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.
Where I am Going: Forward Thinking for a More Balanced Life
kdillon2013-03-15T10:34:22+00:00This week I wrote about a recent struggle with balance. The work side of life had been tipping the scale a bit more than I like and, as a result, I felt frustrated. After writing
Shhh….I am Not Supposed to Be Here
kdillon2013-03-02T09:00:32+00:00If you read my post yesterday, you know I am supposed to be unplugged until late afternoon today. You are probably judging me, thinking that I am feigning illness to write this post from the
Rocking Out to Downton Abbey
kdillon2013-02-22T17:23:08+00:00It's a cold, grey, rainy day in the D.C. area today. This means that even though it's National Margarita Day, I will not be going to my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant for Swirls tonight (frozen sangria
Show Me Heart
kdillon2013-02-14T14:02:44+00:00After dinner out with Sean last night, we went to see one of our favorite bands, Mumford and Sons, in concert. As the opening act was ending, and we waited for Mumford band members to
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
Relationship Success: Enjoying the String of Tiny Moments
kdillon2013-01-21T14:06:48+00:00When I was in the throes of figuring out the online dating scene several years ago, I remember speaking to a neighbor who was also trying to navigate the various sites. She too was overwhelmed
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
Saying Yes
kdillon2012-12-07T09:06:59+00:00"I am never getting married again." "There's probably only a 10% chance we will still be together at Thanksgiving." "You have no business remarrying either, Sean." "Let's promise to see that movie in December even
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