Megan is the big 1-4 today.
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I am NOT an organized person by nature. In fact, I’m pretty sure after dealing with two kids who have diagnosed A.D.D., that I have a mild form of it myself. My son’s behavior mirrors my own to a great extent, so putting two and two together….
That’s why I am so excited about the organizer I bought today. It’s called Amy Knapp’s Family Organizer. It has weekly and monthly planning grids, inspirational quotes (I need all the inspiration I can get), weekly menu and grocery planning with perforated list. It also has stickers to flag birthdays, vacations, payday, anniversaries, school holidays, medical appointments and more. There is a 2008 planning calendar, room for notes, a budget planner, an info sheet for baby-sitters, a page for info on your children’s activities, one for your activities, a section for addresses, and one for web addresses and logins. There’s even a section of tips to help you get the most out of the organizer.
Man, I am going to be sooooo organized and things around here are going to go so smoothly you’ll be calling me Ex-lax.
LOL!! Ex-lax! HA!! You crack me up woman!!
Happy Birthday to Megan! Age 14 was the only year I had a birthday party. Is she having a party?
Comment by chesneygirl — July 25, 2006 @ 3:41 pm
Happy Birthday to your baby, The Big 14!
I love a new organizer/planner, too. I hope you are able to use it longer than I usually do, I always last about a month.
Comment by Sarah Forhan — July 25, 2006 @ 8:32 pm
ChesneyGirl, happy to amuse…though I can’t take credit. “Smooth move, Ex-lax” is a saying the kids around here used to use back in the 70s-80s. And yes, Megan’s having a party. On August 4. She wanted a big family party this year and that’s the only time I can get everyone together.
Sarah, I am bound and determined to use it to keep things straight. I am notorious for forgetting things and I’m really tired of it.
Comment by Stacy — July 25, 2006 @ 9:12 pm
Good on you Stacy! I just brought a planner for my Disney Land trip - I can be overly organised hehe.
Comment by Rachel — July 25, 2006 @ 11:56 pm
Happy Boithday to the 14er; nice new blog with a foot on a banana peel; combine that with Ex-Lax and you’re in for a really messy landing
BTW…Bronco mini-camp starts in two days…just sayin’… LOL
Comment by Skunkfeathers — July 26, 2006 @ 11:13 am
Full-blown STEELER camp starts in 2 days…and it’s practically in my backyard. Woot!
Comment by Stacy — July 26, 2006 @ 3:09 pm
I love those organizers but fail to use them the way they should be used. I am wondering if my five year old has ADD and will be checking out websites to find out more about it. I do not think he has a severe case, but I am his mother and think he is perfect. -lorisminute
Comment by lorilinna — July 26, 2006 @ 4:00 pm
Good luck with the organizer. I started every year with one of those but it never helped because my nature is disorganized. I even look disorganized. I married a wonderful lady who is no more organized. Good luck I hope you make it then I might try again. I also hads with ADD.
Comment by Dr. John — July 26, 2006 @ 4:01 pm
I too, have ADD and one daughter with it. This sounds like a great organizer. Also, may I recommend a label maker…file fun for the whole family and easier to read than my scribbles. Happy birthday to your daughter, Megan, isn’t it fun to raise a teenaged girl (ha!)…Have a great day.
Comment by Mamacita — July 27, 2006 @ 12:10 pm
Hi Stacy, It’s just me, Mark, over at Big Scary Unknown popping into to say thank you so very much for leaving a comment on my blog today. You don’t know how much it meant today to have all those comments. It was a definite lift for me.
I have to say I always have the best of intentions when it comes to organisation, I do my lists, budgets, chores etc but I always find something to distract me but then I don’t have kids to deal with too. You’re a stronger person than I am, big respect coming your way.
xxx
Comment by Mark — July 27, 2006 @ 6:22 pm
Welcome, Mark! Glad you enjoyed all the visits today. I got the same treatment back in June. It’s a hoot. Feel free to stop by any time. New friends are always welcome.
Don’t give me too much credit for organization yet. I don’t work through the summer, so it’s not too tough right now. Check on me in Sept.
Comment by Stacy — July 27, 2006 @ 9:43 pm
I just stumbled on your site and really like your blog.
Hope it was fun birthday month… glad you are getting organized. I simply love busybodybook family planner … my two cents at http://www.busybodybook.com
all the best and come visit us over at Silicon Valley Moms Blog in northern california.
Comment by Jill — August 12, 2006 @ 12:14 am