What the Force Can Do

Star Wars has been a theme in our house for years. Back when Jack had trouble saying his "L's" and "S's" he talked all the time about "Yuke Kywalker." Since Jack was three he has loved Star Wars and Alex, who has to love all things Jack loves, followed quickly in his footsteps. We have a Storm Trooper costume, countless light sabers and a big plastic tin full of Action Figures (not to mention some Legos and spaceships!).

Recently, one night as we drove home Alex asked Jack if he wanted to play Star Wars when we got home. "Sure" Jack said. "The human kind?" Alex asked (as opposed to Action figures). "Yeah, the human kind" Jack answered. "Don't be bossy this time Jack!" demanded Alex. "I'm NOT bossy Alex!" Jack retorted. "Well, actually Jack, you are sometimes. Like when you tell me what to do and what is going to happen in the whole game." Jack had no response to that point . . .

When we got home the light sabers came out and the game began. If I understood correctly from my vantage point in the kitchen, Jack was Obi-Wan and Alex was Annakin. This is perfect for Jack as he gets to be the "Jedi Master" and thus he's not being "bossy" he's being the teacher! They were doing a whole light saber battle which started to get a bit frenzied when I could here Jack shout "Alex! You can't use the force to make me do crazy things!" "Yes I can!" Alex replied, "I'm learning how to use it!!!!!!"