So I made it through Mother's Day without breaking down or anything. I'm really grateful for everyone who offered hugs and encouragement:
autumnsprite ,
filthy_bonnet ,
thisisauserid ,
dragonzfaerie ,
histrionicalme ,
everlastingyea , and
xfallenstarx All of you have been so patient and understanding with my emo self. Thanks to all of you I'm not a(s much of) a nervous wreck.