So S26 is set on UCD, he’s been looking into the program more and is now excited about it. He’s also been locked in for his studies now, where was this kid the last 2 years ? every exam has been aced except English which he still doesn’t know what the teacher wants and has gotten zero feedback on his work. Seeing his friends go to more “prestigious” schools made him realize maybe he needs to do the actual class work. I am optimistic for his future if he keeps it up.
He also randomly brought up that he wanted to rent a tuxedo for his prom. Why ? one of the teachers said you won’t get a chance to wear a tux again. When is prom ? next Friday!! so we went to the mens wearhouse, btw they don’t have the “You’re gonna like the way you look, I gurantee it” guy anymore. They were packed with kids from his school and tired parents who were also doing this last minute. We get there at 7 and are last in line and after 30 min of waiting the tired women working there told us one of the people in front had 2 kids but didn’t put them on the list so could we come back tomorrow. She looked so tired I didn’t argue even though it was annoying to waste 30 min. We see her the next day and she’s super nice and without us even asking gave us a $60 discount.
On the way back he says can we go to the mall he needs pants.
Pants I say what for ?
Oh for your seersucker jacket.
Why do you need to wear that ?
Oh I am going to N’s prom, I didn’t mention it.
No you didn’t ok we’ll go buy pants.
People, I was dying with excitement. First he’s not going to his prom with a girl he’s going with a bunch of his buddies. He’s never mentioned going anywhere with N. He’s now going to two proms. It’s a big step for a kid who usually spends his weekends on Fortnite or Roblox with his friends.
Clearly N asked him because she’s a lot more assertive and also she goes to an all girl school. I have known N and her family since S26 and N were in 1st grade together. We are very close friends. I don’t know if they know N and S26 are going together. I am sure they are going as friends but still I am happy for him. Generally S26 has the personality of a shy turtle around people who he’s just met. Not with N, since they have known each other forever. They used to play Mario Kart together and she was the only one in his group of friends who would regularly beat him.
I know this is just a parent perspective but they both look amazing. S26 is skinny and 6’2” and looks like a Kpop idol way better looking than either of his parents. N is 6’ blond blue eyed and is lead actress in a bunch of plays at her school. They will make such a cute couple.
S26 has never gone out with a girl, he’s just never been comfortable enough to say yes to any of the many girls who have asked him out. I’ve been at concerts with him and girls will come up and say hey do you want to go hangout afterwards and he’ll just look uncomfortable and make an excuse. So this is a big first step. Also an excuse for us and N’s parents to get together when they are off at prom.
Now I have another chance with D26, who looooves stuff and has the cutest style. But since we’re in a minor “claiming independence / soiling the nest phase,” I’m playing my capet-curtains-comforter cards close to the vest at the moment. 