Good luck changing your mom When I got married I didn't keep my last name though I was 39 and had my own credit, etc. because my stepmother got all angry and I realized I'd be having her around for another 10-15 years and didn't care that much whether I changed it to my husband's name or not so went with the change to keep the peace.

Make a permanent, detailed, list and print one off each day and then just flash that day's list at her when she starts in on you?

I'm glad you'll be going home soon and will get a little rest from that particular struggle.