Sounds like your wife and mine have something in common. She is always surprised when I come home with a plane the I have not broken in some way. I always fell like I have accomplished a great feet if I come home with the plane in the same condiction I left it with.
I always try and think positive in saying I can do this. Most of the time I am right, but some times my judgement is a little off.
Have a great time with you SE-5.
Thanks