I convinced DH to take a half day off work and leave after lunch! Really, it'll be better for him because leaving after dinner gets them there at 8:30 and it'll be getting dark and the kids will be wired. Leaving after lunch gets them there around 3pm and the kids can play and it'll be much better for bedtime!
I did tell him I would mow the grass tomorrow too.
I like the apron idea and have one that will work fine. I have the Sharpies, ziplocks, and some boxes. I don't want Rubbermaid containers because I have a few and I don't want to keep stuff! If I have to, I can run to Meijer tomorrow night.
I took pictures today of all the rooms and closets. I may be too chicken to post the before though!