Originally Posted by Branches

I just want to say congratulations on keeping sober and that I'm rooting for you to come thru this party still sober. You can't control what hubby will say, but you can control what you do. If you have a plan, you'll feel less anxious. I think a hostess excusing herself from the after-party because she has a headache and has to pick up the kids early is a very socially acceptable reason to go to bed. "I'm going to say goodnight. I have an early morning tomorrow. Loved seeing you all. Thanks for coming!" Exit stage left. You go girl.