The weekend was extremely full, but I will simply offer one picture and a small paragraph.

This is Syd (far right) and his girlfriend and their friends heading off to the Senior Ball. (Syd’s not a senior, but Sam is.) I am so proud of my kid. He understands how and why to get dressed up, how to treat Sam with affection and respect, and how to be himself. I didn’t worry about the driving because all these kids are responsible to a fault. I just got to feel happy that he has such nice friends.

Yeah, okay, so I’m a little mushy. I’m allowed.