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.
The past few years have been stressful. Being a parent is hard. Being a parent when you feel old and run down is even harder. Things seemed so much different when I was 31 with a 6 year old. Now 12 years later having a 6 year old seems impossible at times.
“I am just trying to get through each day without becoming “Scary Mommy.” (more…)
It was so nice to have a long three day weekend. I like three day weekends because that means we only have a four day work week. (more…)
There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time. ~Napoleon I, Maxims, 1815
I feel like I never have enough time to get everything done. I know that I waste time, and I need to find ways to stop wasting time so that I can be more productive with doing the things that I really need to do. (more…)
Its been a cold week here in Georgia. The only thing I like about the cold weather is having a warm fire in the fireplace. Sitting in front of the fireplace is just peaceful to me. (more…)
It is finally here, the day of the year that I most dread, the first day of second semester. This is a hard day for many reasons. Mostly it is hard because I have just spent two weeks sleeping in, and not living by a clock or a bell. (more…)
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce
What will 2015 hold? It is a mystery that will unfold as each day passes. (more…)
I really can not believe that in just a few hours 2014 will be over. This year has just flown by. Our year started out rough, but within a few months things were going smoothly. (more…)
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton HillisMERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours. We hope that you have had a blessed Christmas Season and that you will continue to experience the joy of Christmas throughout the upcoming year.
Photo by Donna
Tradition: sit with husband in a room lit only by tree lights and remember that our blessings outnumber the lights. Happy Christmas to all. ~Betsy Cañas Garmon
As our kids have gotten older some of our traditions have changed, but others have remained the same. One of the traditions most loved by my children is the opening of one gift per child on Christmas Eve. (more…)
Madilyn’s 1st Christmas 2008
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things- not the great occasions- give off the greatest glow of happiness” Bob Hope
I love to see my children laugh and smile. Seeing them do it together is even a greater joy. Getting them to cooperate for pictures together is sometimes hard. (more…)