I am getting ready for family and friends (and their children) to take over my home. My preparation began last night with the ceremonial “pre-clean.” In case you are wondering, this is the ritual where you begin panicking about the “deep clean” that you HAVE to accomplish, so you begin wiping, straightening, and putting away. The kitchen looks totally HOT, so now I’m on to vacuuming and laundry.
Tangent- Because I have been ignoring the hated task of laundry, my poor son had to wear the top of his doctor Halloween costume as a shirt today. Well, all I can say is that our only outing was to the local Walmart, so he fit right it!
Anyway, I am also preping the menu for the big meal, which will include:
Deviled Eggs, Ham & pickle rolls, Salad, Shrimp cocktail, Lasagna and garlic bread (the main course), Strawberry poke cake, cupcakes for the kids, and the MOST DECADENT chocolate fudge cake!
I know, I really know how to party! Just missing the booze (to put up with the family), and then I’ll get it started 
Now, I must go and put on my domestic goddess crown and sash. I have to admit, I am so divine in my getup!
Film at eleven!
michaelsomers Said:
on March 23, 2008 at 3:10 am
Sounds delicious. As Rachael Ray would say, “Yummo!” Enjoy the feast, enjoy your family, enjoy new beginnings…just enjoy life! Breathe love, eat love, swallow love. That will sustain you. -MS