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
Love and Money
kdillon2013-09-30T14:28:06+00:00Early in dating, I told Sean a lot of things that would never happen in our relationship. We wouldn't date seriously, exclusively, or marry. Ever, on the last one. He took it all in stride, never
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.
G is for Great
kdillon2013-05-28T11:11:12+00:00Driving home recently, Monkey started telling me what a great letter "G" was in the alphabet. It seemed like an unusual start to a conversation, so I asked him to explain his thoughts to me.
A Fresh Start
kdillon2013-05-02T09:28:42+00:00Standing in the newly-painted master bedroom, the possibilities feel endless. All the nail holes were covered when the artwork was removed. Electrical plates and light switch covers were taken off and thrown away. The ceiling
A New Chapter in Life
kdillon2013-02-27T09:13:12+00:00There are many benefits to writing on a blog. One is the opportunity to clearly see the past as it was in the moment--not a revisionist's version of it. I am able to look back
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
How to Restore Trust in a Relationship
kdillon2013-01-31T11:13:53+00:00Sean broke our wedding vows recently. The fact we aren't married yet is just a technical detail. What is important is the commitment he made, to uphold five promises, now and when he is my husband.