history: I'm cooking a big dinner tonight for a lot of people on short notice. I went to the store, got everything I need, and I think I'm ready for them. I got told on short notice that I've got a bunch of people coming over to eat dinner. I just got back from the store and I'm ready to do this! Oh boy. I know just how you feel. Could you persuade them to go to a restaurant? At first I was really nervous about it_comma_ but I'm in a groove now and I just hope they're satisfied. Bring it on_comma_ I say. Good for you! I'd be so busy yelling at my husband I'd forget to cook_comma_ lol. Do you know them well?
current: I certainly do, which makes it easier for sure.
next: Well, that's at least something! It's when he decides to invite the boss and his wife over when you'd decided dinner was mac n' cheese - that's when it gets hairy!