@ModelMaker: I hope that wasn't the perception, although it certainly could be. The intention was, "Please enjoy this food at it's optimum taste, texture, and flavor." Waiting to be polite (after communicating that people really should dig in, that the process is just going to take some time to complete, that the pizza is really best when it's just out of the oven...and me and my wife both repeating that message between pizza rounds 1 and 2).
BTW: I appreciate all of the feedback!
As a result of this discussion, I've come to a realization: I'm not "normal"....particularly when it comes to food. The way that I think about food is very different than others. And that's OK! I just need to remember that my enthusiasm doesn't always translate to others.
What I think will be the plan going forward is to:
1.) chill myself out. It's important to remember the entire point of this experience is to enjoy time with friends and family. If it becomes stressful for me and for others, that's no bueno. That's on me and I'll do my best to remember the actual point of getting together.
2.) be more thoughtful about the specific meals that we decide to make depending on the group attending. If we know there are "normies" attending, we'll make something that's a lot easier to serve everyone at once.
Thanks!
Bruce