Yesterday was Jonah's birthday. I can't believe my baby is 4, sniff, sniff! The only thing he wanted was a Darth Vader costume....how could I resist? It's about 6 sizes too big but he's worn it all day today. A few minutes ago he came down and stood looking menacingly at me through his black mask. I couldn't resist asking, "Hey, does Darth Vader kiss his Mommy?" He took of his mask considering seriously my question. "Um, well, Darth Vader hates girls." He said with a smirk on his face. Then he went on about Luke Skywalker and how he tries to kill Darth Vader because he doesn't know he's his father (it's amazing the things the youngest of 4 boys learns from his brothers). He kept talking about Darth Sidious (who was that again?). I waited patiently and then asked again, "but does Darth Vader kiss his Mommy?" He stalled again talking about light sabers and other aspects of Star Wars that a mere novice like me would never remember. On and on, really, how much knowledge of Star Wars can a 4 year old who has never seen any of the movies have!?! I interupted this time and said, "you still haven't answered my question. Does Darth Vader kiss his Mommy?" "Um...Weeeelll....guess what," he stammered. I really couldn't wait to hear his answer. "The other Darth Vader doesn't like girls. But this Darth Vader - he points to himself - does!" he then ran to me, threw his arms around me and gave me three big kisses! I guess it's not so bad being Mommy to one of the most notorious villains of all time!
