Originally we were supposed to go back home after the Golden Globes, then fly out to Salt Lake City on Friday for the Sundance Film Festival. Chris doesn't have a film to present this year, but given the praise 'Home Free' got last year, they were eager to have him back this time around.

Since we stayed in California the extra five days, I was thinking we'd pass up Park City and head home but Chris convinced me otherwise. So we're leaving this afternoon and we'll stay until Sunday.

When I called Joe and Pam to break the news, I half expected a lecture, but Joe was surprisingly agreeable. No doubt he thinks I'm being a terrible mother, abandoning Lily and Connor like this. And no doubt he thinks it makes him look the absolute hero, because he gets to be Super Dad for a few more days. But I've talked to both kids every day since we've been away; they're both fine with it. They're more concerned that I remember to bring something special home for them, then when exactly I'm going to get there.

Guess there should be some consolation in that. They have a great time with their Dad and I know Pam loves them as much as she does Katy. Then how come having them away from me bugs me so much right now?