Formals

OMG, why do they have to grow up?  What happened to my chunky toddler little Mister who has now sprouted into a 16 year old bean pole?

Mister (or Big Mister as he's also now often called) had his Year 10 formal this week and looked every inch the sharp man in his suit.  It was also wonderful seeing him with his friends, also all dressed smartly in their suits.  Suddenly, with only two years left of high school you can see the growth in these young men and their potential.  You wonder what paths they will take and what life choices they'll make.  

Mister's formal was a student only event (with a small number of parent supervisors).  A sit down, alternating set-course dinner, followed by some dancing.  There were rumours one of his besties was hosting an after party, but this came as a surprise to the bestie's mum when I asked her about it.  No after parties for Mister.  He came home with a hoarse voice and very tired.  Not happy to have been forced to attend school the next day. 

Buster also had his Year 6 graduation formal this week, with the end of primary school only days away.  Being the stylish little man that he is, he also wanted to suit up for his big night.  Nanoo's birthday present to him was to take him shopping for an outfit.  Buster has always been an individual when it comes to his styling.  He knows what he wants and won't compromise.  Naturally, he went for a modern and polished look, complete with bow tie.

Traditionally, the Year 6 formal at his school is for the students and teachers only.  Parents are allowed in for the first 20 minutes to watch their graduation and the cohort perform a dance, then the kids have dinner and celebrate together for the rest of the evening.  Unfortunately, this year COVID safe rules didn't permit this.  No parents allowed at all.  It was a drop off and pick up situation, only we weren't permitted to leave the premises either.  Sitting around for three and half hours was not my idea of fun, so I took Nanoo and Milly with me for company.

Buster says he enjoyed the evening.  For him it might be the last time he sees many of his friends.  The majority of his classmates will going to a selective high school next year.  I'm anticipating his final clap out will be an emotional one.