His first date

Robert has his first official date this weekend...wow, how is that even possible???  It is his first high school homecoming, and he is taking a young lady.  They were set up as mutual friends, and I think initially there was some interest in something more, but clearly at this point they are just going as friends.  Robert also wants to attend a bon fire after the dance at Midnight, and while it's late, I'm inclined to let him go.  I was talking to my best friend Stephanie this evening and we just don't understand.  We remember our high school days so clearly, and we just can't fathom that we are now parenting teens and pre-teens.  Wow, just wow.