What a beautiful day we had for prom this year. The sun was shining all day, the temperature was cool but not cold, we couldn’t have asked for anything better! It’s hard to believe that my baby is a senior this year. He was my baby for so many years before we had Drew and we hadn’t thought there would be another child. So I still consider him my baby – not that he wants me to think that! He’s so ready to head out into this big old world. He’s just tolerating things like prom and high school at this point. He’s definitely counting down the days until the last day of school. He’s ready to begin his next big adventure.
After all the pictures were taken the kids headed next door to the little gym for the dance while a group of adults spent that time here in the big gym setting up for After Prom. After the dance the kids are give a short amount of time to leave the premises and change their clothes. Then back to the school for After Prom. Once they walk back into the school they aren’t allowed to leave again until After Prom is over. If they do leave, their parents get called and they aren’t allowed back in. They have all kinds of entertainment, refreshments, give aways, etc. for the kids to do until 4:00 a.m. Eric got home around 4:30 after taking Anna home. This keeps the kids from partying and driving around and keeps them safe. I think Eric had fun. He slept until 1:30 then had to be to work at 2:00 until 11:00 p.m. so I didn’t get to talk to him much. Another Sigourney prom is in the books for us and it’ll be a few years before Drew goes to prom!
Yesterday Joe and I worked on the lean to he’s putting up to store fire wood. Then we headed to Pella to meet Beth and Drew. He had a great time. They got root beer floats Saturday night and had chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. Then they went fishing. He was full of stories! We ate at the Chinese restaurant in Pella for an early supper then a nice relaxing evening at home.
This week I’m focusing on graduation decorations for Eric’s open house. I have a pallet sitting out in the sun right now drying off. I’m going to round up pictures and different display items today. I have mason jars and twine and clothes pins and balloons and lots of black and gold. Our school colors and the University of Iowa colors are both black and gold – that works out great! Abby is making a banner and my niece is making cake balls. I think all I have left to buy is the food. Eric’s only request – pasta and fruit. So Alfredo and spaghetti it is along with meatballs, shredded chicken, lettuce salad and fruit salad. I will be glad when this is all over with. I wish I could say I enjoy hosting these types of things but it’s just not my cup of tea. Thank goodness for Pinterset and my mom and Abby! And now I’m off to gather up photos and get caught up in memories!
What a nice prom! I like the family involvement, makes it a big deal for everyone!