Thanks Trippin
The red tape is still very much there, but at least it isn't tied around my neck anymore
A few things went bump in the night, but nothing climbed through the windows. I got some sleep.
The girls and I got up and had a good start to the day without biting each other's heads off.
Youngest left her school lunch behind and she has 2 days away from home. (Tears). A lesson in adaptation! She has made a plan