Goals sound like a good place to start. They tend to keep us on track and stop us from going to the dark places/cheeseless tunnels.
I agree on the assessment of H's snippiness before your party. My H is the same way...wants everything perfect. I'm a lot more laid back when it comes to hosting parties. If I'm ever in your area, I want to be invited!!! I LOVE champagne!!
Go WHITE SOX!!!!!!
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."
-George Bernard Shaw