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4/19/2009

comes the prom, soon

Posted by Unknown at 12:01 AM
Today we took our last son to the Men's Warehouse to buy him a suit.

Not just any suit, mind you.

The suit he's to wear to the Senior Prom.

I remember when I was that skinny.

I remember when I had that much hair on my head.

I remember when I had the first black hairs growing out of MY chin.

I wonder if this is how my Dad felt.

Ndinombethe.

13 comments:

Kelley @ magnetoboldtoo said...

I hope so.

Then I would know that he is as great a man as his son.

Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

4/19/09, 1:41 AM
BenefitScroungingScum said...

Wow, what a fabulous occasion. I echo Kelly, if he's anything like his Dad he'll be one of the good ones. Love to you all Lou, BG x

4/19/09, 5:27 AM
Tara R. said...

I remember when I took my daughter shopping for her first formal gown. It WAS a big deal. I'm looking forward to the prom tux with my son too.

It's a bittersweet time now. Our teens are still kids to us, but there are these outstanding moments when we see the promise of the adults they are growing into.

4/19/09, 7:29 AM
Ree said...

Ohhhhh, he's going to prom. Sigh.

Shortman wore his suit (that he needed for a business professional conference when he joined as a Junior...but then he dropped out 3 months later)... anyway

Shortman wore his suit to school for a presentation last week. Dropped ketchup on his leg and wiped.it.off.with.a.napkin.

sigh.

4/19/09, 8:39 AM
Anonymous said...

Time just flies, doesn't it?

One day they're toddlers, coloring on your walls. The next you're getting them ready for the Senior Prom.

Will there be a limousine involved?

4/19/09, 10:50 AM
Sage Ravenwood said...

I fortunately only had to deal with the cost of prom for one daughter, and I spoiled her rotten. Skye had the prom I never did and all the amnenties.

I didn't worry how my mother would of felt, I knew she wouldn't of approved...I felt the deep sense that only a honest invested in your child mother could - pride and tears seeing how truly beautiful she was.

I'm betting your dad had that same fierce pride and love, as do you.

(Hugs)Indigo

4/19/09, 2:52 PM
Jientje said...

A moment to cherish. To hold in your heart forever. Like your dad did, I'm sure.

4/19/09, 4:23 PM
Patsy said...

Enjoy such moments, they are the ones we treasure. But you already knew that.

4/19/09, 6:09 PM
Loraine said...

Funny- my friends and I were talking about our prom experiences today. I didn't go because the chick who was supposed to get my ticket and my dress ran off with her boyfriend instead- and stole everything in her parent's house on her way out. Blue went with a pity date after her dress was shredded by her angry step mother (who was mad at her dad) and had to wear a poofy pink dress- and all the girls ended up hating her because they all ended up dancing with her instead of them. Then her date ditched her and she made a new boyfriend. Steve didn't go because the girl who had asked him turned out to be playing a joke on him with her friends.
It was a very interesting conversation!

4/19/09, 7:02 PM
Joyce-Anne said...

Sigh... He really is growning up, isn't he?

4/20/09, 8:04 AM
Maggie's Mind said...

Aw, so sweet, Lou.

4/20/09, 10:36 AM
MissyBoo said...

Awwwww! What a very special occasion for all of you :)

Will we see photos of prom night?

4/20/09, 10:37 AM
Momisodes said...

Aww. I bet it was very similar.

I cannot wait to see the handsome pics!

4/20/09, 7:05 PM

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