The next Star Wars movie is due out later this year, but the title has already been released: The Last Jedi. I’m always up for some more Star Wars movies. My wife and I are both big fans. It’s no wonder why our son wants to be called Luke.
On this April 3rd, he turns 5 years old. That’s still so crazy to me. Number one, that I have a son, and number two, that he’s already 5 years old. We had his birthday party on Sunday. He had a great time. We had an expected visitor…
Just after we ate, and before the cake and presents, Darth Vader made an appearance. My son got freaked out for a second. Last year, we had the life size Ninja Turtles deliver the pizzas to his party, and he melted down. He finally reigned it in, and took a picture with them. This year, we kept asking him, “what would you do if Darth Vader shows up to your party?”… kind of prepping him this time around. We did that for the latest dentist visit, and that didn’t work out so well… But, Darth Vader!!! This kid LOVES Star Wars. He told us that he would fight him. We said OK.
But when the moment arrived, he froze. He ran by me, and held my leg. I leaned down to talk to him. I said look, remember that Disney World commercial where the kids are fighting Darth Vader… the one you always call me to watch when it comes on. This is YOUR chance. There he is. Go fight him. Something along those lines…
He immediately walked towards Vader. We had brought his light saber in from the car for the occasion. He turned it on, as he got closer. Then he did it. He fought him. An epic light saber duel happened, and thankfully, my buddy got some of it on video. Plenty of pictures, but only this one video. It was great. He even reached out with his one hand, using the force on this Vader imposter! I’m pretty sure he’ll remember this one for a while…
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Although I feel like I won’t forget any of these days myself, I already have. Like when my wife asks me a question about my son from these last 5 years, and I’m clueless. At the time, I feel like I will never forget it, but I do… some things. I wish I could remember it all. These last 5 years have been so special.
And it’s only just begun… My son has a great memory. Now, as he gets older, maybe I can rely on him to remember this stuff. But then I think, how many things do I remember from when I was 5 years old?
I do remember things. Some things clearly, other things that pop up. Having a child of my own seems to rekindle some of my earlier memories… not sure if that’s normal. One other thing I noticed, after not drinking for about 3 months, was that I seem to remember more… not necessarily short term, but more long term stuff. I guess because I’m not killing those brain cells, maybe some are coming back?
Anyways, I guess the one thing I want my son to remember is one of the things that I do… and that is the love. If he could only remember the love that we feel for him, the love that we always try to show him, then I think I’d be good. Back to our regularly scheduled Chicago sports blog tomorrow. Happy Birthday my boy…
MK
Great party capped off with master luke’s epic showdown with vader…the use of the force was awesome! Our kids are growing up too damn fast but so are all of the memories. Hard to keep track of and remember them all, but looking back at pictures and videos is the best reminder for us and will be for our kids, too.
bullwinkle
Don’t either of you dare to miss any of these times. I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy watching you guys go thru them, and tie them to some of my(your) growing up recallings. And if you are having trouble with your kids turning 5, 6, and 7, imaging how me and your Mom feel when we realize that you guys are…….still growing much too quickly (i won’t put your ages in). Share them, commit them, and recall them in your later years. They will still bring soooo much joy even years from now.