Bravo, C!

Once again dashing my dreams of parenting a slacker, C got "the letter" yesterday notifying her of her acceptance to the regional youth orchestra. It will, no doubt, mean a significant workload increase for her and a significant wish for a more efficient car for me. We're very proud of her. Now, we have to get her the regulation performance outfit consisting of a 3/4 to full length black dress with 3/4 to full length sleeves, block stockings, and black shoes. Do you know the only place in town that carries such a thing for a slender almost-12-year-old? The goth shop. I wonder if she can get away with the embroidered skull-and-crossbones and a pair of Doc Marten's? Luckily, I have family members with some seamstress skills who are willing to do a little custom tailoring. Hey, I feel lucky. Male orchestra members have to have tuxedos!