(((( jinny ))))
This post is probably too late for your night out, but I'll post anyways.
I completely understand how some people in our lives can make us want to pull our hair out, scream and shout and tell them to bugger off. That being said, I also know how important this night is for your daughter and your family.
Many times in life we have to take the bull by the horns and make a conscious effort to NOT let people that bother us, get to us. We have a choice to make - either we let them have control over us, or WE give ourselves the control over how we deal with them. It's something everyone can do with practice and patience and the realization that no one can control our emotions but us. I don't like letting people have that kind of control over me and waisting my precious time worrying about them and how they affect me. I would rather put that effort into the people and things that I feel deserve it.
I hope you were able to relax a bit and enjoy your time out. Please wish your daughter a very Happy Birthday from me!!!
Hugssssssssss
J