If a was a techno-savy whiz, I'd share a snapshot of the attendees of the annual Father-Daughter Dance at the kids' school. I think this was just a flash forward of what life will be with teen girls: my bathroom which has a double sink vanity was taken over with teen girl deodorants, lip glosses, hair crimper, hair straightener, eye shadow, etc.

Anyhow, cost of the event:

$42 for tickets ($14 per person)
$13 clearance dress for younger daughter (80% off)
$27 clearance dress for older daughter (50% off)
$40 for shoes at Payless for both (buy one get 50% off)
$30 for black velvet shrugs - quantity 2 - which I found on clearance and happened to have less desireable patterned dresses included in the two piece (we'll donate those and hopefully make someone happy)
$13 for haircut for younger daughter ($2 was tip)
$4 for nylons at Walmart
$4 for nail polish at CVS

$173 total - probably what we spent last year (though the outfits were more, but we only needed one pair of shoes)

My evening is now consisting of wii games (Mario seems to be the game of choice latelY) and mac & cheese - my boys are pretty easy to please.

Hope all have a good night!