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[quote=Anonymous]How is the general trajectory of your year going right now?  Are things slowly getting better over time?  Do you feel like life with your AP is better now than it was a month ago?  There is usually a settling in period for everyone and things will run pretty smoothly by 4-5 months in, just give it time.

I agree with the other posters, that printing out a detaiiled schedule for each day with written instructions is good. It lays out exactly what you want AP to do during the day/week.  This way you can do this once, and with minor updates you won't have to do it again.

Another thought is that you should make it clear than when you are home working and AP is on the clock, that AP is in charge.  Unless something is really wrong, just stay out of it and let AP take care of things.  There is no need to be looking over her shoulder all the time.  My kids are older, but when I work from home I make it clear to them that if they have problems or issues they should discuss it with AP instead of running to me every time.

You also have to let certain things just go, or you will drive yourself crazy. If AP always leaves her coffee cup on the table instead of putting it in the sink or dishwasher you have to decide whether you bring it up every time or you just let it go for your own sanity.  You might have to assess yourself and determine if the AP program is right for you.  Some people just are built for having another person live in their house and take care of their kids.

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