<p>Thanks again for the helpful responses, and special cheers for Cheers! The limo suggestion turned out to be the key to unlocking the topic. After reading your post I got my son to call the limo place and they have pencilled him in pending deposit. I had no clue that getting him to talk about the limo would yield clear details which were not forthcoming in trying to get him to talk about the date situation. I was approaching it from the wrong direction! It must be easier for him to talk about a car with me than a girl. Should this be obvious to me? I learned that a large limo group is in place with rough afterprom options being discussed. Everyone else in the group has a date lined up, but it’s a group of good friends so at least that part is moving forward. If expectation is truly the kiss of prom death (that is just the funniest comment and one I fully agree with!), as of today I see the logistics falling into place, and the date situation can’t get any worse… so things can only improve from here. I think. And best of all, even though I’ve been concerned about it, this is the only time we have talked about it in two days, so he is working it out on his own. (Except for the nudge on booking the limo.)</p>
<p>Hmmph. I am green with envy. I am at pre-square one, wondering whether I even dare bring up the topic (and here prom is 4/30!). :(</p>
<p>my daughter and her date- booked a limo- unfortunately the limo company double booked itself- it was also apparently open day of boating season and adults who were bigger tippers took priority.
They didn’t find this out until the limo didn’t show up after waiting quite a long time- luckily they were good sports and the mom of the boy gave them a ride to the dinner- and I think they squeezed in someplace on the way to the dance
She picked them up when they called when they were done- they didn’t want to go to the “beach” with the other couples- and they came home before sunrise.</p>
<p>jmmom: Plans will certainly shift, so no need to be envious yet! With four weeks left to go, dare to bring up the topic tonight. (“What’s up with renting a limo?”, as per Cheers’ post.) He may be further along with plans than you think. If he’s not sure about things, you may be able to help him sort it out. My son was barely willing to talk about it last week, but during the conversation it was evident to me that he didn’t have a clear grasp of the event or the timeline. I think it was helpful. If your son really doesn’t want to go, at least you will officially know where he stands. Good luck!</p>
<p>My mother fixed me up for the senior prom. I couldn’t be bothered and she was frantic that I wasmissing out on something fantastic. She took leave of her Sacred Heart politeness training and called my hippy friends to arrange a date for me. I went with someone’s brother.</p>
<p>He arrived in a Blue Jean tux and long greasy hair. Not a good look.</p>
<p>He was all hands at the pre-dawn drop-off but I had previous arrangements with my brothers and they magically appeared as we pulled into the drive with the “Hey! How you doin’?”.</p>
<p>I did meet a college fella at the after prom party and he turned out to be a nice summer date.</p>
<p>My S went out to dinner with a group before his sophomore dance. The next table had a group of university kids in black tie. They sent over a round of milk for the 15 year olds. :)</p>
<p>speckle - Yes, S announced he “doesn’t think so” re going. Asked why I thought he should go and kind of shrugged at my answer. Oh, well. I am a lot more sanguine abou it than last year. I will move on… find another life to live vicariously :rolleyes:</p>
<p>cheers - lol re the milk.</p>