May…It’s the prelude to summer, PLUS the month we celebrate all things MOM here in the USA! As I see many great posts on social media about moms, kids, grandkids, even pet moms, it got me thinking…What could I share today about motherhood that might make you smile? After all, it’s not all pretty cards, flowers, and smiling faces in shared pictures. It can be rough. But it can also be funny. Sit back, and let me tell you a story…
It was a balmy May evening almost a decade ago when
Darling Daughter went to her first prom. (Hard to believe, it was that long ago!) A dear
friend volunteered to host an “After Prom Party” at the high school, so our local kids that
wanted a fun place to go and celebrate could be safe. Dusk to Dawn, everything from
copious amounts of food to a bonfire, crafts, photo booth, movies, a live band, plus a DJ.
My friend went all out, soliciting donations and recruiting volunteers from all
around the community. Hats off to her!
On prom night, when our kids were at the actual event, parent
volunteers went to work…decorating, cooking, prepping everything. It was a mini
army of do-gooders, excited to help. Pretty fun, if I may say. Maybe it was that
I got to take over a BIG cafeteria kitchen? Those giant refrigerators, stoves, and cooking utensils…OMG, I missed my calling! Hahaha
Like any good volunteer with a list, I left that kitchen and headed to Walmart. At
midnight. That was something new. I’m in bed by ten o’clock, people, let’s be
serious! But I grabbed my cart and began tackling the list. It wasn’t until checkout
that I realized how crazy I looked.
Here was my list…Extra Large Trash Bags, Bleach, Clorox
Wipes, Latex Gloves, Duct Tape…and "ALL the Whipped Cream you can find." *blink*blink*
Just imagine the looks I got in that checkout line. At midnight! That’s a
heck of a party, unless you’re the one gettin’ murdered. Writer’s brain…I
know…we’re weird sometimes. Okay, all the time.
So, here’s to all those wonderful moms out there! We couldn’t host
a Prom Night Palooza, or do much of anything else, without you!
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This is a silly story from my life. But honestly, I love
writing about families and family dynamics. Keep an eye out for these two books from
me COMING THIS SUMMER! Secondhand Hearts – A Last Chance Beach Novella and Sand,
Salt, and Spirits – A Last Chance Beach Romance. There’s a hefty dose of family
mayhem in both books!
Thanks for reading!
~ Kathryn
at least she didn't have you buying duct take, zip ties and rope along with with whipped creame!!! heehee. Shades of Christian Gray everted!
ReplyDeleteAll that was missing were the zip ties and rope! The check-out person's face....bwahaha
DeleteI remember my kids' proms. My daughter had just broken up with her bf but they went anyway and had a not so great time. When it came time for my son's, I went with him to the girl's house to see them together before they left. Her mother asked my son to get out of the pictures and just took ones of her daughter. You can guess how that one ended too. Luckily, they're happily married to others now.
ReplyDeleteHoly S***! The mom sounds like a real winner!
DeleteOh, Nora, wow! I'm with Liz!
DeleteWhat a fun post and a fun memory!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz, it is a fun memory! No more dusk to dawn anymore though. That was rough. haha
DeleteWe manned tables at an overnight party at the rec centre for our grads. It was called Dry Grad (in Canada legal drinking age is 19 so the dry needs to be pointed out) I believe that’s the last time I’ve been out until dawn. But I didn’t have to scare any Walmart customers or clerks!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! And yes, the same idea. It certainly was a night to remember. LOL
DeleteI hope the kids had as much fun as you did at the after prom party!! Can't wait to read your newest LCB book!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kari! I'm a big kid myself AND a magnet for weird, so you know I had fun! Fuel for books. hahahaha
DeleteThanks, Kathleen! It was fun reminiscing!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is funny. Thanks for the laugh, Kathy.
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