FI proposed to me at my bakery, and my employees were super thrilled and offered to throw me an engagment party at the bakery! They got my mother involved (my sister works for me so it wasn't difficult) and they've been planning this whole thing. So I was shooed home early so they can prepare everything without my interference. They've kept everything a secret from me, and now that it's happening in a few hours I'm actually a little nervous. I love a good party, but I don't like to go overboard. I just like gathering together, listening to music, eating good food and drinking good booze. I don't like big big parties that are over the top or hoity toity.
I'm also worried about FI's family mingling with my friends, employees, and family. My people can sometimes be a rowdy bunch, and FI's family is... how do I put it nicely... snooty. FI's brother has also been making noise about coming to the party (and the wedding) when he and FI have been estranged for years, mostly due to his addition problems. I also don't want him there (if FI wanted him there I would be supportive, but FI does not want a relationship with his brother if he's not sober) and I'm worried about him making a scene if he comes.
Over the past few weeks my fibro has been acting up and my pain level has been pretty high lately, and I'm hoping that it doesn't ruin my night. I know if my pain is so bad it ruins my night it'll probably ruin other people's night too, some of them worrying about me or upset that I'm in pain, and some (ahem FMIL) will be cranky that I'm not being a perfect, gracious bride and party guest. So I'm just trying to relax, have a smoke, and play with my doggies. I've got Vicodin ready if the pain really gets bad, so worst case scenario, I can at least be high for my party.
