Order in the Court

Ever since he started school, the Goob has had a plan.  And the plan was to drop out after eighth grade.  His comment on preschool, "There are all these teachers telling you what to do all day--like you are their slave."  At the end of fourth grade he declared, "Halfway done."  We never made a big deal out of it, because it is always easier to push through if the end is in sight.  Plus, by the time he was in sixth grade it was highly questionable if he would even reach eighth grade.  So when the time came to sign up for high school classes we held our collective breaths.  And the Goob finished his freshman year.  And here we are at the beginning of his sophomore year and not only does he still go to school, but he is also the class treasurer for the second year in a row.  And this week, because wonders never cease, he is on the homecoming court.  Let me repeat that for you.  The Goob is a homecoming attendant representing the sophomore class.  Sadly, when he told me, I thought he misunderstood the whole homecoming process.  But then his name was in the paper, so it must be true.  Today he rode in the parade--on the back of a convertible.
Me:  How did it go? 
Goob:  Fine.
Me:  What did you do?  Smile and wave?
Goob:  There wasn't much to do.  I didn't get to throw anything. I just rode around being attendable.

Tonight he will be on the football field at halftime. 
Me:  Do you think those pants are too short?
Goob:  No.
Me:  Well, if your pants are too short it makes you look like a tall geeky nerd.
Goob:  Yeah, cause I'm definately not a tall geeky nerd.
Me:  And I wouldn't want anyone to think you were.
STP (in his head):  Shut your mouth now.
Me(ignoring the STP and my own better judgment):  Are you going to wear you tie and your vest?
Goob:  I'm leaving now.
Me:  Okay, I'll have your tie and your vest in the stands in case you change your mind.
Goob:  Good.  See you after the game.
Me(unconvincingly):  Love you.

His sisters always thought there was the possibility the Goob would end up in court.  Pretty much sure they didn't think it would be the homecoming court.