It's Good To Be King

One of the primary goals of any parent is to have their child's life be better than their own.  For most, having a better life likely means having more fun, less stress, stronger relationships, and more significant personal accomplishments.  I think all three of my kids are on the right path.  But, while the verdict is still out on whether Hannah and Jay will make it, I can now say with certainty that Nick is home-free.  Why?  Because he's on the Homecoming Court.

Yes, Nick came home from school on Friday and announced that he's one of five senior boys elected to the Court for next week's Homecoming festivities.  He's happy about it and I'm proud of him.  Being on the Homecoming Court comes with all sorts of advantages.  Nick gets to preside over the pre-football game festivities for a full two hours.  He gets to march out to mid-field at halftime of the game with the other members of the Court and be formally introduced to everyone in attendance.  He gets to parade into the Homecoming Dance and be recognized by all the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are (I guess) his new minions.  And, he even gets his very own sash to wear, a sash that proclaims that he's a Homecoming King (or Prince, or whatever he is).

Of course, the best part of all this is that it creates all kinds of new opportunities for me to rag on Nick.  It's almost too easy.  I mean, come on, a sash?  My 17-year old son is going to wear a sash and I'm not supposed to say anything about it?

Anyway, now I'm focused on helping Nick get ready for his big weekend.  Since there's no Ravens game today, we'll have time to practice both his wave and his catwalk.  Thank goodness.

We've decided that Nick is going to take his fashion tips from this Homecoming King.

I wonder if Nick will get a cool crown like this guy's?  I hope so.  If he doesn't, they better at least give him a scepter.

I hope Nick doesn't get too choked up at his ceremony.  It's going to be bad enough that I'll be crying.