Saturday, March 19, 2011

My Favorite Star Wars Quote

Since I'm on a Star Wars roll I thought I'd keep it going with my favorite quote from the movie.

Aaron and I must have been really struck by the revelation about Darth Vader being Luke's father since both our favorite quotes are about it.

Remember when Luke is talking to Obe Wan and asking how he could have lied about Vader being his dad?  Obe Wan's response was, "What I told you was true, from a certain point of view."

All too true Obe Wan!  Our own individual truths are steeped in our belief system, our upbringing, our mood of the day.

Just some food for thought.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Dark Side

I am LOVING the assignments Aaron is bringing home from school.  It's been so fun to watch as his spelling and reading take off.  I'm really pleased with his school.  I like that they let him decide what he wants to write/draw about and encourage inventive spelling.  He has such confidence in what he is doing and an enthusiasm to do more and more.  I'm hoping his asking to do more homework will carry on for a few more years. 

Darth Vader is his favorite shirt to wear.  I should have bought it in size xs to xl.  Should I be concerned about his fascination with the dark side?

"On Saturday I played Star Wars.  The bad team won."
 "But Luke, I am your Father!"
Luke, "NOOOOOO"
Princess Leah, "What?"