The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 7

[triplefigs]

Good morning, everyone. Movie was cute. And, CLARE! The Canadian Geese say Bob's Your Uncle in the movie. I was laughing and DH just looked at me like I was nuts. anyway, I thought of you!

 

[rosiejo]

Good evening, Clare. What are you still doing up?

Because it's the middle of the afternoon here You posted at 1pm for me what time was it there?

 

[tink2020]

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!​

 

[triplefigs]

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!!!!!!!!! ​

Hope you have a GREAT day!!!!!​

​

 

[rosiejo]

Well, I had been debating and debating sneaking down for my birthday and then saw the stuff about Priceline and $36 at Music and Sports. I decided to take a chance and ended up with 5/21 at Music and 5/22-24 at Sports. I am going to add the 20th today at AP rate hopefully. Looking at airfare I think we'll get to MCO around 3. I was thinking Spectro and Wishes that night as well. I'm going to figure out today what we're doing the other days as soon as I get the airfare locked in.

And if you still want to go to Cracker Barrell - there's one on the 192 - just to the right of the Sherberth Road exit - by Animal Kingdom Lodge

 

[rosiejo]

Good morning, everyone. Movie was cute. And, CLARE! The Canadian Geese say Bob's Your Uncle in the movie. I was laughing and DH just looked at me like I was nuts. anyway, I thought of you!

I might have the wrong person but I think it was Tia who did exactly the same thing Only one laughing in a room full of people... but you're nuts you're just educated!

How's Rees today?

 

[rosiejo]

HaPpY BiRtHdAy

JeNNifER​

 

[triplefigs]

I might have the wrong person but I think it was Tia who did exactly the same thing Only one laughing in a room full of people... but you're nuts you're just educated!

How's Rees today?

He's good. Went back on his meds last night. Went to school this am and was in a really good mood. I think eating what he wants has made a big difference. He is a huge milk drinker (about the only thing he will drink) and he couldn't have it all weekend. He's had almost an entire carton of milk since yesterday! And we got McDonald's after the movie and popcorn during the movie, so he's a happy camper.

 

[babytrees]

Happy Birthday Jennifer!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Happy Birthday Jennifer!!​

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I am so FRUSTRATED today!!

I have volunteered for two big things at my church

one is getting workers for our church festival and the other is registration for VBS

This is my first year working on the festival - but I TOTALLY have everything under control - the woman who did it last year is a total control freak and everyone is copying her on every question they ask me - they have done this b/c she started the job and then handed it off to me when I volunteered -

Every time a question is asked - she answers for me - AND has even sent me what I consider a pretty condesending email about what I need to do - I know she is a control freak and having a hard time letting go and I really can't do anything about it - it is just VERY frustrating!!

This is my second year with VBS and we have a new coordinator - she is also a control freak - we discussed redoing the registration form and I told her I would work on it - the next thing I know - she has redone it and sends it out in a format that she had to have known no one else would be able to read (she even said - I am not sure you all will even be able to read this - I just wanted to send it) so I had no opportunity to give any feedback on the form - despite the fact that I am the one who needs to use it -

today I got a mass email from her - she has put blurbs in the bulletin about registration but the form has not gone out yet - and she has begun to get registrations - which apparently she is doing stuff with b/c she has tallies for everyone - she has done nothing to tell me that the forms are there - how does she expect me to do the stuff I am supposed to if she isn't bothering to communicate with me - I just sent her an email - but I really don't think she will be able to let go of this -and if she can't - I really think I might quit and take my kids to visit my sister like I wanted to do but felt guilty leaving her in a lurch her first year with the program - now I feel that she is only keeping us around b/c she feels like she is supposed to

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Nick had a good night last night and his fever is gone - in fact - when I took his temp it was 97.8 -

he told me this morning "I not feel good mommy" so I am not sure he is better yet - he has been pretty crabby but right now is playing nicely with Julia

He was up pretty early so hopefully he will take a good nap this afternoon while his sister is at school!!

 

[Glynis]

Ahh gee you're makin' me blush

It's not a patch on a Kate creation - but it takes babysteps right?

That's what Flylady says.

 

[Glynis]

I think it's great - so simple a concept but just what I needed. To quote Paula my house always looks like it's thrown up on itself. Now I have my bathroom and kitchen sorted - and they've stayed straight. Once my assignments are done I'm gonna move to the other rooms.

I think it's a great idea to get Katie started now - so she'll never have to go through the chaos stage!

It's so freeing to know that everything I need is in my control journal. All my phone numbers, routines, menus, etc. I know that if I have to leave my family, they could handle it, because the journal spells it out for them.

I would have loved to have something like this as a child. I just couldn't ever get into a "habit" voluntarily. I don't want Katie to go through that! She has her morning routine, her after school routine, and her bedtime routine. It's been wonderful, because for the last 3 months, I haven't had to yell at her to straighten her room. It's always done, or at least 15 minutes away from being done.

Jacob has picked up on it, too. He's never really had the disorganized streak that Katie and I have, so he's a step ahead, but he really likes the routines. Knowing what will happen and when it will happen comforts him.

Now to work on the twins!!

 

[UP Disney]

I am so FRUSTRATED today!!

I have volunteered for two big things at my church

one is getting workers for our church festival and the other is registration for VBS

This is my first year working on the festival - but I TOTALLY have everything under control - the woman who did it last year is a total control freak and everyone is copying her on every question they ask me - they have done this b/c she started the job and then handed it off to me when I volunteered -

Every time a question is asked - she answers for me - AND has even sent me what I consider a pretty condesending email about what I need to do - I know she is a control freak and having a hard time letting go and I really can't do anything about it - it is just VERY frustrating!!

This is my second year with VBS and we have a new coordinator - she is also a control freak - we discussed redoing the registration form and I told her I would work on it - the next thing I know - she has redone it and sends it out in a format that she had to have known no one else would be able to read (she even said - I am not sure you all will even be able to read this - I just wanted to send it) so I had no opportunity to give any feedback on the form - despite the fact that I am the one who needs to use it -

today I got a mass email from her - she has put blurbs in the bulletin about registration but the form has not gone out yet - and she has begun to get registrations - which apparently she is doing stuff with b/c she has tallies for everyone - she has done nothing to tell me that the forms are there - how does she expect me to do the stuff I am supposed to if she isn't bothering to communicate with me - I just sent her an email - but I really don't think she will be able to let go of this -and if she can't - I really think I might quit and take my kids to visit my sister like I wanted to do but felt guilty leaving her in a lurch her first year with the program - now I feel that she is only keeping us around b/c she feels like she is supposed to

I would talk to her and tell her that if she wants to do it, it won't hurt your feelings. If it sounds like she isn't going to let go, I would definitely step down. It isnt worth the aggravation. You are either doing the job or you aren't. There is nothing worse than not being kept in the loop when you are responsible for something.

 

[Glynis]

I am so FRUSTRATED today!!

I have volunteered for two big things at my church

one is getting workers for our church festival and the other is registration for VBS

This is my first year working on the festival - but I TOTALLY have everything under control - the woman who did it last year is a total control freak and everyone is copying her on every question they ask me - they have done this b/c she started the job and then handed it off to me when I volunteered -

Every time a question is asked - she answers for me - AND has even sent me what I consider a pretty condesending email about what I need to do - I know she is a control freak and having a hard time letting go and I really can't do anything about it - it is just VERY frustrating!!

This is my second year with VBS and we have a new coordinator - she is also a control freak - we discussed redoing the registration form and I told her I would work on it - the next thing I know - she has redone it and sends it out in a format that she had to have known no one else would be able to read (she even said - I am not sure you all will even be able to read this - I just wanted to send it) so I had no opportunity to give any feedback on the form - despite the fact that I am the one who needs to use it -

today I got a mass email from her - she has put blurbs in the bulletin about registration but the form has not gone out yet - and she has begun to get registrations - which apparently she is doing stuff with b/c she has tallies for everyone - she has done nothing to tell me that the forms are there - how does she expect me to do the stuff I am supposed to if she isn't bothering to communicate with me - I just sent her an email - but I really don't think she will be able to let go of this -and if she can't - I really think I might quit and take my kids to visit my sister like I wanted to do but felt guilty leaving her in a lurch her first year with the program - now I feel that she is only keeping us around b/c she feels like she is supposed to

You have every right to feel frustrated! Working with a control freak can be the most exasperating thing ever! I think you may have the right idea with just stepping back and telling the VBS lady that it looks like she has things well in hand, and obviously doesn't need your help.

I wish I could do something more than just listen, but since I can't you can use my ear anytime (is it just me, or is this guy vaguely disturbing?).

 

[UP Disney]

It's so freeing to know that everything I need is in my control journal. All my phone numbers, routines, menus, etc. I know that if I have to leave my family, they could handle it, because the journal spells it out for them.

I would have loved to have something like this as a child. I just couldn't ever get into a "habit" voluntarily. I don't want Katie to go through that! She has her morning routine, her after school routine, and her bedtime routine. It's been wonderful, because for the last 3 months, I haven't had to yell at her to straighten her room. It's always done, or at least 15 minutes away from being done.

Jacob has picked up on it, too. He's never really had the disorganized streak that Katie and I have, so he's a step ahead, but he really likes the routines. Knowing what will happen and when it will happen comforts him.

Now to work on the twins!!

I am a procrastinator but I was organized before the kids. Since I didn't really have routines, things got out of control after I had them. My control journal is a little "out of control" at the moment but I like having everything in one place. Wish lists, lists of movies we own & those we want, addresses, sizes for everyone, my to-do list (for this, I follow the rules from my Getting Things Done book by David Allen), etc.

 

[Glynis]

Nick had a good night last night and his fever is gone - in fact - when I took his temp it was 97.8 -

he told me this morning "I not feel good mommy" so I am not sure he is better yet - he has been pretty crabby but right now is playing nicely with Julia

He was up pretty early so hopefully he will take a good nap this afternoon while his sister is at school!!

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end of the sickness for Nick! We'll pray for that. Here's hoping that he will take a nap for you this afternoon!

 

[Glynis]

I am a procrastinator but I was organized before the kids. Since I didn't really have routines, things got out of control after I had them. My control journal is a little "out of control" at the moment but I like having everything in one place. Wish lists, lists of movies we own & those we want, addresses, sizes for everyone, my to-do list (for this, I follow the rules from my Getting Things Done book by David Allen), etc.

I think that's one of the best things about Fllylady's system. It's easily adaptable to your own personal style. You can really personalize it, and own it for yourself.

 

[bengalbelle]

Nick had a good night last night and his fever is gone - in fact - when I took his temp it was 97.8 -

he told me this morning "I not feel good mommy" so I am not sure he is better yet - he has been pretty crabby but right now is playing nicely with Julia

He was up pretty early so hopefully he will take a good nap this afternoon while his sister is at school!!

Kate, maybe with the fever gone he'll start improving quickly. Here's hoping he's well soon