Asking is always the worst, isn't it? But once it is over and they have said "yes", the planning and excitement all begin! Having a daughter and a son going off to prom is quite an experience. Two seperate proms. Two different personalities. Opposite sexes. Could they be any more different in their approaches. What fun to be a teen and heading off to the biggest night of the year. Dresses and tuxes to find. Makeup, manicure, hair, shoes, and a clutch later, we realize that the guys have it easy with just one stop at a tux shop. Then of course the excitement of waiting for that day to arrive. Two seperate proms at seperate locations but of course they fell on the same night so we were twice as busy trying to prepare. Schedules, transportation, and plans for after prom had to be figured out and coordinated so parents knew where each child would be. But finally the day arrives with Bry heading off early for entrance exams for college courses and Brit off to have her manicure and pedicure done. Hours later they meet back at home to prepare with Brit doing hair, makeup, etc. while Bry prepared lying on his back sound asleep for a few hours. They both arrived dressed and gorgeous as it was announced that it was time for pictures before Brit's date arrived and Bry headed off to meet up with his. Yes, you guessed it, as happens so often these days, my tears began. They have grown and matured and have become such beautiful young people who not only
clean up well but have worked hard to achive so much these last several years. With our huge move just over a year ago, I wondered if they would make it and once again be happy. Would they find friends? Would they fit in? All the fears of a mother and yet they have grown and blossomed beautifully. They have made wonderful friends and have become stronger in their beliefs and convictions. These two young people have accomplished so much and it has been a delight to be near by to watch them grow. The reports of Prom were wonderful! Each had fun and the nights seem to have been a success. Stories enough to fill my Mothers Day once they both awake and what better way could I spend Mothers Day but with these amazing two children, listening to all their stories! Happy Mothers Day to all you amazing mothers!
Asking is always the worst, isn't it? But once it is over and they have said "yes", the planning and excitement all begin! Having a daughter and a son going off to prom is quite an experience. Two seperate proms. Two different personalities. Opposite sexes. Could they be any more different in their approaches. What fun to be a teen and heading off to the biggest night of the year. Dresses and tuxes to find. Makeup, manicure, hair, shoes, and a clutch later, we realize that the guys have it easy with just one stop at a tux shop. Then of course the excitement of waiting for that day to arrive. Two seperate proms at seperate locations but of course they fell on the same night so we were twice as busy trying to prepare. Schedules, transportation, and plans for after prom had to be figured out and coordinated so parents knew where each child would be. But finally the day arrives with Bry heading off early for entrance exams for college courses and Brit off to have her manicure and pedicure done. Hours later they meet back at home to prepare with Brit doing hair, makeup, etc. while Bry prepared lying on his back sound asleep for a few hours. They both arrived dressed and gorgeous as it was announced that it was time for pictures before Brit's date arrived and Bry headed off to meet up with his. Yes, you guessed it, as happens so often these days, my tears began. They have grown and matured and have become such beautiful young people who not only clean up well but have worked hard to achive so much these last several years. With our huge move just over a year ago, I wondered if they would make it and once again be happy. Would they find friends? Would they fit in? All the fears of a mother and yet they have grown and blossomed beautifully. They have made wonderful friends and have become stronger in their beliefs and convictions. These two young people have accomplished so much and it has been a delight to be near by to watch them grow. The reports of Prom were wonderful! Each had fun and the nights seem to have been a success. Stories enough to fill my Mothers Day once they both awake and what better way could I spend Mothers Day but with these amazing two children, listening to all their stories! Happy Mothers Day to all you amazing mothers!
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