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
