Living Vicariously

Having a moment of self-actualization -- that split second where you know why you were placed on this earth.

It happened last night, at Son #1's high school Spring musicale. He played Jack (of Jack and the Beanstalk fame) in "Into the Woods" and he kicked it. I am the proudest mamma on the planet because my boy can SING!

  So, evidently, I was born to breed a talented child so that I could live vicariously through him.  I was always just semi-talented, but this kid is way talented.  I suppose all stage mothers think this way; but I'm glad he surpassed me in talent and drive -- because his future is my ticket out of a bleak retirement! 

In this play, Jack is a dim-witted character until he saves the day.  The first act is all true to the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales, including Cinderella's evil step mother chopping off the toes and heels of her daughters so the slipper will fit.  But the second act was dark, with the message, "Be careful what you wish for."  Lots of death and sexual references, which I found to be fun.

Can't wait for his senior year and beyond.  Should be a fun ride.