Dear Little Brother,
It’s crazy how fast you grew up. Being two years older than you, I am able to watch you grow into the young man you are today and watch you cherish the greater moments throughout your life.
I remember the first day you brought home your very first girlfriend and how excited I was to meet her. Now, as you are a junior in high school, I can watch you pick out a matching tie to match your girlfriend's dress and send you to what was one of the best nights of my life, junior prom. I’m sorry I will not be able to see you all dressed in your suit looking dapper or take pre-prom pictures with you because I will be stuck at school, but I know without a doubt, mom will be sending me tons of photos, and for me not being in any pictures, hey that’s what Photoshop is for.
When you told me that you were going to ask your girlfriend with a poster that would say “Are you up to go to prom with me?” and a handful of colorful balloons to symbolized the movie "Up," my heart melted. It was not one of those typical prom proposals with flowers, and I knew it was sincerely from the bottom of your heart.
It was just a month ago when I was home and bugging you to go pick out a suit and tie, and now this week you will be heading to junior prom. Your black pin-striped suit and the solid black tie will match her dress beautifully. Oh and one more thing, don’t forget the corsage.
As you are putting on your suit, there will be a million different emotions running through your head, like being anxious. You will picture your girlfriend in her dress in your head before she arrives for pictures, and you will get butterflies (trust me, it’s normal). From that point on, you will be anxious to see her, and boy you better compliment her so many times throughout the night, because the little things are what girls love the most.
Since junior prom is in February this year, it will be chilly while taking pictures in front of the pool. I’m warning you now: Your girlfriend will make you take a ton of pictures with you, so please cooperate.
Junior prom in the gym may not be the most exciting event, but you will make the most out of it. You will walk into the gym and see the lovely venue that student council has put together. Everyone will be either taking pictures or sitting awkwardly at these tables, because no one will be dancing yet. Be that brave soul, break the ice and be the first one to bust a move. When one person gets it started, everyone will follow. As you begin to sit down for dinner, you all will be anxious to get out and get started with the after-prom festivities. As for after prom, I just want to say please make smart decisions, be safe, and do have fun until 5 a.m., because your teenager years are over within a blink of an eye.
There is no doubt in my mind that you and your girlfriend will be the best looking couple there. She is truly lucky to have someone like you because I know you will protect her and always keep her smiling. I can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about your night. Keep being the gentleman you are, be safe, and have fun!
Love,
Sis
