The Other Woman

Friday, we staged a surprise Sweet 16 birthday for Ashes. Well, as much of a "surprise" as one can plan, considering that all her friends had called Ashes up directly to tell her they'd be going. Even though the invite clearly said to call Josie's cell phone. Kids and directions, I tell you.

The hall looked lovely, and so did Ashes. She clearly had a terrific evening.

So, once the celebration was in full swing, did I just sit back and bask in the glow of success, of one parental decision finally going right, of finally, at long last, not screwing up one thing in our kid's life, which will be waved in our faces like a wiggling tallywacker for the rest of our miserable lives?

Well, no, actually. At that point, I was on to another exciting mission.

I was overcome with a fierce desire to take a picture of...the other woman.

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