Recently our son discovered Star Wars.
We are now an all-Star Wars, all the time household.
We often witness spontaneous light saber battles – for there are many foes to vanquish before anything else can be done (i.e. brushing teeth, taking a bath, eating dinner….) Catfish is in love with Princess Leia, R2-D2, pod racing, Imperial Walkers and Chewbacca. In order to watch The Empire Strikes Back, he must first be armed with Bumblebee the Transformer which, ironically, does not actually transform. He does, however, have lights and sounds and a frickin’ laser arm which is used to shoot at Darth Vader from a safe distance away on the couch.
You can understand why then, for his upcoming birthday, I decided it would be fun to make an R2-D2 cake.
I thought this idea would at least be warmly received (if not enthusiastically anticipated.)
I was wrong.
I pitched the idea in the car one afternoon only to be met with vehement refusal laced with tears. No! I would NOT be (more…)