Well,
The only way that I know of controlling your period is to go on the birth control pill. Once you are taking the pill your periods become regulated and if need be, you can skip a period by taking a continuous amount of pills.
My advice to you would be to plan a visit with your family...
We're planning on going out for dinner at Bolero in Calgary this evening and I *forgot* to make a reservation. Does anyone know how likely our chances would be for getting a table this evening?