I never thought I’d have boys. They are all completely different and extraordinary and challenging and perplexing and fascinating in their own ways. One of them could spend the entire day at home making Legos and claymation movies. One thinks the ideal school day would involve NO recess. And the last one breathes, dreams, and lives all things…
STAR WARS!!!
As a child of the 70s and 80s I remember when the first three Star Wars movies came out. In fact I think I celebrated my 7th birthday with a few of my friends in the theater watching the original. Since my childhood, apparently three more Star Wars movies (not including the Clone Wars) have been released. I guess I’ve been a little preoccupied with life and kids and adulthood to know anything about these last three movies. Will received the entire collection from his dad for his 4th birthday and has been …shall we say … a little obsessed ever since.
Since he and I hang out on a regular basis, I’ve been on the receiving end of much Star Wars trivia this last year. I’ve become intimately familiar with Darth Maul, General Grievous, Padme, Jar Jar Binks, Count Dooku, Jango Fett and Boba Fett, just to name a few. I can’t say I’m a fan of these last three movies. I rather prefer the original pair of Chewbacca and Han Solo. And truth be told, The Notebook would be my first choice any day. But be it as it may, since Will is such a fan, I’ve developed a soft spot in my heart for Anakin Skywaker (“who was good and was a pod racer liked Padme and trained to be a Jedi but turned to the dark side and got evil and turned into Darth Vader who is a bad guy”).
Here’s a quick glimpse at what I get to listen to all day long as I hang out with my favorite Jedi Master wannabe…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUHcAlQ_ft4&feature=channel_page
Hope your weekend was Wonderful!
Sounds like SOMEBODY Needs a movie soundtrack to play around the house. . .
I would LOVE to have 2 more Star Wars fans! If only I could have more- embrace the Jedi, and I LOVE that chandelier picture!
Wenderful, I was just thinking this very afternoon, being with Will in Primary, the same exact thing you just said about your boys, about how they are “completely different and extraordinary and challenging and perplexing and fascinating in their own ways.” I couldn’t agree more! I just feel as lucky as can be to be able to teach each of them. I love the video!
Hey! I have one of those around my house too… except sometimes he incorporates transformers with the Jedi. You may need to get a Jewelry box soon. That where Tristin has decided his figures need to “sleep” at night. Ugh!
Loved the video! He’s so cute….
Cute video! I know nothing about Star Wars (except for vague recollections), but how fun that he loves it sooooo much!
Give them all kisses from me!
((hugs))
Jennifer
He might grow up to be like my friend’s husband–he insists on decorating their room in a Star Wars theme. She wakes up each morning with a life-size Storm Trooper staring at her.
It was so fun to see and hear Will. I think he has grown since he was here. I thought you were going to put a stop to that! Star Wars—it’s like Greek to me. Enjoy it while you can.
STAR WARS … what’s that? (LOL)
How cute that he hums that theme so well.
ACtually my girls love Star Wars, Harry Potter, and tons of SCI FI stuff … their Dad is totally into that.
Good humming! woo-hoo!!!
I just love that chandelier painting of yours! It even looks good with Star Wars equiptment 🙂
Is there any way that we could have a virtual playdate? DI think will and deacon would be jedi friends forever.
p.s… love the picture behind him..