No More Monster Mommy

For the last few years, as long as Tyson was in school, I've become acquainted, too acquainted, with someone I refer to as, "Monster Mommy". Perhaps some of you have had visits from her as well. I did not like her visits, and neither did my kids. She seemed to come too frequently for my liking, especially when I was feeling pretty stressed due to the my husband's absence. Often, when I was trying to juggle the three kids and just keep my head above water, I could see her coming. I knew she was coming and didn't want to have her visit but I couldn't seem to stop her. She'd just barge her way in, make a mess and leave with my feeling defeated. Why couldn't I just use restraint and stop her in her tracks as soon as I could see her coming, barreling down on us like a steam engine?
Well, I am glad to say that I have seen less of her lately. While doing the dishes the other day I thought, "It's been a while since she's come to visit." I know that is due to my husband's new schedule. Instead of every night being gone to class, after a full days work, he is now home with us and we LOVE it. The boys are eating it up and so am I.
For some reason "monster mommy" thought I needed her during all those stressful times, which was so annoying. Why couldn't she just leave me alone. Anyways, I think she notices that I'm not as stressed anymore because I have the support of my husband, not that I didn't before but physically being there just adds that much more support. She can tell I have the stamina now to tell her to bug off. I was pretty sick of her and it's been wonderful that I don't see her much. I know she may appear here and there but what a difference a husband at home makes. Hallelujah that Tyson's graduation day, his day of emancipation as he calls, has come. I say with that came my day of emancipation too, from her. Thank goodness!