The stars aligned for my old high school friend, Jami and I's oldest kiddos to head to Timberline's Homecoming Dance together, Parker goes to a small high school that doesn't host a homecoming dance and Mariah had a fun group going together and needed just the right guy to go with. Jami and I were able to arrange a meeting and the kids hit it off. The two of them had a blast getting to know each other, posing for pictures, and dancing. They even let us parents hover around a bit,
Jami and her husband Joel were fantastic to partner up with. We had dinner next door to the kids and just laughed until it hurt about parenting and all it's pitfalls. Jami took all these beautiful photos while the teens were coming up with more and more poses. It was so sweet for Matt and I to share this milestone with another couple.
I think they have started a great friendship. I was able to overcome a lot of worries about what these next few years will look like. I could feel that my heart stretched just a little bigger. That is the magic of young people, they are full of so much potential and possibility. It can be nerve-wracking but also inspiring.
That's got to be super intimidating going to a dance with someone you've never met, and just been introduced to by your Mom. Says a whole lot about both of those youngin's. Glad you all had a blast!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! They are both so charismatic and social, it just worked out. And all that negative energy I had about his first dance dissipated!
DeleteAgreed! They are both so charismatic and social, it just worked out. And all that negative energy I had about his first dance dissipated!
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