The winter ball

I had a weak moment. The kids asked if they could go to the dance at school and for some reason I said yes. The next week Ella came home and announced she had a date (for which I was not prepared- at all for this to happen). After having the "you cannot date until you are 16 conversation" to which she told me "it's ok mom, its not like he can drive me anywhere", I realized kindergarten is bringing things to the surface I didn't think wed have to deal with yet.

Anyway, Friday night the 3 of us went to the dance (of course I chaperoned!). And the kids had a lot of fun. I didn't have to separate anyone but I was sooo ready if need be. It was intense, loud, and crazy. But in the end I'm glad I let them go.