Star Mile

We had a very exciting day yesterday. Through various contacts from my former life as an assistant talent agent, Wyatt had his first audition in Manhattan for a TV commercial. I bet you weren't expecting that, right?! Don't get nervous. I am certainly not going to become one of those crazy stage moms. It is fine for now when I am doing most of the leg work and Wyatt is just looking cute and perfect. Once he gets old enough to understand what is going on then we are stopping. As Lizzy said "it's like breastfeeding. Once he knows its your boob, you should stop."

Anyway, Mom, Lizzy, Wyatt, and I pack ourselves up and headed off into the city. I was expecting Wyatt to sleep most of the way in but, of course, the trucks and bustle of the LIE kept him occupied. Besides his favorite Lizzy was in the back seat. If it wasn't a truck distracting him it was Lizzy. Mom waited in the car while Lizzy, Wyatt and I went up for our appointment. It was PACKED with kids. They were casting for 3 commercials at the same time so there were about 50 kids ranging from 6 months to 6 years. No air conditioning, no place to sit, it was insanity and they were behind schedule.

Wyatt was by far the cutest kid there. I know I am bias but honestly on the cute factor he won hands down. However, I don't know if the casting agents were going for the cutest, most perfect baby ever. Lizzy and Wyatt were champs, waiting patiently, and without crying once. After waiting about half hour Wyatt decided it was time for a snooze. Kid knocked out amid all the ruckus until it they called us in and I had to wake him up. Even then he was happy. They took his picture, took some video, and he charmed the pants off of the director. When I walked out Lizzy had made friends with twin 3 year-olds who were calling Lizzy their girlfriend and were very upset when she had to leave.

Overall, it was a bizarre experience. I can't image doing it all the time. Driving into the city, taking the entire day off work, and waiting in a hot room for an hour is not the best way to spend a Wednesday. However, I did get the afternoon to lounge in the AC with my main man. I think it would be really cool to get Wyatt some print jobs, see his cute face on posters and magazines but I am not going to put much stock in anything quite yet. I know, first hand, how finicky show business can be and am hesitant to immerse my child in it. Besides those show parents are Crazy! I will let you know if anything comes of it.