At the moment anyway. Yesterday was so damn busy and full of running here, and running there, I was not allowed the time to wallow in worry or useless depression. And this was a good thing.

Everything left undone, due to the two day binge on overemotional tears, was completed yesterday.

Besides the routine running of rugrats to school and back, there was a junior high dance to take Tayler and her girlfriend to, as well as a costume party immediately following the dance.

Amidst much chaos came the news that Tayler had the chance to be an extra in a movie that was filming in Phoenix. Although they wanted a parent as an extra with her. Filming was TODAY from 7:00 am until 4:00 PM.

The hubby and I have a formal tonight, benefiting Banner Hospital, which translated into I can’t go with her to the movie set. It takes a lot of work and time to transform a middle-aged woman into formal readiness. Nails, hair, and removing hair take time and appointments that were set up weeks ago.  Besides the make-up application that takes twice as long as most, since I don’t bother wearing any on a daily basis.

The X couldn’t go since he was the only pharmacist scheduled to work in the hospital on Saturday, and finding one to replace him on a Saturday is wishing on a star.  This left only one parental unit to accompany Miss Tayler on her first job as a movie extra. Her step-dad, Kevin.

Yes, this is my little movie star, and I’m damn proud!

As I type this, Tayler and her step-dad are busily walking up streets and down streets amid a sprinkling of movie stars and bit part actors and actresses. I’m so excited to hear about Tayler’s first experience as an “extra” I can’t think straight. This is part of her dream to be an “actress” and whether or not she ever “makes it” or ends up edited on the floor before the movie ever hits theatres, is irrelevant. Today she makes money “appearing” in a movie.

Last night had Kevin, myself and her dad, out hunting for a few seperate outfits that Tayler could change into for different settings in the movie. It had me giggling watching her two dads wander the Jr. department of Macy’s looking for parts of outfits that were summer casual (for two scenes) and appropriate office attire (for one scene) that couldn’t be in the colors white, black or red. And never have I felt more blessed having these men working at helping Tayler realize one of her dreams.

Today I’m moved to distraction, wondering how it’s going, whether she enjoys the experience and what it was like for her. As well as my wonderful husband’s perception of being an extra in a movie as well. I’m hoping to get his perceptions in the form of a post here on Stumbling / Grace. I’m sure for my two favorite stars ( Kevin and Tayler of course!) it will have been a long day of waiting and standing around, in between filming different scenes.

And as for my lumpy breast, well that’s just going to have to hit the back burner while we do our best to enjoy each day and activity as it occurs.

And be sure to look (don’t look away!) for Tayler and Kevin, if you go see the movie Jolene in 2007!