[fanfan]

I will probably be ready to tear my hair out by the time the dinner is over with...


LOL.

Just keep reminding yourself that they are not your kids, and you get to leave them there when you go home.

That will put a serene, peaceful smile on your face while all hell breaks out around you!

[Monkey Face]

LOL!
I'll do that! Luckily, there are a lot of older kids so they can ride herd on the smaller ones. This will be a real test for me. I'm not good at stressful situations, but I have to try it this time. I've accepted and canceled two other important events with one of the nieces, and I think I really need to at least show up.
*shudder*