Grandma Returns

Today is Wed. and do you know what that means? That means that tomorrow my Mother In-Law returns. I am so nervous and anxious about this. I hadn't realized how much pressure she puts on me and on my kids in our house. I am not eagerly awaiting her arrival. It's terribly sad to say because she really is a loving, generous, great lady and kind Mother In-Law. I am just more tense and my comfort level is drastically changed while we are all sharing a house together. I am comfortable around her it's just the circumstances I guess that make things stressful. I guess it's that whole thing about having two women running the same household that causes friction. We're both bossy and together we are more critical of things. Although there is a great amount of good intentions and love there is an elevated amount of negativity when she's home. I tend to be more critical of myself and insecure when she's around. Constantly reading into the statements she makes and over analyzing my every decision as to not make a mistake in front of her. Silly, I know but it's just how things are. Wish me luck!