What if your husband announced he was taking another woman to Paris?

Bet you'd be surprised to know I was just a little relieved. I've known from the day we got back together that there were going to be times when Chris' obligations and appearances would conflict with moments in the childrens' lives. It hasn't always been easy, but we've managed to work around most of them. I guess I looked on this time as just another one of those instances to work around.

It would be different if the Paris appearances was on the books from the get go. I would have definitely gone with Chris. But appearing at a World Music Gala was a last minute invitation. Someone else canceled and Chris got asked. And Lily's been practicing for her school play for the past month. I didn't want to be the one to tell her that Mommy wasn't going to be there to see her.

Next thing I knew Chris had invited Pam, deciding the two of them could make a side trip and see Craig. He's going to be in Paris for the next few weeks and it actually was perfect timing. They are leaving on Thursday and they'll be back early Monday.

But why do I have the feeling I'm going to spend the whole time worrying, and wondering, and crossing my fingers even after I smiled and said 'Have fun, dear'?