Making Time to Learn and Bond
kdillon2013-09-20T12:03:28+00:00Fully embracing life and being happy has been a goal that has remained a constant in my life since the split from my ex. In fact, shortly after our separation, I made a bucket list.
A Taste of the Empty Nest Life
kdillon2013-08-13T12:47:11+00:00Eight years. That's all that separates this busy mom of two (soon to be five) kids from the group known as empty nesters. While my days are normally spent attending client meetings, working in the
The Internet Thinks I am a Bad Mom
kdillon2013-05-13T10:11:42+00:00Yesterday was Mother's Day. It was a special day for me, filled with Mother's Day well wishes from my children, fiancé, ex-husband, mother, other family members and friends. The children, Sean, and my mother provided
One Short of the Brady Bunch
kdillon2013-03-27T11:52:53+00:00We are one short of The Brady Bunch. It's something I hear from friends about us blending our family. The comparison doesn't bother me. While it was a campy, 70's sitcom, and it wasn't always
Together as a Family
kdillon2013-02-01T10:53:15+00:00Last night there was a family spat that resulted in tears for three of us. The details of what happened will remain private since it involves the kids, but what I feel compelled to share
What I Want for My Children
kdillon2013-01-15T10:45:41+00:00When my children grow up, I want them to be _____________________. Reading that sentence, many will fill in the blank with a doctor, lawyer, teacher, my successor in the family business, or some other profession.
Connecting and Blending a Family at Dinner
kdillon2013-01-14T14:06:58+00:00Sitting in American Girl Cafe waiting for our server to greet us, Princess Daisy spotted a bright pink box in the middle of the table. In it were slips of paper with questions. She loved
New Family Experiences
kdillon2013-01-11T08:00:22+00:00As this publishes, Sean and I are en route to New York City with our four youngest kids. Two of the four have never been to the city, which makes this trip so much more
A Soon-to-Be-Happy Halloween
kdillon2012-10-31T14:33:32+00:00I have been a Halloween crank with my kids. The decorations didn't go up until yesterday. Frankenstorm was here to destroy the outside decorations, but I can't use that as an excuse; there was nothing
On How I Abuse My Child
kdillon2012-08-17T15:11:27+00:00This morning I woke with a sense of both dread and excitement. Excitement for the upcoming date with a great guy this evening. A guy who is bright, funny, and simply cool. "Cool" not being