Yes it is exhausting, but forgot the most important part. SIL was hospitalized on Friday night with acute renal failure. The party was just about for naught. As far as they can tell, severe dehydration & kidney stones caused the problems. He was released the next afternoon so he could attend his own party thank goodness.Wow. You have been through the ringer. Hope you get better soon. I know how getting ready for those family party's are. , exhausting