to cook!
Me at home: french bread would be so good with lasagna, and there's this recipe I've been meaning to try...
😵💫
Me at home: french bread would be so good with lasagna, and there's this recipe I've been meaning to try...
😵💫
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Me at the store: I'm going to get an easy dinner because grocery shopping days leave me too tired to cook!
Me at home: french bread would be so good with lasagna, and there's this recipe I've been meaning to try...
😵💫
Me at home: french bread would be so good with lasagna, and there's this recipe I've been meaning to try...
😵💫
Driving through atmospheric river in the dark, 0 stars, do not recommend
December 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Driving through atmospheric river in the dark, 0 stars, do not recommend
My dad texted an update on my mom this morning... She's not alert very often anymore 😥 my dad isn't with her all the time, though he uses a baby monitor. She mostly sleeps now 💔
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
My dad texted an update on my mom this morning... She's not alert very often anymore 😥 my dad isn't with her all the time, though he uses a baby monitor. She mostly sleeps now 💔
Power was out most of the night (I had dreams where I couldn't breathe properly, thanks sleep apnea!) and then I forgot to put my 5yo's hearing aids back on before school so I had to drive up there. I did end up taking a walk around a lovely tiny lake, but I have to go back to the school around 3 😮💨
December 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Power was out most of the night (I had dreams where I couldn't breathe properly, thanks sleep apnea!) and then I forgot to put my 5yo's hearing aids back on before school so I had to drive up there. I did end up taking a walk around a lovely tiny lake, but I have to go back to the school around 3 😮💨
I'm trying so hard, I made cookies, I even did a little exercise (which helped but also I'm weak and can't really do more), I made black beans and rice and they even taste okay so my tummy is full.
I'm still so tired and sad. I wish I could just lay in bed and sleep 😭
I'm still so tired and sad. I wish I could just lay in bed and sleep 😭
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I'm trying so hard, I made cookies, I even did a little exercise (which helped but also I'm weak and can't really do more), I made black beans and rice and they even taste okay so my tummy is full.
I'm still so tired and sad. I wish I could just lay in bed and sleep 😭
I'm still so tired and sad. I wish I could just lay in bed and sleep 😭
I am so sad today. I'm considering retail therapy but also it sounds exhausting 😮💨
December 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I am so sad today. I'm considering retail therapy but also it sounds exhausting 😮💨
My 14yo is perpetually adorable?? And hilarious. Every day she asks me "after I do the 'brushie-outies,' will you re-braid my hair?" (I'm planning to do braiding drill camp over the winter break)
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My 14yo is perpetually adorable?? And hilarious. Every day she asks me "after I do the 'brushie-outies,' will you re-braid my hair?" (I'm planning to do braiding drill camp over the winter break)
Apparently I can only stand out in the rain if my shoulders are covered 😬 I tried to run out to my kid's bus in my sleep tank top but had to pop back in for a jacket. My legs were okay (maybe due to knee length bike shorts?), head was fine, I just hated my shoulders getting wet 😭
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Apparently I can only stand out in the rain if my shoulders are covered 😬 I tried to run out to my kid's bus in my sleep tank top but had to pop back in for a jacket. My legs were okay (maybe due to knee length bike shorts?), head was fine, I just hated my shoulders getting wet 😭
I went extra dessert mode with this afternoon's coffee - hot cocoa mix, crushed peppermint, marshmallows, and some leftover whipped cream from last night. It was pretty and sooo rich and tasty.
December 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I went extra dessert mode with this afternoon's coffee - hot cocoa mix, crushed peppermint, marshmallows, and some leftover whipped cream from last night. It was pretty and sooo rich and tasty.
You probably aren't thinking to yourself, "how is Diane doing this morning?" but the answer is not great. Mostly physically... I'm tired and my head hurts and fb showed me a picture of my mom snuggling my first kid on her favorite rocking chair
December 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
You probably aren't thinking to yourself, "how is Diane doing this morning?" but the answer is not great. Mostly physically... I'm tired and my head hurts and fb showed me a picture of my mom snuggling my first kid on her favorite rocking chair
I originally wanted to make a simple dinner - waffles and bacon. But then I decided I wanted them to be yummy waffles, so from scratch, and then strawberry sauce, whipped cream (gotta use up that heavy cream!) and also syrup with maple flavoring. What was I thinking? It was fun... until it wasn't
December 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I originally wanted to make a simple dinner - waffles and bacon. But then I decided I wanted them to be yummy waffles, so from scratch, and then strawberry sauce, whipped cream (gotta use up that heavy cream!) and also syrup with maple flavoring. What was I thinking? It was fun... until it wasn't
I guess there's never a good time for your mom to be "declining," but Christmas seems a little extra cruel
December 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I guess there's never a good time for your mom to be "declining," but Christmas seems a little extra cruel
I made "pizza beans" for a late lunch and I can't tell if I want more because it's an interesting taste or if I'm actually hungry 🥴 I hate it when my stomach says no but my mouth says yes!
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I made "pizza beans" for a late lunch and I can't tell if I want more because it's an interesting taste or if I'm actually hungry 🥴 I hate it when my stomach says no but my mouth says yes!
My mom rarely eats and she's often drowsy and hard to understand... 🥲
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My mom rarely eats and she's often drowsy and hard to understand... 🥲
I tried to bribe my 11yo to go to their taekwondo class by getting coffee first, but they really wanted to go to the far away shop and I didn't remember the class time properly... so we just got coffee and went home. It was fun, but I also wish they got a class in 😅
December 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I tried to bribe my 11yo to go to their taekwondo class by getting coffee first, but they really wanted to go to the far away shop and I didn't remember the class time properly... so we just got coffee and went home. It was fun, but I also wish they got a class in 😅
Maybe a slice of pumpkin pie and an afternoon coffee will fix me
December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Maybe a slice of pumpkin pie and an afternoon coffee will fix me
I've been listening to MARINA recently (just a few songs on repeat, honestly) and I'm feeling PUMPED. Time to care for ME!! I can get what I WANT!! (... once I figure out what that is)
December 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I've been listening to MARINA recently (just a few songs on repeat, honestly) and I'm feeling PUMPED. Time to care for ME!! I can get what I WANT!! (... once I figure out what that is)
Our dishwasher died last week and since we've always hated it, we decided it was time for a new one. It was supposed to be here Monday, but it was delayed until today, and we are SO ready for the new one. I thought surely we could wash the dishes occasionally but uh, we were not good at it
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Our dishwasher died last week and since we've always hated it, we decided it was time for a new one. It was supposed to be here Monday, but it was delayed until today, and we are SO ready for the new one. I thought surely we could wash the dishes occasionally but uh, we were not good at it
Hah! I forgot my 5yo refused to get ready for school until she made a pitcher of crystal light, and the easiest access to water for her is in the bathroom... So I found the drink mix packet and a whisk on the bathroom counter 😂
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hah! I forgot my 5yo refused to get ready for school until she made a pitcher of crystal light, and the easiest access to water for her is in the bathroom... So I found the drink mix packet and a whisk on the bathroom counter 😂
I really need to eat but I just went to the grocery store and I don't want to MAKE something 😮💨
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I really need to eat but I just went to the grocery store and I don't want to MAKE something 😮💨
I'm tired and my toes are damp and I can't stop thinking about my mom
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I'm tired and my toes are damp and I can't stop thinking about my mom
I'm just over here slowly spiraling inside, nbd
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I'm just over here slowly spiraling inside, nbd