My MIL is coming from NC to visit us here in Iowa for a month or so. I’ll be out of town for work at least half the v...

My MIL is coming from NC to visit us here in Iowa for a month or so. I’ll be out of town for work at least half the visit. (It’s not on purpose!) My wife knew her arrival timetable was a bit fluid but was surprised to find out she might be here by dinnertime tonight. Commence frantic activity.