Christmas Cards: A Six-Year Hiatus
kdillon2014-12-12T08:56:55+00:00The last time I sent a Christmas card was 2007, which was the last year my ex and I were together. Moving out in December of 2008, there was little thought of creating a Christmas
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
Happy Cyber Monday
kdillon2012-11-26T15:36:51+00:00After writing a somewhat anti-Black Friday and anti-consumerism post last week, publishing this piece today might seem contradictory. It's not. We will all be shopping for our kids and loved ones, but how, where, and
Love, Hope, and Faith
kdillon2012-11-21T12:15:17+00:00Consumer-focused Black Friday is looming, and threatening to take the spotlight off Thanksgiving. Many retailers are opening on the holiday this year, which to me is sad. I refuse to shop Friday, planning to spend
Living a Kid-Free Weekend
kdillon2012-11-16T15:22:06+00:00Six weeks. That's how long it has been since Sean and I had a kid-free weekend. I think we have forgotten what to do with all the time that won't be spent cooking for a
Would You Leave Your Kids Alone with the Person You are Dating?
kdillon2012-10-02T11:45:46+00:00Admittedly, I don't have all the answers to life, love, and parenting; I simply opine on the topics based upon my personal experiences and observations. Quite often when I write on a particular subject, something