Houseguests... again.
Posted
Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:24 PM
So today, I'm running around cleaning the apartment and getting things whipped into shape before Andy's parents show up tomorrow. They're supposed to get here around dinner time Friday and leave after breakfast on Monday. (Ah, the wonders of a long weekend... right?)
Don't get me wrong, I love my in-laws. Really. It's just a little more stressful to have them visit than it is for my friends or family to stay with us.
I'm trying to eliminate some of the stress by planning as much as I can ahead of time. I've got my menu nailed down, which should make things easier. I'm thinking white chili, salad and homemade bread for dinner Friday; eggs, sausage, and pancakes or waffles for breakfast Saturday; pot roast for dinner Saturday; cereal and fruit on Sunday before church; and chicken bruschetta bake for dinner Sunday night. I'm not planning anything for lunch, since we'll be out doing things. Hopefully, everything turns out OK! (I'm a little nervous about the bread, but my friend Jen has made it twice and has assured me that it's easy and idiot-proof!) I found a couple of activities for us on Saturday, and I'm hoping that Sunday afternoon can be devoted to football. (I'm pulling for the Giants and the Chargers - don't tell the rest of this crazy state!)
Part of me thinks that they're crazy for wanting to visit us now. I mean, it's January in Wisconsin. According to weather.com, we'll have highs of 2 degrees this weekend. Wouldn't it make more sense to visit Andy's brother in Tennessee now, and come see us sometime after things thaw out?