Another year, another Prom equals another success. I really enjoyed being on the fringe, observing Coco having a ball. For a parent, this year's prom excelled past anything I could have hoped for.
Coco and Demi prepped upstairs. Coco even submitted to a test run with his hair around noon. They mapped out a shower and dressing strategy, starting at 2:30 pm. I got a kick out of watching them execute it. Coco still had a wet head of hear, with most of his tuxedo on when I walked past to see Demi tucking him all in. I am pretty sure I made a Lannister Game of Thrones reference.
Coco finished earlier than expected. I watched him pace around nervously before his date and his friends showed up. The photo shoot entertained me immensely. The pinning of the boutonnieres is like an Olympic sport. So many traditional skills are becoming lost. Tying a tie, folding a pocket square and pinning boutonnieres are almost a lost art. Coco's date, Melissandre, smiled the entire time. She possesses one of those energetic personalities, which really comes alive when a camera is around. That's not a bad thing. You need someone to be excited about pictures with teenagers. She got the rest of them to loosen up and smile for all the parents taking pictures. The parents appreciated having one spot for pictures. Melissandre's dads were please with Coco as her date. He is a good young man, who treats women with respect.
Following the Zoolander photo shoot at the house, we all raced for the red carpet at the High School. Very well attended, parking became a premium. I dropped off Demi with the camera, so that I could find a parking space. As it was, I barely made it in time to see Coco and Melissandre get out of their ride and walk the red carpet. It is a great Duxbury tradition now. A lot of folks turn out to see the kids all dolled up. The rides are part of the attraction too. I can't tell you how many boats bore prom goers to the carpet. Old classic cars, Mom and Dad's luxury vehicles and even a float were in the procession. Volunteer parents valet these things. The kids walk the carpet, then enter the High School to a snacks and hors d'oeuvres before boarding the buses to Gillette. How cool is that venue?
After the Post-Prom plans were up in the air right up until the bus ride home. Melissandre had a mandatory skating practice the next morning, so she went home. Her friend was in the same bind, so Coco's buddy ended up going home after too. Coco ended up going across the street at 2 am to hang with his friends. I am so happy he did that. This is their final run. Their senior year, their high school careers, are coming to an end. They have so little precious time together. I am happy he took advantage of it.
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