Today was quite the day. My son Zach (14), is in the elite choir at his high school. They got invited to sing the national anthem at the Laker game tonight. I volunteered to drive, and it was an amazing time. The kids were given VIP passes and ushered to the holding area underneath Staples center. I managed to wrangle for myself and another mom, the ability to stand on the floor during the kids' performance, so that we could take pictures and video. The sight of our kids, standing behind the Laker players, singing their hearts out, was very moving. It was such a special opportunity, and the fact that we live where we do, offers us these kinds of things very frequently. The kids did great, and we were all exhausted by the time we left. The adrenaline rush was killer!
My other son, Sam (7), got an opportunity today, as well. He was in Costco with his dad, and a woman came up to him and asked him if he would like to be on a television show, which currently airs on Nickelodeon. Of course, he was very excited about this, and I offered to take him to the audition. When we got there, there were SO many kids there, I couldn't believe it. We stood in line, and filled out a form, and as we moved to the front, we were able to see some of the kids doing their auditions. Sam began to get nervous, and wanted to leave. I tried to talk to him, the director tried to talk to him, but he was just too scared. They asked that we call them and come to the next audition, and we left. On the way home we talked about it and I reminded him that he needed to do what made him feel happy. It's not about what i want for him, or what his dad wants. It's HIS choice. He may go to the next one, he may not. I just want him to follow his heart. Isn't that the important thing?
Anyway, that's my day. Im freaking exhausted. Good night!
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You're a lucky ducky. Are you posting video on Facebook?
For Sam, it's natural to be nervous. Every kid who auditioned probably was scared. For him it was his first time and he was seeing kids who may have done it dozens of times and who may have been very good at it by then. If it's the kind of thing he want to do, maybe he could take acting classes or something that will prepare him. You have to figure out whether he was just scared and can get past it, or really doesn't want to do it.
Maybe his brother who just performed in front of a packed Staples Center on TV can help him. Would he? You never know with teenagers. Isn't your friend's kid an actor also?
I think the video will be up soon, yes. As for Sam, I don't know if he really wants to do it or if it's just nerves. Only time will tell. And, yes, I think Zach would talk to him, and I'm sure Chris (KP's son) could talk to him as well. But I just don't want him to feel pressured.
No pressure? What kind of stage mom are you? B-).
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