Open House

Madison's agency had an open house today at the office. It was nice to get some face to face with her agent, other clients, and parent's of clients. You don't get that a lot. We are blessed to have such a personal relationship with our agency.

I need an iPhone

I am seriously pathetic. I keep checking my phone and e-mails to hear back from our agent. I never think twice about auditions, but this is our first call back, and all I can do is think about it. Maybe I should go get a Blackberry or iPhone, so that I don't miss a thing.

Johnson & Johnson Call Back

Got a text message from Madi's agent today to check the e-mail. Apparently, Madi had a "call back" for Johnson & Johnson. However, this "call back" was not typical, because I was going to video tape Madi taking a bath, and pouring water over her face to show her comfort with water. No problem, she LOVES the water! Here's the problem, we don't own a video camera. A quick call to a friend, and I have secured a handheld camcorder. Phew!

After an episode of Curious George, it was bath time, an ever popular time at our house. We went about things as normal, except for the fact that Dada was holding the camera. After 12 or so takes, and nothing working, I came up with the idea of setting up the laptop in the bathroom with Classical Baby playing. Boom! It did the trick. Madi kept looking at the camera, and we got our shots, as she turned into a prune.

The "winning" shots can be viewed on Dropshots.

Once Madi was sound asleep in bed, I got to work, picking the shot(s), e-mailing the casting director and getting in touch with Madi's agent. So I may have been very wrong about Madi not even getting a call back. Nevertheless, it has been a fun "trip."

The Greendog Outfit

Here's Madison in the Greendog outfit she modeled for the Macy's execs:

I loved it so much that I had to get it for, what else, Easter!!

So Fresh and So Clean

I got out of the shower this morning to a voice mail and a text message from Madi's agent. Apparently, we were due for an audition at 11 a.m. for a national Johnson & Johnson bath spot. Of course, I was completely flustered, but managed to confirm the audition, get Madi ready, and go. We got there about ten after eleven, to find many auditions going on. We waited a while for female actors to show up for the mom part of the audition.

Madi was paired with actor Mindy Burnett. She warmed up pretty well to Mindy, and even ran around with her for a bit. Nevertheless, there still was a little stranger anxiety, but not like the other children had to their partners. A couple pictures were taken, and then a mock bath was given by Mindy to Madi. All in all, I think it went okay.

Even if Madi doesn't get the job, the audition experience is always fun. She always manages to make friends with the kids and adults.

Nothing Since...

There have been no auditions since Friday, December 5th. I got a call on Friday morning from Madi BOOM's agent that there's an audition for Macy's Greendog line in Santa Monica that afternoon. Because of the location we decided to take it. What a great, professional audition for once.

Everything was organized, with a small group of kids auditioning. We were in and out within 30 minutes. Everyone was nice and friendly, no egos our anything.

We haven't had any auditions since. Holidays, drama in the entertainment world, and well, I haven't updated BOOM's picture. Ugh. I really need to get on it! Bad Momma!

Carter's Debacle

So I was all prepared for the audition. Got Madison together, and left early, in case of traffic and parking. Had a bit of traffic, and found parking no problem. And then we went in. As soon as we went in I knew we should leave. There were a lot of kids, in a lot of age groups. I got the paperwork, and noticed that we were #201, and they were currently on #157. Okay, maybe an hour...NOT!

Apparently, when you got called back they would change the kids into the Carters/Osh Kosh clothes, then take pictures. That's really smart. We ended up waiting 3 hours to get called. By then Madi was exhausted, because it was late (5:15 p.m.). They called her, and I think they had realized not to put kids in the clothes. Madi stood on the marker, but wanted nothing to do with it. She stuck her tongue out, didn't smile, didn't care. Neither did I.

They were casting 75 kids total for the next day! Seriously, next day. Obviously, we didn't get it, and I was just fine with that. On the way out I witnessed a mom chewing out her daughters, for not getting the job. Really? I mean come on. It's just a campaign.