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.
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
Finding Work, Family, and Life Balance
kdillon2013-03-14T10:54:04+00:00In the first ten weeks of this year, I have worked hard to acquire new clients, successfully complete work for clients, write here, work towards greater visibility and membership for Studio30 Plus, and have taught
What is Normal
kdillon2013-02-26T13:14:59+00:00Yesterday I posted about the unusual living arrangements Sean and I have chosen for our family. I stated I recognized it's not normal, but that it works for us. What I received in return for
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
kdillon2013-02-25T12:08:29+00:00Before Sean and I met he had discovered a new community ten minutes from work and the same distance from his two youngest kids. The spacious, city-style brownstones are a short walk to the downtown
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 Would You Do with Two Hours to Be Completely Self-Indulgent?
kdillon2013-01-22T11:16:33+00:00Work, after school activities, dinner prep, house cleaning, homework assistance, errand running, bill paying, and peacekeeping are some of the activities responsible adults with children attend to on a regular basis. It's hard to make
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