Sweetest 7-year-old Throws A Backyard Prom For His Nanny

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By Staff Reporter , Parent Herald May 29, 10:04 pm

Curtis Rogers, 7-year-old, was quick on his feet when he learned that his nanny, Rachel Chapman, was sad for not having a Senior Prom. Curtis immediately thought of throwing a prom for his nanny at their backyard.

Chapman is a senior at Sanderson High School in North Carolina. Due to the coronavirus, Rachel's prom got canceled, just like the other school activities.

Curtis' mom uploaded photos and videos of the mini prom that his son threw.

Chapman has been a nanny for this amazing kid for over a year. When Curtis realized she wouldn't have a senior prom, he wanted to throw her one. He planned a socially distant prom, complete with dancing & her favorite foods.

My daughter has been a nanny for this amazing kid for over a year. When he realized she wouldn’t have a senior prom, he wanted to throw her one. He planned a socially distant prom, complete with dancing & her favorite foods. @somegoodnews @ABC11_WTVD #bestpromever #SomeGoodNews pic.twitter.com/8T8LY3DQZw — Becky Chapman (@bhchapman) May 26, 2020

The 7-year-old planned every detail.

Before the big night, Curtis invited his nanny through his version of a "promposal."

When Rachel came home from the Class of 2020 parade in their neighborhood, she was welcomed by Curtis with a sign that says, "Mini Prom isn't today, but will you go on Monday?"

The message on the sign was also Curtis' idea. He wanted to make sure Rachel was going to say to his invitation, and she did.

Curtis also chose his outfit, which he made sure would match his nanny's.

To make it even sweeter, Curtis prepared all of Rachel's favorite food: apples and peanut butter for the appetizer, Chick-fil-A for dinner, and Tropical smoothies as dessert. Rachel finds this gesture sweet, mainly because Curtis remembered it all.

Aside from those, the songs played are all of Rachel's favorite too.

The 7-year-old made sure it was a socially-distanced prom for her nanny.

Since strict protocols on social distancing are still observed, Curtis and Rogers also kept a safe distance from each other.

When Curtis welcomed Rachel, he has was at the end of a pool noodle. Rachel stayed on the other end so that they are not too near to each other.

At the dinner table, the two were at the opposite ends of the table. They also danced while standing at the two ends of the pool noodle.

Nonetheless, Rachel enjoyed her mini prom.

The 7-year-old says Rachel is one of the best persons in his life.

In an interview with ABC11, Curtis said he planned the mini prom because he thinks that Rachel probably wants to see him. Since the pandemic struck, the two have not seen each other for two months.

Also, Curtis considers Rachel as one of the best people he has known.

Curtis' Mom, Elissa, says that Curtis and Rachel have been bonding so much before the pandemic. Elissa even thinks that Rachel has become a special part of their family. She says, "So, Rachel's like the best nanny ever."

How did the 7-year-old's nanny, Rachel, react?

From the "promposal" to the minute details of the party that the 7-year-old Curtis prepared, Rachel is stunned. She said that she saw how much effort Curtis has put in everything in the mini prom.

Although before coming to the party, Rachel was a little sad putting on her dress. Prom was something she looked forward to attending, and because it was canceled, she was so disappointed.

However, when Rachel came home from the prom that Curtis threw, she is very thankful for the gesture of the 7-year-old. "I'm just really glad that he did that," Rachel said.

Chapman plans to attend East Carolina University this coming fall.