Sandy Supposes....

Sydney's Sweet Sixteen

May 20th Prompt: a two-fer, or, as you will, a two-parter... Creation Weekend! Plan a party to honour someone who won't be there...

         Oooh, a make-believe party? Okay, I suppose I can pull this off... Well, my eldest granddaughter recently hit a big milestone. She turned sixteen. She has also left her temporary career as a babysitter to join the "real" work force. Too soon, she learned this means missing trips, some special occasions, spontaneous excursions, and the like. She's made a commitment to her new boss. Working has its sacrifices. She also is a casual dresser, no girly-girl attire. Hmm, since she'll be busy, I'll plan something she would never expect, or attend, a sweet sixteen extravaganza.

         Heck, I can't recall anyone in our family having such a "to do." Of course, all guests will be required to deck themselves in formal wear, tuxedos and gowns. There will be glitz and glamour.

          I envision dancing in a large tent erected in the backyard. The fairy lights will be twinkling. I will hire a band. Live music will be magical. Why not have a caterer with a punch bowl? Oo-la-la...

         Posh affairs like this are unheard of in our community. What fun we'll have toasting Miss Sydney.