Sometimes things happen, sometimes they don't.

If you are only semi-lucid, then "taking something for granted" is often a good way to gain more 'control'. What I mean by that is if you are assuming that something you want to happen will happen, it will more likely happen.
Doubt is something that drags control down a lot.

Much greater control comes when you deliberately break free of the reality for your own conscious creating. In other words, you take control of your subconscious, by being very conscious and aware and removing any constructs, then rebuilding (what I do at times).

Whatever you get is normal, just take it and go with it, awareness is the key for real control instead of suggestions.