One of the highlights of our trip was when Garrett was chosen to participate in the Jedi Training Academy at Disneyland. I think he might have enjoyed it more had it not been 110 degrees at noon on a stage in full sun and him wearing a Jedi robe, but it was still so much fun.
First they teach the young padawans how to properly wield their lightsabers (as if Garrett needed any tips). The command for "unleash your lightsaber" is "activate", and to retract it is "deactivate". Hmm. Do you suppose we could use this with all the children when it came time for chores or time to go to bed? "Activate! Deactivate!"
After the padawans have practiced their moves, out come Vader and Darth Maul to test their skills. Garrett took me aside after the show and told me he really wanted to fight Vader, but it was okay that he only got to fight Darth Maul. Life's injustices!
As you can tell, Darth Maul was no match for Garrett's advanced skills.
With his Jedi diploma in hand, he happily discarded his wool Jedi robe and returned to his Darth Mom and Dad. May the force ever be with us as we live in the same house with Jedi Garrett and his arsenal of lightsabers!
P.S. On our last Disneyland day, the kids each got to spend gift cards from Grandpa Joe on a souvenir. Garrett's choice? A new lightsaber from the "Build-Your-Own LightSaber" store in Disneyland. You'll probably want to keep him on your good side.
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