I love kids. I always have. I love the way their little minds work. I love the things that come out of their mouths. They're honest and they have no pretensions. If you're ever not sure who you are or how the world sees you, talk to a child and he'll set the record straight in a heartbeat.
All kids say ridiculous things. Every child is hilarious in his own way, and my kids are no different in that regard. Unfortunately, though, many of us get so caught-up with our hectic days that we sometimes fail to "hear" our children. We listen to them talk and we answer their endless questions, but sometimes we don't actually "hear" what it is they're saying. And their imaginations are absolutely endless!
During the Superbowl this year, there was this excellent car commercial starring a 5 or 6 year old boy dressed as Darth Vader. The child's character was convinced he was the real Darth Vader and walked around his home trying to use The Force to move objects. Because, in his mind, he absolutely was Darth Vader. The gag of the commercial came when his father comes home. Little Darth Vader runs outside and attempts to use The Force to move or start Dad's car. Watching from the window, Dad uses the remote start function on his car's key fob to start the car, just as "Darth" is attempting to use The Force. The body language on the child at that point is hilarious! He practically jumps out of his skin when the car starts because "It worked! I did it!'
What makes this commercial so funny, and the reason it was so well-loved by so many people, is because the advertising people absolutely nailed it! Anyone who has ever had a 5 or 6 year old boy who was a Star Wars fanatic could absolutely relate to that commercial. Every single one of us could see our own son doing exactly that same thing! Why? Because that's what kids do, and that's what makes them so enjoyable!
I created this blog because I enjoy the goofy things my kids say and do. I have two children: Amber is 15 and Braden is 6. You'd think that the funny comments and ridiculous behavior are unique to the six-year old, but I can assure you they are not. Amber, the 15-year old, frequently gets into the most unusual situations and says some of the most off the wall things. And, when joined by her best friend, Sarah, the comedy never ends. There are days when I laugh so hard that I'm completely in tears and my side hurts.
In the coming weeks and months, I will attempt to blog some of the funnier moments in our daily lives so that friends and family can maybe brighten their days with a little bit of comedic relief.
For now, I leave you with Volkswagen's Darth Vader Commercial that aired for Super Bowl XLV. Enjoy!
