Congratulations on getting through this challenge. I always wanted the relief after my inlaws left of having wine and that is exactly what I would do when they would leave. Now I can say I enjoy their visits and my crabbiness while they were around was because I couldn't drink every night as I would have liked. Life is so much better not having that struggle.
As far as patience and kids I can testify that we ALL have those days and guess what! Our kids have those days too. Just do your best as I tell my son. Hugs - Sarah