A black tie event

We were cordially invited to 'The Netherlands Trade and Investment Gala', dress code 'black tie', thus the reason why we are looking the way we do in this photo. Well, actually we were standing in for Johan's boss so it was a 'no way out' scenario. Anyway, I had to shop for a black suit for Johan since he didn't own one. It resulted into a painful errand because I had to go back to the boutique 3 times till I got the right fit for him! Hmm.

All I remember is how I had like, 10 minutes to get ready and how incredibly chaotic it was ...

Johan: "Desiree, we were supposed to leave 30 minutes ago!" (Johan, all dressed up and walking around in his shoes!!!!)

Me: "Yah baby ... and I had to first bathe Sera and Yasmin!"

Me: "Ma, my dress won't zip up!!!!!!"

(Ma to the rescue, carrying Yasmin in one arm and Sera is tugging her other arm, wanting something.)

Ma: "Wax ... wax, we need some wax ... where are your candles?"

Me: "Candles? We should have some in the candle holders right?"

Sera: "Mama ... mama ... I need to pee!!!!!!"

Me: "Baby, can you attend to Sera and why are you walking around in your shoes!!!!"

Johan: "I can't take them off ... they're too tight!"

So the zip on the dress finally worked. Sera did her pee. Yasmin was still in grandma's arm. Johan was waiting by the front door. I grabbed my shoes and realised I didn't brush my hair (ahh, I'll just go with the messy look). We had to pose for Grandma, who insisted on taking this photo (I think I look awfully old, by the way, and what's with Johan's serious expression???) .

Honestly, we don't have time (or the energy) for these things!