<p>Three cheers for Thumper’s and Lorelie’s take on the gown and clothing issue. I’m graduating this year, as well. I hope to go from being “Super-Involved-Mom” to Mom who wants to gradually re-focus interests in other areas, such as life-in-general. Sometimes I think I’ve done our daughter a disservice by frequently depriving her of a sensation called “wanting.” I think when she goes to college, it will be time for her to try on clothes for a new role – young lady responsible for identifying her own needs/wants and finding a way of fulfiling them, with or without my help and guidance when requested. </p>
<p>So, now that I’ve sounded very high-minded, let’s see how long that posture lasts --maybe only as long as the next time our daughter needs a new dress?!?</p>