AmyontheFarm Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I told not one but two different people no today. One lady this morning and another this afternoon. They wanted my time and access to some books I have, I knew it would stress me to do what they wanted when they wanted, so I told them both No. I didn't give in when pushed to say yes, I didn't tell them why I couldn't do it when they wanted. Frankly, I just want to stay home and sleep in. Isn't that selfish of me! I told the first lady that I couldn't fit what she wanted into my schedule for this week and that we would have to try to connect next week, I also told her that I was looking forward to HER contacting me about getting together on Thurs or Fri next week when it was convenient for me. The second lady asked about coming over early tomorrow morning and I said no, that wouldn't work for my schedule, she countered that the time was her only available option to meet this week, so I gritted my teeth and told her that I guess we will have to attempt to get together next week. I let her know what days I was available and again I left it to her to get back to me. I am not going to be the one to book these appointments, they both want something from me. I've told them when I was available and they can come to me. One lady suggested that I could drive the hour + and drop the item off to her - if I had the time, and then we could visit. I told her sorry, we are farming this is our busy period and as much as I'd love a visit, I'm too busy to do that. I actually said NO! I can't wait until Hubby gets home from his fire call to tell him about my ground breaking day! Have you told someone No! this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Your no sounds very reasonable. Good job! I went ahead with agreed upon plans when my mil wanted to change everything. She decided going out with us would be fun after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Good job saying no! My "no" wasn't so nice. I've had to say no to going on our family vacation with my family. I just can't do it. But dh and the kids will have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Good for you, Amy!!! :hurray: I say no all the time, so it would probably do me some good to say yes a little more often. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Good for you! That probably surprised the heck out of them, huh? And I'm flabbergasted someone would suggest YOU drive the hour to bring her your stuff. I would consider that to be rude. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am so proud of you. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: I am so proud of YOU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 :hurray: Good for you!!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nicely done. In no time at all you will be an old pro ar this and will greatly reduce your stress. You will also become master of your own destiny instead of being bound to others who insist on trying to walk all over your schedule. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks Ladies! It feels good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 :hurray: and doesn't it feel good? these aren't life and death situations, and they can wait a week or more if they want it that badly. or go somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Good for you! That probably surprised the heck out of them, huh? And I'm flabbergasted someone would suggest YOU drive the hour to bring her your stuff. I would consider that to be rude. Wow. I'm not. my sil suggested we trade babysitting for something that is five minutes from my house - but 25 minutes from hers. (she wanted free babysitting convenient for her.) I was expected to drop my kids off at her house for that free babysitting. I would have been driving nearly an hour twice. once to drop off, once to pick up. I did tell her I had a babysitter five minutes from me - and I'd rather pay her. (and not babysit sil's kids) and she told me I was rude because I wouldn't do things on her terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: That is wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Nicely played. You *should* feel good...you did a good thing for yourself and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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