Today was one of those "proud youth leader days", in a matter of speaking anyway. Today was the Valleyview Grad. AWWWWW!! So this morning as my house came alive with the hustle and bustle of the beautification process, complete with gabbing, lots of coffee (mostly for me), and a rundown of grad party events; I looked at everyone and almost got all choked up....tear. It's funny how a big event in the lives of people that you love can really make you reflect, get all nostalgic, sentimental, you know, that old chesnut. Some of them have come such a long way, and I'd just like to say how proud I am of all the accomplishments and growth I've seen in them since I've known them. Let the games begin! As grad season quickly approaches every year, accute observation will promptly demonstrate the fierce competition that arises as well. Guys and their sports can step aside as they are easily, and sometimes savagely, put in their place by "girls and Grad". You thought Australian Rugby was tough, you haven't seen anything until you've seen a girl go after that perfect grad dress, grad date, grad shoes, grad hair, or grad makeup and have an opponent courageous enough to compete for all or any one of the items on the list. It's a delicate balance of shrewd cunningness, and masterful manipulation. It's a game full of skill, and determination, that will ultimately bring them to the goal, the finish line, the prize..... Grad Night. Your a fool if you think that all it takes is the dress. Hah! I scoff in your general direction! Oh no my friend, grad preparations begin somewhere mid September, looking for that one perfect dress, the shoes, the accessories, even including the under garments. Of course when you start, and when you actually discover your invaluable treasure, (I say invaluable b/c I've known parents to be convinced to buy grad dresses that cost more then my wedding dress for this single most important night in a teenage daughters young life) are many times two completely different scenarios. The hunt can go on for months! Once the dress is found however, then the personal beautifying process begins. Gents, you once thought that Esther had to endure an extereme process for her infamous night with the king, this is a worthy comparison to be sure. In the first breaths of October, girls all over are cutting out fast food, and carbs, toning, and tanning to strive for that perfect, model, out of a magazine look for none other then Grad Night.When the date finally comes, the entire 24 hours is devoted to perfection. Take my house today for example. Blow dryers, Curling irons, crimplers, gel, hair spray, nail polish, mail polish remover, all kinds of make up in all shades, fabric, tool, shoes, jewelery all seemed to be levitated and in orbit around all 3 levels of my townhouse. Needless to say, hy husband made a mad dash out the door as soon and the chaos ensued. The end result my friend, is 4 cinderellas, each worthy of their own fairytale, stand in absolute glory as the look is complete, and they are awaiting their various chariots to take them to the night they've been preparing for. THANK THE LORD GOD IN HEAVEN I'M NOT A TEENAGER IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!
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I wish you would have posted some pictures! I bet the girls looked so beautiful.
I am also SO proud of all our grads this year. It's such a great achievement and not always easily accomplished. Unfortunately, we couldn't be there for the grad ceremonies. We were busy with the grads of the future! :)