Backseat Expressions
Every Thursday I drive my three children plus one to church for an evening of youth activities. There is always a theme, and it is generally lots of fun. This past Thursday the theme was "Red Carpet," and the suggested style of dress was "dressy." Sophia and I looked through her closet and found her prettiest spring dress with eyelet lace and a pink sash. We pulled out faux pearls, a fancy flowery headband and her super-fabulous "high-heeled" shoes. She was set and gorgeous. Emma, however, had something else in mind... ultra tight black leggings, black leather boots and a short black t-shirt with a leopard print peace sign on the front. I sighed and could not conceal the look of disapproval on my face. "I'm not sure that's appropriate for church," I said, "And I'm also not sure that's what was meant by 'Red Carpet,' Emma." She regarded me with mirrored disapproval, "MOM! Can't a rock star be o...