Oh wow... hey Hvert, sorry you got stuck with your mom for the whole weekend. My mom drives me crazy too... and has a similar way of overstaying her welcome. I had alot of drama last time my mom came to visit (she changed the weekend and didn't tell me until AFTER she bought plane tickets, and decided to stay an extra day without asking me, basically). It's stressful, and it is very crazy making. I've learned the same thing, I need to think things through and be very specific and cautious when I make plans with her. Things that she doesn't consider a big deal ("I'll just leave Monday morning!") tend to drive me crazy.

I'm glad you survived it. Yeah, and I think the lesson for next time is... always verify and be specific. Also... invite her for the *end* (i.e. the last evening, or last day of the event) so she can't decide to extend the visit