It's been a long week, filled with too many commitments. To say my schedule has been packed at home and work is an understatement. I even asked Kristin to conduct our interview with Kate (of TLC's Jon & Kate +8) alone last night because after spending the day with Brendan at Children's Hospital, I was wiped.

Brendan had what is considered a minor surgical procedure, but it did require general anesthesia. Accompanying my little guy into the OR suite (complete with gown and scrub hat) made it seem much more serious. Seeing the tiny mask go over his face, and his eyes roll back into his head as he drifted off to sleep, was more emotionally draining than I had predicted. But I remain thankful my sons are healthy and do not require regular medical attention. I can't imagine the strain that places on parents and families.

Thankfully he is doing great today. So much so that he and his big brother (home on the final day of school vacation) are conspiring against me at every turn. I finally sent them both to their rooms for a little quiet time and a much needed sanity check for me. I knew I needed a time out when I stepped on a stray Frosted Flake on the kitchen floor and nearly burst into tears.

All of this wouldn't seem so bad if I could just get in my sweats, pour a big glass of wine and turn in early tonight. But Kristin and I are hosting a party at 7pm for Method's Detox Boston program. I haven't a clue what I will wear, haven't painted my nails (or plucked my eyebrows) and have already received calls from a couple of friends who are no longer able to attend. Don't you just hate that about parties? I totally understand because I am someone who's always over committing herself. The invitation sounded good the day it arrived. But oh how life can change in a matter of weeks, days, or hours.

I need to remind myself it's OK to say no every now and again.

Well, my time out is over. Outside to the park. It's a beautiful day and the change of scenery should do us all good. I'll have to sweep up those Frosted Flakes on my way out the door.