"Alright!" She snagged her cell phone from her dresser after sliding her shoes on and drifted toward the door, dialing. Yes, she fully expected the boys to get the doors for her while she concentrated on holding her hem carefully in one hand and dialing with the other.

The boys did that when they were dressed up! "Elcy? Mom? Yes, yes, I know! We're getting in the car now! We'll even pass high dress inspection I promise! If anyone gets impatient you can tell them my legs cramped up!" It wouldn't even be a lie!