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Lucy’s first 6th grade semi-formal dance was last Friday. Of course, being the MOTHER OF THE YEAR, I had no idea it was happening until the Sunday beforehand. With the…

Lucy's first 6th grade semi-formal dance was last Friday. Of course, being the MOTHER OF THE YEAR, I had no idea it was happening until the Sunday beforehand. With the help of Amazon Prime (we ordered five dresses - one fit) and some last-minute arrangements with friends, it went off without a hitch. She had a blast. I was a nervous wreck. Sounds like a typical parenting experience, right?

6th Grade Semi Formal!

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Lucy - all ready for the dance!


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A little lipstick and we're good to go!


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And...scene. Off to bed!


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Ready for bed!


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I was Lucy's age when this photo was taken. I'm glad the awkward stage skips a generation.


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OK, I was a sophomore, but this was the only semi-formal I went to. I loved that dress. That hair? Not so much.

Lauren Beckham Falcone is the co-host of Bob & LBF in the Morning. Formerly an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Boston Herald, she credits her current success as a pop culture commentator to watching too much TV as a kid and scouring the internet too much as an adult. LBF is a regular contributor to NECN and is an honorary board member at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Lauren lives in Canton with her husband Dave and her daughter Lucy. Lauren writes about trending topics, New England destinations, and seasonal DIY.