Reese was absent from school on Monday and Tuesday. When he returned on Wednesday he learned he was nominated and placed on the ballot for the Valentine's Day Prince. I suspect he was placed on the ballot as a joke and I was concerned that this could turn into an embarrassing situation or something that he would not know how to handle.
After talking to the event sponsor and the principal, I felt that it would be okay for Reese to attend the dance. We told him he had to go with a friend as that is what “normal” kids do – go with a date or a group. His cousin Mason readily agreed to go.
Don and I dropped the boys off at the dance and headed out for a quick bite of sushi and sake. We returned for the announcement of “royalty”.
My, oh my, it’s a long time since I have been to a school dance. Don was completely uncomfortable in the dark, decorated cafatorium. First, we had no idea that the dance was formal! The boys were there in jeans among the majority in suits and formal wear.
The girls ranged from floor-length gowns to hoochie-mama cocktail dresses and stiletto shoes. Lots of girls and guys in groups along with groping couples.
We waited a short time before the royalty was announced. The nominees were brought to the stage and the winners were announced. Reese was not crowned the prince – but hey, it is an honor to be nominated.
Mason had a fantastic time, connecting with girl he has not seen since junior high. Reese said he was not really interested in attending another dance, but would go again if nominated for something.
Such a learning experience for us all!
After talking to the event sponsor and the principal, I felt that it would be okay for Reese to attend the dance. We told him he had to go with a friend as that is what “normal” kids do – go with a date or a group. His cousin Mason readily agreed to go.
Don and I dropped the boys off at the dance and headed out for a quick bite of sushi and sake. We returned for the announcement of “royalty”.
My, oh my, it’s a long time since I have been to a school dance. Don was completely uncomfortable in the dark, decorated cafatorium. First, we had no idea that the dance was formal! The boys were there in jeans among the majority in suits and formal wear.
The girls ranged from floor-length gowns to hoochie-mama cocktail dresses and stiletto shoes. Lots of girls and guys in groups along with groping couples.
We waited a short time before the royalty was announced. The nominees were brought to the stage and the winners were announced. Reese was not crowned the prince – but hey, it is an honor to be nominated.
Mason had a fantastic time, connecting with girl he has not seen since junior high. Reese said he was not really interested in attending another dance, but would go again if nominated for something.
Such a learning experience for us all!
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