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May 19, 2006
The Best Things in Life are Worth Waiting For
Prom Night: The night most parents approach with fear and trepidation. What will happen at this prom? Will there be drinking, grinding, and other acts we all know we did at our proms (and DO NOT want our children to do)? Who's hosting the after party, and are the parents going to be home? Like most parents, I had some of those anxieties, but I have to say I have been blessed. I have three wonderful daughters that (so far) have not given me any reason to be apprehensive about anything save the times when they try to kill each other. But Amanda's prom night was magical for me. Not because she is the oldest (that title goes to Ariana), or because I indulge in blatant favoritism. It was one of the best moments of my life simply because she got to experience it without the interruption of illness; every malady that she has been fighting recently subsided as my angel got dressed, did her makeup, got stressed out about who she would hang out with after the prom, took 5 hours to get ready, and finally arrived for pictures at a friends house before the night officially began. Later, as I sat in the bleachers listening for her name to be announced as she participated in The Grand March , all I could think about is what she has been through lately, and how if anyone deserves a worry free night, it's her. And I got to have the normal night as her Mom; holding my breath as she walked across the gymnasium praying that she wouldn't trip on her heels, smiling as other folks called her name, and annoying her by taking as many photos as I could! Yes, I even felt like the cost of the dress was justified-definitely normal maternal delirium! All in all, a long awaited (normal) night-something it seems she has been waiting a lifetime to have. And so, this entry is dedicated to her- here's to you, my beautiful songbird. May this night be symbolic of many typical adolescent experiences sure to come your way and fill your life with joy, (necessary growing) pain, and new found wisdom. I love you.
Posted by dvaldesd at May 19, 2006 03:14 PM
Comments
Awww... how beautiful.
Posted by: Tamika at May 19, 2006 11:02 PM
Thanks!
Posted by: Denise at May 20, 2006 05:26 PM