From horse carriage to fire 
engine, and limo to pushbike, these were some of the eye catching ways in which my son James’ friends arrived for their school prom this evening.
One novel set of wheels which drew up was this dingy recycling bin – and two grinning guys leapt out of it; I’m not surprised the lads didn’t have dates! It’s not a very romantic way of asking a girl out for a special night in her best party frock. Nevertheless. it attracted huge cheers.
James arrived in a roaring red Mustang – one of three which zoomed up in convoy and lined up neatly next to each other simultaneously to make a dramatic impact. It brought a huge lump to my throat to see James dressed up to the nines and walking down the red carpet with his lady in 
red.
He was a fresh faced 11-year-old when he started at his excellent secondary school and is now a confident 16-year-old facing his next journey in life at sixth form college in Cambridge. He is more than ready to move on.
James’ love of golf is still a major force in his life and he plans to leave the post-prom party early at 1am (yours truly is picking him up) as he has a golf tournament tomorrow. That’s dedication for you.
I’ve been trying to encourage him to let me record him on video giving golf tips to kids, I want us to make a series for YouTube, but I haven’t managed to convince him yet. I think it is a great idea.
*Meanwhile, my eldest son David is spending the weekend in London with a friend and has made a good recovery from his broken thumb. However, his injury has hindered his regular weight training programme which has really upset him.
There has been a huge change in David’s appearance since started uni last September. He then had a skinny chest, but since joining his uni’s gym and using the weights, he has developed terrific muscles and could easily be one of those hunky male models in the Calvin Klein adverts.
*We were all stunned by the shock news of Michael Jackson’s sudden death at such a young age; I always thought he was immortal. It has made me question my mortality and whether I should be more impulsive and live for the moment.
Which brings me back to the present – and a huge pile of ironing which needs my attention while the clock ticks away till 1am….
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Love the wheelie-bin vehicle! How nice to hear such good news of your sons, Ellee.
Super Ellee, oh how I wish I had done this…so great ..Is that James in the photo? x x
Yes, a great age Ellee. There’s a certain amount of freedom one experiences too at 16. At least this was the feeling for me at that time! ALL MY BEST!!!!!
I can see why you are really proud Mum 🙂
Ah the youth of today! Actually I think that is hilarious. Prom at 16, he must be very young to be leaving school. It’s 18 here.
James and his date are very coordinated!
Prom season certainly comes late in Britain; in the U.S. it comes in May, usually, just before the end of the school term.
It’s always nice to see that one’s children are doing well. Congratulations.
WW, yes, I had to hire the necktie and handkerchief to match his partner’s dress.
JMB, James is leaving this school, but going to study for his A’levels in Cambridge as this school is not a sixth form college.
Curmudgeon, our prom season is always towards the end of summer term. It was a fantastic night.
I’m glad you’re keeping a fashionable eye on them, Ellee!
I think childrens milestones always make us wonder where the time went, Ellee. Your boy looks splendid, I’m so glad they are both doing so well. You must be so pleased and proud.
Oh this is a beautiful post, both in words and visually!
Thanks for sharing it with us. I love the girls fabric for her dress!
They’re all beautiful!
xx