Star Wars mania has officially overrun our home. Norah and Justin both really love it and play together in their rooms with the action figures for hours. Its commonplace to find an X-wing fighter and the Millennium Falcon parked in front of Norah's dollhouses, with wookies, Jedi's, and Sith, including no fewer than 5 Lord Vaders running amok amongst a contingent of Disney princesses and little dress-up elephant and cat family figurines. They aren't afraid to mix it up and keep a pretty organic storyline complete with unique voices for each character. Be advised, looks can be deceiving. Sleeping Beauty is not afraid to vigorously kick a little Imperial hiney when some clumsy stormtrooper knocks over her tea setting.
Justin is completely taken by Star Wars and can be overheard multiple times throughout the day humming Darth Vader's theme; the iconic and menacing "Imperial March" by composer John Williams. He turns practically any object into a light saber and challenges Vader to epic duels. He would watch Star Wars on a loop morning and night if we would let him, but naturally he's not allowed to watch without close parental supervision.
It's almost a foregone conclusion that Justin will pick his Jedi book as his bedtime story, and has successfully memorized the names of more characters than we knew existed. The story is not over when it's over. Justin launches into a full bombardment of questions, ranging from simple clarification of facts, to lineage inquiries, deep philosophical questions of motive, and some questions that catch you off guard and may take days of consideration just to figure out.
Where does Luke keep his light saber?
Who is Luke's Mommy?
Why did Darth Vader cut off Luke's hand?
Why did Darth Vader want to be bad?
Why did they freeze Hahn Solo?
Why does Yoda like crackers? (What?)
Heather and I are both big fans of the story, but even we are getting a bit worn out. It has now become such a routine part of every day, you could say the force is with us ALWAYS!
Justin is completely taken by Star Wars and can be overheard multiple times throughout the day humming Darth Vader's theme; the iconic and menacing "Imperial March" by composer John Williams. He turns practically any object into a light saber and challenges Vader to epic duels. He would watch Star Wars on a loop morning and night if we would let him, but naturally he's not allowed to watch without close parental supervision.
It's almost a foregone conclusion that Justin will pick his Jedi book as his bedtime story, and has successfully memorized the names of more characters than we knew existed. The story is not over when it's over. Justin launches into a full bombardment of questions, ranging from simple clarification of facts, to lineage inquiries, deep philosophical questions of motive, and some questions that catch you off guard and may take days of consideration just to figure out.
Where does Luke keep his light saber?
Who is Luke's Mommy?
Why did Darth Vader cut off Luke's hand?
Why did Darth Vader want to be bad?
Why did they freeze Hahn Solo?
Why does Yoda like crackers? (What?)
Heather and I are both big fans of the story, but even we are getting a bit worn out. It has now become such a routine part of every day, you could say the force is with us ALWAYS!
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