Opening Night

Last night was opening night for "Little Shop". Taryn, who splits the role of Audrey with Caris, was fantabulous. I was very proud of her and expressed to her mom Leigh after the show that I felt as though I was watching another of my own children. Taryn practically lives at my house and Caris spends a great deal of time at hers. Leigh and I often joke that the girls merge and hyphenate their last names. I marveled at the fact that they've known each other since they were two years old, and now, all these years later in high school, they share the same dream. How wonderful a memory it will be when they are older to look back and remember that you shared a plum role with your very best friend. Who doesn't dream of that?

Tonight and tomorrow night Caris will play Audrey. The excitement as the day progresses will mount. To top it off, Caris' agent called last night and she has a call-back for the Kellogg's commercial for 3:00 today. So, I'll be picking her up from school at noon and she and I will be heading to LA. THEN, straight back to CMHS for her 6:00 call. Stressed? A little. Should I let her know that? Not a chance in hell. Interestingly enough, my horoscope today said that perhaps I should look for a new job. What? And miss all this fun? Wouldn't give it up for the world.