Josie had a good time for about 3/4 of the Star Wars in Concert show on Saturday, although the program ran a little long for the almost-2 attention span. Even with lasers and rapidly-edited movie montages.
She especially liked seeing “Cu-ba.”
Noah also liked it, but he and This Mommy stayed for the whole show, so I have no pictures of him admiring the costumes and other Star Wars paraphernalia.
Because we are frugal mommies these days, Josie and Noah both got “souvenirs” purchased surreptitiously in advance, from our local comic geek store. Unboxed action figures are $5. Both kids got a storm trooper, which Josie found soothing on the gums (she sprouted 9 new teeth last week, and I can feel #10 trying hard). Noah also got Darth Vader and Josie also got a Yoda.
By contrast, the mini-light sabers (pen sized) sold at the show were $15 each. And the came on a neck lanyard suitable for Noah’s current most annoying habit, whipping things around in circles. He isn’t trying to hit people, usually, but I’ve been hit 3x by whipped clothing or other whippable objects. At least action figures are not clearly disposed towards whipping.
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Oh, how I loved that show. Karen had to talk me into taking the day off to go and I’m so glad she did.
I was hoping my nieces would get to go, but they were otherwise occupied.
What a great way to introduce kids to the magic of the Star Wars universe.
Oh, and orchestral music, that too I suppose…
Mostly I love the phrase “other whippable objects”….
(Seeing Darth Vader would have freaked my shiz out! Your kids are braver then I am. Even Chewbacca would have scared me.)