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Yes, it was like Sixteen Candles but real.  Except I was the mom.  When the hell did that happen?  I prayed he would have fun and not be easily classified as Geek/Farmer Ted or John Cusack’s character.  Although, in two years when Younger Son can attend too, they could be John Cusack and Darren Harris.  Bryce and Cliff, having a blast.  But I digress.

I also didn’t want him to be Jake.  He’s too bloody young and this was the first dance!  And no, he is not allowed to be Long Duk Dong.

But truly, happy memories flooded my mind.  I doubt the soundtrack was the same, but I am sure the dance beat hasn’t changed too much.

As we were driving home, Older Son commented that he and his friends laughed and joked during the slow dances.  I started to say that he shouldn’t laugh or make fun of it, but realize that the kids dancing might be nervous, and he cut me off mid-sermon.  Laughing, he said, “Mom, you seem to forget one important thing.  I’m 11.  I’m supposed to make fun of it.”

Oh, how I love this kid.