The Besh Moments In Life

Last night before bedtime, Besh wanted to watch a few videos.  It’s a bedtime tradition/stall where he watches a few videos before bath.  Watching videos consists of him watching a YouTube window while I have a browser on the other side on news, Facebook, whatever (thank goodness for widescreen monitors).

For some odd reason, I opened my window to this blog’s dashboard and happened to notice a “1″ next to Comments meaning there was an unapproved comment on the site.  I clicked on the link and was beyond shocked to discover a comment from none other than Chloe Hart (Tracy in London’s Hairspray).

How she found the site, I don’t know.  I’m guessing it’s because I posted a link on the Hairspray in London fan page on Facebook and the admin there either works on the show or has access to the cast (since they promote contests for tickets, autographs, etc.).  When the shock faded I almost screamed, “OH.  MY.  GOD.”

Besh: “What?”

Sara (downstairs): “What?”

Me: “Besh–you got an email from Chloe!  From Tracy!”

Besher blinked and then his eyes got so big I thought they would pop out.

Besh: “WHAT?!?!”

Sara had me call her on our phone (it has an intercom feature) while I read them both the comment.  I’m not sure about how the various blog formats show information, so in an effort to preserve Ms. Hart’s privacy I won’t publish the comment itself but this is the text of it:

Helloooo!

Well, its Chloe here, the girl who plays Tracy! This blog has just made my life! It makes me sooo happy to be able to put a smile on peoples faces, especially someone as adorable as Besh!

I remember him very clearly with his adorable texan accent!

I would love to send you a signed picture of me for him if you would like that? So just email me your address and I will do it for you!

Thank-you again for writing this and making me smile! You have a very special boy! 

Lots of Tracy Love!! Chloe xxxxxx

After reading to Besh he jumped off my lap and started leaping around the room like a rocket about to blast-off.  He immediately launched into a custom medley of the entire soundtrack to Hairspray.  Sara and I were shocked and amazed.  We’ve been attending theater for most of our lives and we’ve had occasional brushes with stars of shows, but nothing like this.  To paraphrase something Sara posted, how can you not become the biggest fans of people who put that much joy into the heart of a three-year-old?

In a world where all too often talented people become celebrities that we later learn aren’t good people at heart, it’s refreshing, relieving and astounding to discover incredibly talented people with more goodwill in their small finger than all the Kanyes, Britneys, and Mileys out there.

Despite my fears that Besh wouldn’t sleep for a week, he did finally calm down for his bath and night time.  And with a promise that he would dream about Tracy, he went right to sleep.  A promise he kept.