About the dread- this is what I do....I imagine a giant stop sign like I have read about on these posts. I know it sounds crazy but it helps. Also, I just keep remembering WHAT IF this is my last day on earth, am I going to waste it worrying about their mood OR make MY mood the best it can be. Also I have decided that I can mope/cry later when my kids aren't home. They need me to be the very best mom I can be---I learned that from you! My dad always told me that I AM in charge of my outlook- no one else-not my co-worker or spouse or friend--I AM in charge of me.
You only have to get thru one day at a time. I hope today is great for you.
Really good point, JG. And something I plan to use as well.
