Yesterdays trip to NYC

So, we went to NYC for the first time with Zoey yesterday. She had an appointment at a modeling agency who was interested in representing her. We figured why not check it out ....and ventured into the big city.

Zoey had so much fun from the very start. She loved all the whistles and bells of the train, and it wasn't before long that the vibrations put her to sleep. When she awoke we were already in Penn Station. ***Mini Rant here - NYC is the most unfriendly baby place ever. The train station had nowhere to change a baby - anywhere**** So, we bundled up and went across the street to MACYS which had wonderful children's changing stations, a reasturant, and easily accessible elevators.

After we got Zoey cleaned up, fed Zoey, and got ourselves a drink in the Cafe it was time to head on over to her appointment at Genration MM. We took a taxi because it was just too cold to walk the 17 blocks. Hailing a cab with a baby in tow isn't as easy as it sounds..... lol.... but we managed nicely....and got there quickly :)

So, we signed in and the doorman let us up. We were amazed at how friendly they were, and how happy Zoey was sitting on the agents lap. The agent explained that they only take on a small number of kids, and that they really thought Zoey would get lots of work with their clients. They commented on all her facial features - and seemed really impressed with her chin - lol. I was amazed at all the nice wonderful things that they had to say because I think she is beautiful because she is my baby, simple and easy.

The agency said that the big clients they have are Target, Babies R Us, Gap, K-Mart, Parenting, American Baby, and quite a few others that I just can't remember.

The agency only gets "paid" if Zoey gets work. No upfront money or fees. In NY all agencies get 20% of the 50-180 an hour that the model makes. So, agents look for the cutest babies who will get work.

Since its all regulated, when they do shoots babies only shoot for an hour or two - never more, and its good money in Zoey's bank account, for college or a car, we are going to give it a whirl and see how she likes it. Wish us luck on this new adventure :)

After the meeting we had dinner in the city, and took the train home. Zoey never cried the entire day. She loved the hustle and bustle - lol. She just looked around in amazement all day. Unfortunately, when she arrived home she was over-tired from fighting naps all day to watch in amazement at the city life.