Prom

Nate went to the Junior Prom on Friday. He looked so handsome in the tux. The tux was black and he had a white shirt with red tie and red vest.  Lian brought him to the tux place and he picked the tux and colors out himself. He looked so grown up.

When I came home from work Friday, his Fri worker was there, Lian and her husband Bob was there. Bob was helping him get ready, straightening his tie, vest etc. and telling him tips like - the small holes in the pants pockets that you can put your fingers in to pull down your shirt-I never knew there were any. He brought him cologne, mints and lots of "Big Brother advice".  It was so Good to see Nate happy. Lian and Bob are a God sent I don't know what I would do without them.

I was happy just watching Nate respond to Bob. I was glad that I didn't have to fight him to get ready.  Whenever we go anywhere we do because his anxiety takes over. Not today. Nate let Lian take 2 pictures of him and me. Lian and I found it very hard not to cry.

I drove him to the place. He got right out of the car and went in. I think it was good that the school gave him a job of taking photos for the class.

If not, I dont' think he would of went. It was bittersweet taking him that night. I was proud he overcame his anxiety and went; however, when I saw all the couples it made me sad that he didn't have anyone with him. He didn't want anyone he said. There were a few kids there without dates.

He took over 200 pictures. However, I didn't get to see them. The school lent the camera's but he had to turn them into one of the teachers that night.

Nate said he didn't dance or talk with anyone just took pictures. He did have a picture taken by the professional photographer. I can't wait to see it.

We are all proud he did go.  Maybe next year he will bring a date.