Who remembers last fall when Bossy caught her son flirting with the cute girl standing behind him? Well, Bossy and her family have known this girl for a dozen years, but it wasn’t until sixth grade that she really caught the family’s attention:
Sixth grade was the year she was cast in the lead role of the Middle School’s production of Annie. She wasn’t just good, and she wasn’t just terrific. Other adjectives that don’t measure up: fantastic and superior. She was engaging, hilarious, and sweet, and when she performed, the audience was rapt:
Especially if that audience contained Bossy’s daughter, who took one look at this girl performing Annie and decided she wanted to be just like her, right down to the microphone and stage:
But this post isn’t about Bossy’s daughter, it’s about Bossy’s son and his senior prom date who played Annie a half dozen years ago:
Bossy’s son and his date met a pack of their friends before the prom in order to snap the usual pre-prom photos:
And this is when Bossy’s son dipped his date:
And this is when Bossy’s son… actually Bossy doesn’t know what Bossy’s son is up to, and it’s probably a lucky thing:
And this is the part of the prom where Bossy’s son and his date got married and had two children:
And then Bossy’s son and his date disappeared into the night:
And speaking of proms and high school graduates, this is Bossy when she graduated from high school:
Bossy was all about the eyeliner. Other things Bossy was all about: her thirty-year-old musician boyfriend. And so Bossy didn’t go to her senior prom because she thought it was silly—and also because her thirty-year-old boyfriend had a gig that night.
So instead, Bossy went to her best friend Tracy’s house and helped her get ready for the prom. This is Tracy:
Bossy lived the senior prom vicariously through Tracy. She was there when Tracy applied her makeup, and she was there when Tracy stood in the front yard of her row house while a million relatives snapped photos.
Today Bossy would like to live the senior prom vicariously through you. In exactly ten words, can you describe the essence of your prom night?
Liana says
June 3, 2008 at 9:49 amWent stag, hung out with friends, sister’s friend did hair.
Mrs says
June 3, 2008 at 9:51 amStayed out late, married my date, now I wash clothes.
Madness says
June 3, 2008 at 9:52 amlabor delivery no epidural because youre only 17 NO PROM
Kirsten says
June 3, 2008 at 9:55 amTall hair and sex in the back seat by moonlight.
g says
June 3, 2008 at 9:58 amAw, you son looks so sweet with his date! It reminde me of Our Son’s prom – his wild shaggy group of pals managed to pair off gender-wise so they could go, and they all rode a stretch limo together. Our Son’s tux was baby blue! He bought his girlfriend’s wrist corsage at the supermarket, because he forgot until the last minute (fortunately they had them – smart manager!) There was the obligatory kid wearing a T-shirt printed like a tux. It was sweet!
I went with Forgettable Boyfriend, changed my mind about Going All The Way (I decided not to, after all – I just wasn’t into him) and he broke up with me about a week later.
TLB says
June 3, 2008 at 9:59 amWore blue, Brando’s hair was spiked, now we laugh at pictures.
MamaMo says
June 3, 2008 at 10:01 ammagical, breakin-all-the-rules, romantic dream with ex-boyfriend, my gorgeous latin lover
MamaMo says
June 3, 2008 at 10:04 amp.s. Bossy and I had the SAME haircut senior year http://www.liveandlearnstuff.org/JHS/profiles/leeth.JPG
Dana V. says
June 3, 2008 at 10:04 amLeft early, prom dress fell off, whoops… there goes virginity!
Dara says
June 3, 2008 at 10:06 amLast minute date. Borrowed dress. Red hightops. Home by eleven.*
*I actually had a lovely time.
Real Live Woman says
June 3, 2008 at 10:07 amBig white Scarlett O’Hara hoop dress & big 80s hair.
martha says
June 3, 2008 at 10:14 am…lady in red, is dancing with me…cheek to cheek.
Mindy says
June 3, 2008 at 10:14 amGirls that look like me don’t get asked to prom.
Connie says
June 3, 2008 at 10:14 amMom setup, 28 yo truck driver, he wore toupee, humiliated!
Kait says
June 3, 2008 at 10:15 amignored date, laughed, cried, moved three states away next day
vuboq says
June 3, 2008 at 10:15 amI kissed a girl. How weird is that?
Jules says
June 3, 2008 at 10:16 ambad dress, bad hair, bad dinner, hotel party, alcohol imbibed
All Adither says
June 3, 2008 at 10:16 amStupid. Disappointing. Ditched date to run around with best friend.
blackbird says
June 3, 2008 at 10:17 amWent to the beach. Love at first sight. Married him.
Hallie says
June 3, 2008 at 10:17 amwent with now hubby, our second prom together, happy ending
When you get bored with Bossy’s Ten Word challenge, come over to my blog and enter the contest!
Hallie
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/
heart shaped hedges says
June 3, 2008 at 10:18 amskipped the prom to see a boy in a band
(even 25 years ago, I was trying to be just like you 🙂 )
jp says
June 3, 2008 at 10:18 amGorgeous Guy, Gorgeous Dress, No Panties, ,Beach,FUN, Married Him!!!
Amy says
June 3, 2008 at 10:18 amI didn’t go. Hubby took someone else. I forgave him.
BOSSY says
June 3, 2008 at 10:21 amFor maybe the first time, wondered why Boyfriend was thirty.
ilinap says
June 3, 2008 at 10:21 amMy first love. Dance fever. Back of his BMW. YOWZA!
bitter8girl says
June 3, 2008 at 10:22 amHad two dates, both cancelled, over-dosed on magic mushrooms.
Barbara says
June 3, 2008 at 10:22 amskipped dance for the party. almost got arrested, but didn’t.
junebug says
June 3, 2008 at 10:22 amFirst I must tell you that my husband played with his band at my Junior year prom. Then:
I went to the senior prom with my future husband.
Jess says
June 3, 2008 at 10:24 amJello shots with no water. Can you say hung over?
Not June Cleaver says
June 3, 2008 at 10:25 amOnly girl to bring a guy in Air Force uniform.
corrie says
June 3, 2008 at 10:27 amnothing special, usual, and not memorable…
P.S. Thank you Bossy for the gorgeous pics of your son & the backstory (&pics!) of his date!!! I loved it loved it loved it!! What a treat…. And (and not an add-on and, but a BIG AND) your high school pic & story was fun to read too. Amazing how we know everything by seventeen!
MommyTime says
June 3, 2008 at 10:28 amAsked three boys who all said no — I danced anyway.
That was my first prom. The other two have even better stories. And, serendipity? There’s a prom story carnival on Mommy’s Martini today — so if you want to see pictures of me all 1987 and Senior Prom-ish, come on by!
wrh says
June 3, 2008 at 10:29 amEverybody gets it on prom night.
(**except Bossy’s son and friends and all, of course.)
William says
June 3, 2008 at 10:29 amDid not get lucky. I blame Dionne Warwick and friends.
martha in mobile says
June 3, 2008 at 10:31 amFrizzy perm. Headlamp zit. Braces. Photos burned. Still friends, though.
mread says
June 3, 2008 at 10:31 amthought prom was stupid also, went to Kiss concert but got in car accident on the way.
Sue says
June 3, 2008 at 10:33 amDon’t need ten words. No prom for me.
Cristin says
June 3, 2008 at 10:39 amBoyfriend dumped. Went with uncle*. Had an “eh” time.
*(my uncle is only 3 1/2 yrs older, btw. Mom’s youngest bro)
Julianne says
June 3, 2008 at 10:40 amWent with nice boy who was bad kisser. No sex.
cagey says
June 3, 2008 at 10:40 amTotally skipped my Senior Prom and I have NO regrets.
Dharmamama says
June 3, 2008 at 10:44 amTwo geeky nerds (math and computer), beautiful for one night.
Jacquie says
June 3, 2008 at 10:44 amblew it off because I was too cool for school
suzy says
June 3, 2008 at 10:47 amProm queen married prom king living happily ever after.
dcfullest says
June 3, 2008 at 10:47 amLost it to a good guy. No regrets. Still friends.
Sugared Harpy says
June 3, 2008 at 10:48 amI was seven months pregnant and a queen candidate! Huzzah!
Jen says
June 3, 2008 at 10:48 amThree dollar Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s with my friends.
Phoenix says
June 3, 2008 at 10:48 amFriend crying in bathroom and a parking ticket. Still fun.
Lori says
June 3, 2008 at 10:49 amHigh school sweetheart, fine time, can’t remember details… excessive alcohol?
Ariel says
June 3, 2008 at 10:50 amDecided instead to get married. Mistake. Really wish I’d Gone:(
Patti in NJ says
June 3, 2008 at 10:50 amBooze hidden in the centerpiece though we were legal drinkers.
The Mom Bomb says
June 3, 2008 at 10:51 amMy strapless dress kept falling down. Curse you, flat chest!
Amy [Taste Like Crazy] says
June 3, 2008 at 10:51 amblack limo, dorky boyfriend, lots of booze, lots of sex
Dakota says
June 3, 2008 at 10:52 amTragically disappointing: she previously had no idea I was gay.
Lindsay says
June 3, 2008 at 10:52 amDinner, movie with 30-ish boyfriend. No regrets – high school sucked.
P.S.- Does Bossy’ gorgeous son have anything but gorgeous friends? Wow!
Lauren says
June 3, 2008 at 10:52 amSewed my own dress, wore Converses, saw Spiderman movie instead.
Tammie says
June 3, 2008 at 10:52 am“Blew off prom and went to Mexico with college friends.”
And now I regret it! Love the stories about your family. It makes me flash ahead with my own three little boys and what adventures we have in store.
Paula says
June 3, 2008 at 10:57 amJust brokeup with funeral. Sat home and cried.
Laura says
June 3, 2008 at 10:57 amBig hair, purple bridesmade dress, nice date but horrible dancer.
Your son and Annie are adorable! The grounds are gorgeous-Swartmore College I presume?
Buf says
June 3, 2008 at 10:57 amDidn’t go…no way I was wearing a frilly dress!!
Aimee says
June 3, 2008 at 10:58 amJust posted the story on my own blog so there.
(Ha got to ten!)
Paula says
June 3, 2008 at 10:59 amSorry. Funeral?
Just brokeup with BOYFRIEND. Sat home and cried.
That’s what happens when you post while talking on the phone and not previewing your entry!
Kristin says
June 3, 2008 at 11:01 amstrapless bubble dress and prom princess.
prom queen coked up.
andrea says
June 3, 2008 at 11:02 amDate good friend; he spent night following my best friend like a puppydog.
(I had to use 13 words but the excellent part was I hung out with the hot swimmer whose date ditched him!)
And your son and his date look adorable! I am awaiting my sister to send her daughter’s senior prom pictures. Can’t wait!
The Mom says
June 3, 2008 at 11:03 amWent all four years, last was worst, date broke up.
mom2werogers says
June 3, 2008 at 11:04 amblack velvet dress with rhinestones, big poofy hair, no love.
The Mom says
June 3, 2008 at 11:04 am*i have to do another*
First prom went with best friend’s boyfriend, she was grounded.
RuthWells says
June 3, 2008 at 11:07 amFire at our high school — left prom to watch it burn.
(Dang it, that’s 11.)
(P.S. — One of your nieces is on G’s school bus, and she always waves to me and Theo through the bus window. What a sweetie.)
Jenny says
June 3, 2008 at 11:08 amDanced, then left prom, got drunk, and then got laid!
chocolatechic says
June 3, 2008 at 11:10 amPreacher dad, moved around alot, knew no one. No Prom.
Susan says
June 3, 2008 at 11:12 amPre-prom was best: Ditching classes with BFF attaining perfect tan.
Cathy Dee says
June 3, 2008 at 11:13 amSo young, so dumb, so beautiful, then I didn’t know.
Bellamomma says
June 3, 2008 at 11:15 amTwo dates, great fun, drunk-off-ass, still kept virginity!
Betsey says
June 3, 2008 at 11:17 ameverything matched – dress, corsage, shoes, eyeliner, cummerbund, boutonniere – all teal.
Susan says
June 3, 2008 at 11:18 am“OBTAINING,” rather!
moo says
June 3, 2008 at 11:20 amwow, your son TOTALLY looks like he’s marrying that girl. That must alternately scare and thrill you all at once. I can’t understand how these kids grow up so fast!
I refuse to answer the prom question; painful memories abound.
srah says
June 3, 2008 at 11:22 amBad food, dance was lame, afterparty was okay.
Emily says
June 3, 2008 at 11:22 amDress didn’t fit. Sick from dinner. Dead deer. The end.
~Monkey says
June 3, 2008 at 11:25 amDate wore Mickey Mouse bowtie unironically, no sex…obviously.
Ree (the Other one) says
June 3, 2008 at 11:25 amUgly, recycled bridesmaid dress, cute boy to make out with.
Ellie says
June 3, 2008 at 11:26 amGot drunk. Danced like mad. Loved my date. Didn’t fall.
Jill says
June 3, 2008 at 11:27 amSaw a crappy movie with a friend starring Ellen Barkin.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
June 3, 2008 at 11:34 amPromiscuous prom dates waltz to the tune of promised passion.
Nichol says
June 3, 2008 at 11:35 amNo date, danced with gay boyfriend, got drunk in parking lot.
Okay, I know that’s eleven! 😐
Mama DB says
June 3, 2008 at 11:36 amhorrible homemade gold dress, ended night watching star wars. geek.
Average Jane says
June 3, 2008 at 11:36 amSkinnier girl wearing my same dress. Dinner: Hamburgers at Winstead’s.
Heather says
June 3, 2008 at 11:36 amArrived late, got baked – with another guy, not my date.
Maren says
June 3, 2008 at 11:37 amMade our own prom at a local swing dancing club.
Tasha says
June 3, 2008 at 11:38 amDid NOT wear a scandalous dress like these girls.
(Also, prom was not that long ago for me. How and when did I get so crotchety?!)
Fairly Odd Mother says
June 3, 2008 at 11:40 amSkipped prom, went to beach with loads of smart seniors.
merrymishaps says
June 3, 2008 at 11:40 amNot memorable, but afterward we went camping on the beach.
alana says
June 3, 2008 at 11:41 amnew school, last minute date, bad dress, bad hair…regret!
Rosie says
June 3, 2008 at 11:41 amHad an 11 pm curfew. That about sums it up.
Debby says
June 3, 2008 at 11:42 amErrr, ahhh, didn’t go either
Parents moved me far away instead
chantel says
June 3, 2008 at 11:43 amPregnant, morning sickness, post-rehab boyfriend, too sober, nice dress.
Terri says
June 3, 2008 at 11:43 amPrincipal told the band no Led Zeppelin, so very disappointing…
paola says
June 3, 2008 at 11:43 amDon’t have proms in Italy. But I must say these two are HOT. Ciao.
carrie says
June 3, 2008 at 11:49 amTeal dress made by mom, future husband at my side.
The Modern Gal says
June 3, 2008 at 11:49 amQuestionable oyster dinner; boyfriend spent the evening in the restroom.
Eliza says
June 3, 2008 at 11:51 amZit-faced ex-boyfriend, vintage dress before fashionable, home early with “headache.”
Bridget says
June 3, 2008 at 11:51 amAn existential love story
Audubon Ron says
June 3, 2008 at 11:57 amSrsly, I went to an all boys public high school.
Dan says
June 3, 2008 at 11:58 amI was hoping to have sex that night ! Prom night that is. Well that doesn’t make it much difference from any other night. But at least I was dressed up and feeling like I was dressed appropriately for sex.
islaygirl says
June 3, 2008 at 12:03 pmjust a pre-10-word note. amazing photos of bossy’s son and gorgeous annie-girifriend. and where is SHE going to college, hm?
ok 10 words:
hotel in copley square live band dress too tight laughing.
feener says
June 3, 2008 at 12:05 pmok date, danced with other boys should have gone with
Katie says
June 3, 2008 at 12:10 pm“No Matt, you are not getting lucky tonight, you idiot.”
Nancy says
June 3, 2008 at 12:11 pmToo cool for school, dated musicians at that time too.
Stupid, I know. I strongly encouraged my kids to play sports, go to dances, get into theater, have the whole HS experience, because I so regret not doing that. I lived HS vicariously through them. =)
Emily R says
June 3, 2008 at 12:12 pmblack dress, pretty flowers, funny date, nothing spectacular. Sorry, Allen.
jodi says
June 3, 2008 at 12:15 pmsenior prom date looked like a penguin in his tux
Jackie says
June 3, 2008 at 12:16 pm1977
Date wore a red leisure suit his mom sewed.
Wish I had pics.
Lisa says
June 3, 2008 at 12:18 pmTrue love didnt last it was a magical evening W/friends
David says
June 3, 2008 at 12:19 pmFaked it with a girl, wished it was a boy.
David says
June 3, 2008 at 12:21 pmIs it wrong that all these pictures of happy young people makes me a bit sad?
Von says
June 3, 2008 at 12:22 pmChubby Von Big Hair White Dress: what was I thinking?!
Badger says
June 3, 2008 at 12:22 pmHad a much older boyfriend, so skipped prom like Bossy.
Melanie at Beanpaste says
June 3, 2008 at 12:24 pmWore navy velveteen, went with best friend (he’s gay now).
Jami says
June 3, 2008 at 12:27 pmWho remembers that far back? Oh – I married my date.
NellyFrittata says
June 3, 2008 at 12:31 pmHand sewn dress. Long hippie hair. Smoked pot. California 1968.
Tara says
June 3, 2008 at 12:35 pmFirst date with first love, no kiss, no drinking- magical.
Liz says
June 3, 2008 at 12:36 pmNever had chest like girls in Bossy’s picture: depressed, inadequate.
Angie says
June 3, 2008 at 12:38 pmWorked at a hotel. Got suite cheap. Partied all night.
Stephanie says
June 3, 2008 at 12:44 pmWasn’t asked, took lab partner who refused to dance. Snoozefest.
Kristin says
June 3, 2008 at 12:46 pmTen words?
date had fever, restaurant lost reservations, dress broke, fell off.
Courtney says
June 3, 2008 at 12:48 pmI skipped out on the prom, didn’t have a date.
Ali B. says
June 3, 2008 at 12:50 pmSloppy drunk. Slurred. Wept. Date left with another – don’t blame him.
kristina says
June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pmWhite dress. Younger date. Passed out in back seat car!
dgm says
June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pmDate showed up while I was still shaving my legs.
DolphynGyrl says
June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pmShould have gone with my first choice for a date.
The Domestic Goddess says
June 3, 2008 at 12:56 pmSize Zero off-white dress and OH NO! HUGE ZIT!
MamaMo says
June 3, 2008 at 1:02 pmvicarious details for you:
http://mamamo.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-heck-ill-play.html
anne marie in philly says
June 3, 2008 at 1:03 pmnever went, didn’t have a date, didn’t care, life sucks.
Meg says
June 3, 2008 at 1:03 pmStrapless Gunne Sax dress, dyed matching shoes… aaaaah, the ’80s.
Noelle says
June 3, 2008 at 1:07 pmWent with the twin brother of the boy I liked.
clare says
June 3, 2008 at 1:08 pmweird boy later convicted of paedophilia confesses love for me
1smileygirl says
June 3, 2008 at 1:08 pmBoyfriend away, friend accompanied, home early, sick with strep throat.
Catherine says
June 3, 2008 at 1:10 pmbig hair. bright lipstick. rain. unbelievably handsome date was younger!
elembee says
June 3, 2008 at 1:15 pmGay friend asked. Mom stated “I’ll Drive.” I said NO.
golden says
June 3, 2008 at 1:15 pmbusted dress straps dancing, borrowed car newspaper ink all over seat, covered with sheet!
golden says
June 3, 2008 at 1:17 pmbusted dress straps dancing, borrowed car newspaper ink all over seat, covered with sheet!
Jamie says
June 3, 2008 at 1:19 pmenormous unflattering dress. boyfriend loved another. dumped him day after.*
*and deliberately left him without a ride home from the afterparty cabin in Wisconsin, but that’s another story altogether
alanaransley says
June 3, 2008 at 1:26 pmwhite dress, first love, dinner, dance, breakfast, sunrise; no alcohol
Angel Smith says
June 3, 2008 at 1:31 pmHad a baby so I danced with him at home!
Asthmagirl says
June 3, 2008 at 1:32 pmIn the top ten of embarrassing nights of my life.
Asthmagirl says
June 3, 2008 at 1:35 pmhttp://www.asthmagirl.com/is_my_cape_fluttering/2008/05/you-have-to-laugh.html
Kit says
June 3, 2008 at 1:35 pmrode in date’s monster truck. black and white polka-dot dress.
*it was awesome!!!
Jamie AZ says
June 3, 2008 at 1:41 pmYellow satin dress made by mom – unique – loved it! Fun.
(almost 20 years ago…)
Lela says
June 3, 2008 at 1:43 pmTen words eh?
I stayed home too.
The End
Mrs. Chicken says
June 3, 2008 at 1:47 pmToo much Champagne equals boyfriend’s vomit all over my shoes.
Heather says
June 3, 2008 at 1:48 pmI didn’t go to prom either, but had to comment to say that your son is very handsome.
Allison says
June 3, 2008 at 1:58 pmLots of naughty things, hope my children never find out!
Pioneer Woman says
June 3, 2008 at 2:00 pmCame home late. Got in trouble. Grounded for a month.
(Your son is…too much for me to take.)
I wanted to be Annie, too! Except I couldn’t sing.
Belle says
June 3, 2008 at 2:01 pmwho ever knew a pink dress would look so horrible.
kj says
June 3, 2008 at 2:15 pmuggg. not fun. groping. ripped nylons. remained a virgin. phew.
notjustbarbra says
June 3, 2008 at 2:15 pmMy boyfriend’s Sr. Prom or mine? ‘cuz here’s mine:
Boyfriend at college, ignored the freshman friends made me bring
Sewmouse says
June 3, 2008 at 2:21 pmGirls who look like me also do not get prom invites.
psychophant says
June 3, 2008 at 2:28 pmStick-on strip of eyeliner with rhinestones on it. Yes ma’am, I was Smokin’!
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah says
June 3, 2008 at 2:31 pmProm was boring. Then we got drunk.
maresi says
June 3, 2008 at 2:31 pmdream dress, perfect dream date – except, he had a girlfriend
Cathy says
June 3, 2008 at 2:33 pmSkipped prom. Went downtown to see Rocky Horror Picture Show.
mr.lootiatto says
June 3, 2008 at 2:42 pmNew Jersey yukkiness.
Entirely forgetable.
On to a different world
Jana says
June 3, 2008 at 2:46 pmboyfriend in the army
so far away
stole friend’s boyfriend
Moi says
June 3, 2008 at 2:47 pmwhiny soon to be ex ruined it all for me
fran says
June 3, 2008 at 2:49 pmFirst lovah takes another. Manhattan the movie instead. Still stings.
Avitable says
June 3, 2008 at 2:49 pmHe who comes too early has mess on his pants.
Actually, not only is that a Confucius saying, but describes my after prom party very well.
Robin Marie says
June 3, 2008 at 2:49 pmGrotesquely wealthy teens.
Egypt Theme.
Belly Dancers with snakes.
Uncomfortable.
Surcie says
June 3, 2008 at 2:50 pmRed taffeta strapless gown, HOOP SKIRT, dyed-to-match pumps.
(Note: It’s not so easy to wear a hoop skirt while dancing to Maurice Day & The Time’s “Jungle Love.”)
mr.lootiatto says
June 3, 2008 at 2:58 pmAnd did I move on
right straight into the arms of
Lenny Bruce.
(you’re all too young!)
Sass E-mum says
June 3, 2008 at 3:00 pmBrits don’t prom. Relief. It was the eighties – BAD hair.
Adorable Girlfriend says
June 3, 2008 at 3:05 pmUgh times 10.
HeyJoe says
June 3, 2008 at 3:07 pmTook Ex out of sympathy. Got sick. It kinda blew.
Now about that house and yard of yours. Where do you live and how can I live the Bossy lifestyle? Can I be your neighbor?
AnnP says
June 3, 2008 at 3:14 pmtoo much expectation. date cried over his ex. i split.
Ashley says
June 3, 2008 at 3:18 pmI went with my gay best friend – best date ever.
(PS son & date are super cute!)
snarkalicious says
June 3, 2008 at 3:20 pmBroke up with bastard boyfriend; went with geeky friend instead.
Traci says
June 3, 2008 at 3:26 pmHot weather, Mercedes, dancing, drama, ditched by date at after party.
APeetsMom says
June 3, 2008 at 3:30 pm1983 dress from Judy’s date was my awesome friend Jason.
Where are you now Jason Peck?!?!?!
Tempered Woman says
June 3, 2008 at 3:35 pmSpent more time with best friend than boyfriend/ prom date.
And he’s still one of my best friends while the boyfriend is long gone. Says a lot me thinks.
And now TW is wondering if ANYBODY in Bossy’s family or neighborhood is less than adorable and talented. Sheesh.
Caroline says
June 3, 2008 at 3:36 pmMega-storm, Prom-us Interruptus, flash flood, accident. Dress: Gunne Sax. Hair: @@@@@@:o)
Mandy says
June 3, 2008 at 3:44 pmWas on a boat. I was late. Missed the boat.
PS. Are those girls the Stepford Prom Dates? I don’t remember me and my friends ever looking that perfect. Geesh.
Deb on the Rocks says
June 3, 2008 at 3:48 pmStrip poker and Jack, older boyfriend too cool for prom.
mary says
June 3, 2008 at 3:54 pmgood thing few pictures exist: I had (unwanted) hillbilly hairstyle!
Ben says
June 3, 2008 at 3:55 pmFirst girl asked said no. Took her sister. Great time!
Di says
June 3, 2008 at 3:55 pmBaby blue tux. Slinky emerald green dress. Borrowed orange Mercedes.
mary says
June 3, 2008 at 3:55 pmand my date? tux jacket like blue brocade flock wallpaper…
Suebob says
June 3, 2008 at 4:05 pm“I’m Not Going to the Prom” party with 10 guy friends.
S says
June 3, 2008 at 4:18 pmMost over-hyped night ever. Should have rented a movie instead.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
June 3, 2008 at 4:27 pmBlue dress. Top hat and tails. Date is now husband.
Sheryl says
June 3, 2008 at 4:28 pmSeventh picture bossy’s son is looking down dates dress, giggle.
Sheryl says
June 3, 2008 at 4:31 pmWho remembers I was too wasted on stawberry daquaris- barrrrfff.
rachael says
June 3, 2008 at 4:33 pmAfter the photo’s, he left with my best friend’s date.
JoeInVegas says
June 3, 2008 at 4:40 pmWhat – Bossy is a grandmother already – what?
mommypie says
June 3, 2008 at 4:41 pmCrowned prom queen. Dad so proud. Me so embarrassed. Truly.
Jennifer says
June 3, 2008 at 4:46 pmDidn’t go. Boyfriend was punk rock drummer. way too cool
Jennifer says
June 3, 2008 at 4:46 pmDidn’t go. Boyfriend was punk rock drummer. way too cool
Jeanette from Texas says
June 3, 2008 at 4:49 pmFirst date, new guy in town, stayed out all night!
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
June 3, 2008 at 4:55 pmFirst date with best friend; married him, still in love.
biddy says
June 3, 2008 at 5:20 pmgirl “date,” awesome dress, perfect hair, terrible decorations, left early
and biddy is seriously jealous that her husband took someone else to the prom. he is SO sleeping on the couch
Shamelessly Sassy says
June 3, 2008 at 5:37 pmToo much vodka makes it hard to walk in stilettos.
Kimberly C says
June 3, 2008 at 5:39 pmGo with a friend: No worries about HIS good time.
Stacy (mama-om) says
June 3, 2008 at 5:42 pmfondue dinner, black velvet dress, dancing, walk in the woods.
Janet says
June 3, 2008 at 5:45 pmTalking to crush, friend pukes at our feet, mood killer.
Janet says
June 3, 2008 at 5:45 pmAlso, I can’t count: that was 11.
karla ~ looking towards heaven says
June 3, 2008 at 5:51 pmhated each and every prom.
dates had eyes for others.
Cactus Petunia says
June 3, 2008 at 5:59 pmNever made it. Met 27 year old future husband instead.
Is that oddly similar, or what?
Congratulations, Son of Bossy!
Barbara says
June 3, 2008 at 6:02 pmGirls wore homespun-looking dresses, boys in baby blue tuxes. 1976.
Mrs. Who says
June 3, 2008 at 6:13 pmScarlett O’Hara dress my mom made, big, big hair, 1971.
Jadielady says
June 3, 2008 at 6:15 pmMy junior prom was a much more fun story, we watched Mallrats, ate chips & salsa, and then went to prom. We were just friends, and barely danced.
My Senior prom, my boyfriend was only 14 (yep, I’ve always been a cradle robber).
We danced the night away, “fell asleep” in the moon bouncy thing at after prom, and next thing I remember is waking up with my knickers around my knees at 6 am and thinking HOLY CRAP I GOTTA GET HOME!
Urm… maybe I shouldn’t have told you that last part.
Jenny says
June 3, 2008 at 6:21 pmNonexistant. My senior boy friends were lame losers. Boo hoo!
Krista says
June 3, 2008 at 6:27 pmNo one believed I could get such a hot date!
Pat says
June 3, 2008 at 6:30 pmSenior prom, no go. Jerky boyfriend dating others. Didn’t know.
Beth says
June 3, 2008 at 6:32 pmBoy with straw hat. Whitman’s sampler. Potluck dinner with friends.
Of the 4 I went to that one was my favorite.
living vicariously says
June 3, 2008 at 6:49 pmbuddy date, torn dress, lost shoes, lake, sunrise, still virgin
Jeri says
June 3, 2008 at 6:52 pm70’s, harvey wall-bangers, big coed sleep over, true love
margalit says
June 3, 2008 at 7:04 pmBoyfriend busted, I’m in hospital, can’t stop crying. Nervous breakdown.
Have the T-Shirt says
June 3, 2008 at 7:07 pmLike Bossy I didn’t go to my prom, no biggie.
Swistle says
June 3, 2008 at 7:19 pmFought before; didn’t have much fun; broke up shortly after.
ms ellie says
June 3, 2008 at 7:29 pmwent with good friend brian but wanted to be with 25yo BF but glad i went with brian:)
Lisa I says
June 3, 2008 at 7:36 pmDrove to Baton Rouge for wild party instead. VERY wild.
Kerri Anne says
June 3, 2008 at 7:44 pmMy dress was too poofy, though I boasted nice cleavage.
Karen (miscmum) says
June 3, 2008 at 7:46 pmThe teachers crashed my after party. My English teacher smashed champagne-bottle all over my front porch.
Robin says
June 3, 2008 at 7:52 pmSneak preview showing of Tom Cruise in Top Gun (instead).
Evolving says
June 3, 2008 at 8:07 pmSecond prom with college boyfriend. Hotel room at the Laquinta.
(Oh yeah, we totally did it!)
Mrs. G. says
June 3, 2008 at 8:18 pm1985 Gunnie Sax, feathered hair, fruitless date with gay guy.
Samantha says
June 3, 2008 at 8:21 pmPsychadelic mushrooms and good friends make one memorable prom night. =)
rockle says
June 3, 2008 at 8:23 pmFemale. Went with best friend, also female. Virgin until 20.
Deb says
June 3, 2008 at 8:25 pmwhite eyelet dress, cute boyfriend-hot sex in hotel!
Now- your son and date could not be any cuter!
Judy says
June 3, 2008 at 8:37 pmbeth and I had well attended after-party. Loved all.
arbeth43 says
June 3, 2008 at 8:41 pmBoyfriend’s house, beer, MTV, love of life, married 20 years
Amy says
June 3, 2008 at 8:44 pmWhite Gunne Sax dress – I looked like a Victorian bride!
sonrie says
June 3, 2008 at 8:47 pmNobody asked; I boycotted; Played mini golf; Ate ice cream.
Coast Rat says
June 3, 2008 at 8:55 pmNice images! Better be watchin’ son and prom date, goodness!
Molly says
June 3, 2008 at 9:12 pmJunior Prom: Date from Finland, no speak English. Double dated, no kissing.
(wishing I still fit that dress!)
Senior Prom:
Boyfriend had other girlfriend, in attendance. Left with him anyway.
(he is dead now, car accident 8 years ago-still cared for him much)
Other Sr Prom: Accompanied friend’s ex-boyfriend. Should have switched dates, hers WANTED me.
(BAD, she wouldn’t give him my phone number-with good reason I might add).
elise says
June 3, 2008 at 9:17 pmwe dressed.
we dinnered.
we danced.
we crashed
at a friend’s.
(that is eleven.)
Victoria says
June 3, 2008 at 9:17 pmWent with friend, ignored him at dinner, got really drunk.
dlyn says
June 3, 2008 at 9:29 pmSkipped.
Wasn’t cool enough for
the coolness that
was us.
Kathy from NJ says
June 3, 2008 at 9:31 pmFelt awful
Jersey shore next day
Full blown mumps arrived
MichelleSG says
June 3, 2008 at 9:31 pmLet’s see, I was engaged to a guy in the military who was not in town so I invited a junior to my senior prom. We danced, said hi to people we could care less about and then went to some after party and fell asleep. I really should have slept around more in HS, it would sound much more adventurous in these comments sections.
Blueturtle says
June 3, 2008 at 9:42 pm1989 Electric blue + crinolin
with best friend
now my husband
Katie says
June 3, 2008 at 9:51 pmAmazing dress + crappy boyfriend + didn’t actually end up going = Lame
Sharon says
June 3, 2008 at 9:55 pmFirst love, Gunne Sax… later, champagne and sex on beach.
(That was a GREAT time!)
seven says
June 3, 2008 at 10:05 pmHomeschooled, never had a boyfriend. Prom was not a thing.
tj says
June 3, 2008 at 10:10 pm…not popular no invitation alone with cheetos and mountain dew… :o/
…Am I the only one who thinks Bossy’s son looks like “Jim” on the tv show “The Office”? Cute couple – makes for cute grandchildren for Grandma Bossy… ;o)
…Me thinks Bossy’s daughter is gonna be famous… :o)
…Blessings…
christina says
June 3, 2008 at 10:12 pmI can’t think about my prom, because I can’t stop swooning over your gorgeous son.
Carole says
June 3, 2008 at 10:17 pmI’ve thought and thought and I just can’t do it in 10 – I need 13…
Driver left lights on, battery died, got jump from another limo, totally embarrassing!
Andrea @ Sweet Life says
June 3, 2008 at 10:19 pmProm committee = much work, boyfriend drooled over best-friend, the jerk.
operagal says
June 3, 2008 at 10:26 pmnever was asked, have the dress pattern, still cry sometimes
Heidi says
June 3, 2008 at 10:27 pmOpen liquor cabinet, and STILL everyone was gone by 11:30.
just juli says
June 3, 2008 at 10:37 pmpurple sequined dress. hung out with friends. pancakes for breakfast.
Hula Hank says
June 3, 2008 at 10:41 pmPaisley Ascot, Smoking Cigarettes, Dancing Salad Waiters, Home By Eleven.
Amy says
June 3, 2008 at 11:07 pmSo much prep, over so fast, remember little. 25th reunion (next summer!)
Jodi says
June 3, 2008 at 11:07 pmDate went to the house next door, downhill from there.
Amy says
June 3, 2008 at 11:08 pmYour son’s date is divine. And I am pretty sure she is wearing a thong. Oy! Son is 15, can I handle the next 3 years?!?
Clair says
June 3, 2008 at 11:12 pmCan’t do it in 10 –
Went with friend. He defied mother, snuck out of house, borrowed teacher’s tux. Photos, dinner, not enough cake, D.J. didn’t have prom song, sunrise on the beach, breakfast picnic at dawn.
jamie says
June 3, 2008 at 11:15 pmjamie didn’t go to prom…cause jamie was a dork!!!
Pamela says
June 3, 2008 at 11:35 pmGreat dress, bad hair. His hand in my shorts later.
Michelle says
June 3, 2008 at 11:46 pmWay too much alcohol only at prom for pictures
Mother Chaos says
June 4, 2008 at 12:02 amDancing is Satanic, let’s have a nice formal dinner instead.
(Yes. Really.)
Latte Mommy says
June 4, 2008 at 12:05 amPosted my prom story today. Drama with a capital D.
Swirl Girl says
June 4, 2008 at 12:05 amhave I got a girl for him!!
Your son is quite the handsome young man.
oy vey
Swirl Girl says
June 4, 2008 at 12:07 ambad hair, tiered chiffon floral dress, snuck in the booze
Lauren says
June 4, 2008 at 12:08 amDead beat date, bad chicken dinner, gorgeous purple silk gown.
Kat says
June 4, 2008 at 12:11 amI’m like Bossy…dated old guys, didn’t go to prom.
Claire in CA, USA says
June 4, 2008 at 12:17 amOne week. Two proms. Two nights. Two dates. Too fun.
KellyS says
June 4, 2008 at 12:37 amDidn’t even know which night it was on. No regrets.
jenica says
June 4, 2008 at 12:41 amactually called beautiful, not cute. we cheated on his girlfriend.
erica Toenies says
June 4, 2008 at 12:53 amsetup date, paid for everything, had a blast but never danced.
phd in yogurtry says
June 4, 2008 at 12:57 amcocktail party–> friend barfed –> whole prom in car –> I worried
Kit says
June 4, 2008 at 1:24 amLaughed at prom with MY 30 year old musician boyfriend!
(I thought I was the only crazy chick who did that?? Except mine was a keeper- still in love 14 years and three kids later.)
Reese says
June 4, 2008 at 1:28 amBoarding school does not have Prom. We had Banquets. Dumb.
CharmingDriver says
June 4, 2008 at 2:02 amTook pictures Ditched Prom Lots of drankin Serious hangover Awesome
Hacksaw says
June 4, 2008 at 2:18 amHer? She used to be my wife. Not anymore, though.
Tootsie Farklepants says
June 4, 2008 at 2:29 amBoyfriend made the prom court. I did not. The end.
Kate says
June 4, 2008 at 2:40 amCrush on his friend. Date got drunk, drooled on me.
=====
The actual experience deserves more words (says wordy me). I had a crush on this guy in my history class, a growing flirtation, and I felt pretty sure that he would ask me to prom. Two weeks before the big event another girl slept with him at a party, sealing the deal on her prom plans. Out of some odd act of chivalry, he arranged for his friend, who I barely knew, to ask me. On the big night, my date got promptly drunk. Obnoxious, slurry, smelly drunk. He passed out and drooled on my shoulder during the last dance. I had to drive us back to my house in his dad’s car and then my older brother had to wrestle him to the ground to keep him from driving himself home. In the weeks to come it would be revealed that my date would have/should have taken his “secret” girlfriend – a fellow Mormon – who he had gotten pregnant, to the prom instead of me. Her dad strictly opposed them being together (obviously not effective). Her dad was the prom photographer (practically an undercover prom chaperone and no doubt the bane of the prom for his 13 children over the years). It ends happy – the two rebel Mormon’s got married had a little baby boy, and were still together at our ten year reunion, although I bet she still gets pissed when she hears, “Forever Young.” As for me, I went to college and fell in love with my honey who was such a badass punker in high school he never bothered with prom. He’s that cool.
Fold My Laundry Please says
June 4, 2008 at 4:47 amFriendly date, dinner, dancing, party, watched movies til morn.
Tracee says
June 4, 2008 at 5:31 amHe managed to cheat on me AGAIN at our prom.
janny226 says
June 4, 2008 at 7:37 amOmigosh, reading so many posts of people who married their dates, I was not even into guys yet, let alone marry my prom date!
Hmm, 10 words… Odd couple, went with friends, more fun than I expected.
Or maybe this: Relieved to be asked, he fixed his car, chaste kiss.
meanie says
June 4, 2008 at 7:40 amFirst drinks after three years of sobriety (I started young!)
Liz in Virginia says
June 4, 2008 at 8:10 amMy date came out to me, and then we danced.
hulagirlatheart says
June 4, 2008 at 8:28 am1982-Blue hoop skirt and date with a best friend. The band played “Cocaine” six times. I drank a bottle of champagne and wore my garter around my upswept hair…home. Oops!
Carmen says
June 4, 2008 at 8:33 amGot stood up. Shiny pink taffeta dress went to waste.
(sniff-sniff)
Surcie says
June 4, 2008 at 9:05 amYou people are HI-larious.
mp says
June 4, 2008 at 9:21 amBossy’s son’s friends all look so sharp!!
MP’s Senior Prom
Big Hair, Big Dress, Little Date, Sunburnt, Too Much Booze
elizabeth says
June 4, 2008 at 9:40 am1972 – unairconditioned gym – yellow satin hot pants – wedge heels – FUN!
courtneyryan369 says
June 4, 2008 at 9:48 amwent with my best friend
had a blast and no sex!
meleah rebeccah says
June 4, 2008 at 9:55 amBossy’s son is totally adorable.
Shellster says
June 4, 2008 at 10:21 amLong-term breakup. New date setup. Mandatory swing lessons. Thank God for champagne.
Emily says
June 4, 2008 at 10:32 amDate wanted sex, I said not in a million years.
(not part of the 10 words, but he actually bought me a sexy Victoria’s Secret nightie to boot. I kept the nightie but not the boy).
Emily
http://twodogsrunningsouth.blogspot.com
Nina says
June 4, 2008 at 10:52 amThey’re both gawjus. We cancelled our prom. It was 1970 and Kent State had erupted. We were protesting. What’d we know.
Barbara says
June 4, 2008 at 11:31 amon road, champagne exploded in the car, ruining our dresses.
Jenni D says
June 4, 2008 at 11:32 amWorking hard to appeal to boyfriend yet remain a virgin. (Succeeded!)
Alison says
June 4, 2008 at 11:41 amHe took drugs
I did not
Night ended very early
Meg says
June 4, 2008 at 11:54 amDidn’t go … it wasn’t that important to me–no regrets!
Jo says
June 4, 2008 at 12:02 pmTwo male best friends as my dates, embarrassed my sister!
Senior prom was so much fun. Way better than the Junior Prom with the serious boyfriend the year before.
meg says
June 4, 2008 at 12:32 pmLike Bossy, I thought proms were silly and didn’t go.
Tara R says
June 4, 2008 at 12:45 pmI took a friend and was disappointed in the end.
Lisa G says
June 4, 2008 at 1:12 pmSenior prom: Itchy lace stockings, burgundy velvet dress, what was I thinking?
Junior prom: He wore I tux, I wore a regrettable trampy dress.
Heather says
June 4, 2008 at 1:31 pmJapanese Foreign Exchange student, Miami vice tux, Princess Di dress
rsmdianne says
June 4, 2008 at 2:09 pmLast minute date who got food poisoning…enough said.
marn says
June 4, 2008 at 2:21 pmivory lacy tea-length gown, freshman boyfriend dove-grey tux, way overrated.
Jeanette says
June 4, 2008 at 2:41 pmIt was cancelled because no one would buy $50 tickets!
TamiW says
June 4, 2008 at 2:59 pmtoo much champagne on the way to the prom.
Jen says
June 4, 2008 at 3:08 pmBoyfriend “couldn’t afford it.” But spent $120 on Air Jordans.
Amy says
June 4, 2008 at 3:47 pmGuy was gay – he had Lucille Ball collection – Clueless Me
Keeper of the Catnip says
June 4, 2008 at 4:07 pm“Pretty in Pink” Cinderella dress, future ex- husband, oh the memories!
jen s. says
June 4, 2008 at 4:34 pmFought with mom. Snuck to prom. She still doesn’t know.
Foolery says
June 4, 2008 at 6:01 pmNo booze, no nookie, best guy friend, no spark, uncomfortable.
Stacey Ball says
June 4, 2008 at 7:29 pmWent with a friend, liked him alot, got no kiss.
Mommybrain says
June 4, 2008 at 7:54 pmSamaritan date saved drunk driver, I looked beautiful on roadside.
*pixie* says
June 4, 2008 at 8:50 pmWent with future brother-in-law. As friends. Worst prom night ever.
Amyinbc says
June 4, 2008 at 10:47 pmWe never had Prom’s in Canada. We had dances but not the hyped up “Prom’s”.
I guess the only thing similar was the dinner & dance the night before high school graduation. Then the next night we had the official graduation ceremony and the big after party. No limo’s or requisite cherry popping 🙂
Ivy says
June 4, 2008 at 10:47 pmBored but looking DAMN fabulous, please see url for proof.
qt says
June 4, 2008 at 11:37 pmLobster dinner, clove cigarettes, kissing on the beach, curfew broken.
supertiff says
June 5, 2008 at 12:50 amboyfriend dances all night with other girl, supertiff feels un-super.
Casa Wasabi says
June 5, 2008 at 7:54 amWent with a friend. Lusted after History teacher all night.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
June 5, 2008 at 8:54 amI wore a gown my mother wore to her prom.
phenom says
June 5, 2008 at 8:59 amDenny’s and a Ford Escort. The End.
Tigpuppy says
June 5, 2008 at 10:16 amEloped beginning senior year, took 30 year old hubby – FUN!
kate says
June 5, 2008 at 11:14 ampurple taffeta, black velvet polka dots, crimped hair, 80s duh.
Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You says
June 5, 2008 at 12:17 pmWhich one? I went to 4 proms with same guy.
blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
What I want to know, though, is why bossy’s son’s date was only wearing her slip to the prom?
Kate says
June 5, 2008 at 12:49 pmBig hair, strapless dress, long satin gloves, sigh, was thin.
stella says
June 5, 2008 at 2:06 pmbossy – your growing popularity is overwhelming me. to be the 8 hundred and 30th commenter…BLOWS!
additionally i don’t have the money to drive cross country to meet my 12 internet friends. sux to be me.
but thats Stella’s issue. not yours.
G. Bossy’s son looks DASHING. and the lady friend – is a doll!
hope they had a blast!
becky says
June 5, 2008 at 3:27 pmshould have skipped it and gone to visit Grandma. Sigh.
Laroux says
June 5, 2008 at 4:22 pmway too cool for prom, went to U2 concert instead.
Kady says
June 5, 2008 at 5:15 pmHigh school crush, followed to college, then dumped – Felicity much?
thematically fickle says
June 6, 2008 at 12:22 amSexxxxx! and red wine splashed over white hotel room carpet.
The Cube Monkey says
June 6, 2008 at 6:36 amCRAP
Delsey says
June 6, 2008 at 8:08 amCoral Courts Motel. First time for him. Not for her.
Karen says
June 6, 2008 at 9:55 amIt sucked. Date was a jerk. I came home early.
Karen says
June 6, 2008 at 9:56 amIt sucked. Date was a jerk. I came home early.
Kelly says
June 6, 2008 at 11:20 amOnly one contact in, screwed by screwdrivers, no eggs thanks.
Melissa from Pittsburgh says
June 6, 2008 at 2:24 pmBossy’s son is very handsome with his date.
What a great looking bunch of friends as well. I love to see trendy prom pictures.
Sparx says
June 6, 2008 at 5:22 pmFirst big drunk. First cute boyfriend. Got very, very sick.
c says
June 6, 2008 at 5:38 pmWhy pick one?!
2 turndowns, Mother bought corsage, drove friends, one dance, depressed.
Skipped Senior, not on purpose, but mucho fun with friends
erin says
June 6, 2008 at 7:47 pmBig-ass hair, tight-ass dress, date had mullet and Australian accent
Leah says
June 6, 2008 at 8:39 pmDidn’t go. Thought I was too mature for such nonsense! … I was wrong!
Christine says
June 8, 2008 at 12:08 amMy boyfriend was 22, and I? Too cool to go.
Elizabeth says
June 8, 2008 at 1:02 amI can’t do this in ten words, sorry. My husband and I met when I was a Junior at one H.S. and he was a Sophomore at the H.S. one city over. Were friends only, for my Senior Prom, now-husband set me up with his best friend (who is still his best friend!). So I went to prom with my now-husband’s then-and-still best friend. We had an okay time, just okay. I really need to find the photos of me with my HUGE 1985 hair and my tea-length teal blue dress!
Jen says
June 8, 2008 at 10:21 amDate and brother got mugged afterward. Delivered his paper route.
Katy says
June 12, 2008 at 12:48 amRed dress, tailed tux, Micheal Jackson impersonator, got pregnant. Really.
tina says
June 16, 2008 at 1:20 amno date.
didn’t know they were having sex in h.s.
Kiki says
June 23, 2008 at 2:20 amMy date wouldn’t dance but he did feel me up.