2 more sleeps!!!

This morning marked the beginning of my 2-day Pre-Op clear liquid fast.  I actually remembered NOT to put cream in my coffee!! (yay)

I found out two days ago that some of our friends would be in town for Dragon-Con and a basketball game.  Since it's also my sister-in-law's birthday, my sister decided it would be a grand idea to have everyone come over to my house for dinner and a movie (we have made a "theatre" in our basement with stadium seating, etc).  I love this kind of stuff and readily agreed.  

I contacted my SIL's mother and got a recipe for a cherry Angel-food cake that she used to make (shhh...it's a surprise).  I also decided it would be a good time to try out a vegetable lasagna recipe from Cooks Illustrated since one of our guests is vegetarian.  If you've ever made a CI recipe, you know that it is neither quick nor easy.

So...I got up this morning and was at the market by 10am; started cooking around noon; and am just now sitting down to put my feet up before I start unloading the dishwasher so that I can re-fill it with the 3rd load of the day.  I am HUNGRY.  And, I am TIRED.  And, I just want a NAP.

I know the evening will be fun and I do not begrudge the company.  But, with the fast starting today, the stress planning for surgery and hormones from PMS I am feeling a little fragile.  Luckily, my husband gives great hugs!