OT: Prom

Tonite is my youngests prom. The last of 7--6 boys and 1 girl. The house has become way too quiet. I'm having a hard time and doing everything I can not to cry. He looks so handsome and he is on his way back now with his girl to take pictures. This is the first time that I am not afraid to have my picture taken with the kids. It feels pretty darn good. I can't say if this is the pivotal moment when I can finally say.."it(the surgery) was all worth it", but it may just be the start. I just had to share. Now if I can just not cry and smudge the make-up.

Hey Linnie, Big hugs out to you sweetie, how exciting its prom time. My girlfriend just called me to tell me how handsome her son looked and how excited she was too. I still have a while until my daughter has prom night, but its such an exciting time. Enjoy and so happy to hear your in the photo too. Hugs KimC

Linnie Show me some pictures when we get together I can imagine my son will look handsome when he will be your son's age. Wait until the wedding time !!!! Hugs Kathy K

Okay I am gonna cry now as I watch my 9,8 5 and 4year olds running around thinking about my turn being in your shoes....oh Linnie- your babies are all growed up....going to the prom with his girl...oh man when the day comes my son does that- I am going to need a lot of alcohol and benzos- know what I mean?????? LOL as far as you saying the surgery was possibily worth it- knowing the problems you have been thru- I am glad you can find some positives after all. I think the further removed you get from the downs you have had- the more the positives will pop up...

Thanx everyone for you kind words. Luckily I am on call this weekend so just as the kids were getting ready to leave I got beeped and had to deal with an emergeny. No time for tears. The kids have probably eaten,Having a grand time dancing and here I sit cuz I can't sleep and I have the scanner(DH is a paid firefigher) turned up full blast because I am hearing lots of sirens. But I know my kid has a good head on his shoulders and is hopefully having the time of his life--safely. You'd think by now with all of my experience I could deal with this a little better but i can't. Thanx for listening and giving me something to do while I sit here and wait for him to get home.