About a month ago I made the statement, “I am so glad I am not in the dating stage of life anymore.” This statement was made because a few friends were talking about how hard the dating scene is and that it seems like Mr. Right will never come along. My cousin Lisa was quick to inform me that I am in the dating stage… I have just been dating the same man for 21 years. After thinking about it for a few minutes I had to agree with her. Dating does not end once the “I do’s” are said.
Family
The Lloyd family consist of David, Donna, Caleb and Madilyn. We are just like any other family and are trying to make the most of our lives. The post found within this section are about our everyday life from my point of view and maybe an occasional musing from David.
It’s Official I’m Dating
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Lloyd Weekly
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
The first week of January has come and gone. I really hope that the rest of 2012 treats us better than this past week has. Getting the family back into routine has been harder this year than it has been in the past. (more…)
Family Dinner Planning~Working Moms
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Shortly after Caleb was born I realized that being a working mom is hard. It is difficult to stay organized, raise children, and work all at the same time. Being a mom and full time employee takes PLANNING. One of the most difficult parts of our life to plan is dinner. With two adults, an active teen, and toddler in the home it is often hard to plan meals that fit our busy schedule. (more…)
Just for Today
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Today I am linking up with the ladies at The Simple Woman’s Daybook. This day book entry allows for the writer to take time to reflect on life right now in this moment in time. It is relaxing and uplifting to just sit and think about the simple things and times in our lives.
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Working Mom Resolutions
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
Recently I started reading articles and blogs posted on the site Liberating Working Moms. I stumbled upon this site after reading my cousin-in-laws blog and following her links to the site~ Thanks Misty. I don’t have a lot of interaction with other working moms outside of my place of work so I have found this web site to have helpful insight, advice, and information. (more…)
Happy New Year….
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
Welcome to 2012. I have to say that I hate to say goodbye to 2011, because we have had a pretty good year. It is my hope that this year will be just as good to the Lloyd Family as last year was. We have been happy, healthy, employed, and have grown together as a family. (more…)
Break Time
Monday, December 26th, 2011
I am taking a few days off from blogging. I will return on January 1st after taking time to rest, get better from the cold I am fighting and spending a time with my family.
I hope you all have a great remainder of 2011, and are ready to make 2012 the best year ever.
Happy Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24th, 2011
From the Lloyd Family to your family we hope you have a wonderful Christmas Eve and a beautiful Christ centered Christmas. My wish for you is that you will not just do Christmas but experience Christmas. . (more…)
Memories from Christmas
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Recently I was reflecting on Christmases I had as a child. I was trying to remember the gifts that I had received during my childhood. I thought long and hard and I could only remember a handful of gifts. These gifts were not really special or significant in any way they are just somehow stuck in my memory. I remember getting a Moppet’s secret dollhouse, an AM/FM portable radio, and a monopoly game. I could not remember any other gifts I had received as a young girl. I remember a few items I received as a teen; my first pair of gold earrings, a black jewelry box, and a set of Alice Walker books. I know I received many more gifts. (more…)
5 Reasons not to send Christmas Letters
Monday, December 19th, 2011
In my entire adult life I have only sent out two Christmas letters. The first time I did it because it was the “new” tradition that others in my circle of friends had started. I felt like since all my friends were doing it I needed to follow suit. Boy was I wrong, I can hear my mom asking me, “If all your friends jumped of f a cliff would you follow them?” The second year I wrote the letter because I felt like people expected me to do again since I had done it the previous year. I am the type of person who does not like to disappoint and always want to live up to the expectations of others,I am working on changing that. When the third year rolled around our family was in such a crisis and had had the worst year ever I just did not feel that I could write a letter that would be honest and joyful so I decided I was done with Christmas letters. (more…)