So. Frankly, this is not only the perfect gift, but very, very generous. I mentioned in my information that currently, my son and I build the LEGO SW sets together. We have been fortunate to build several of them.

But, every time we go into Target, my son stares and drools over the Millennium Falcon set. It is, obviously the holy grail of Star Wars LEGO.

I cannot describe the utter joy and screaming that came from my son when he saw the box on the table. But, out of this generous gift has already come several fantastic life events and lessons.

First, while my son really doesn't get the concept of Reddit, he does understand what a gift exchange/secret santa is. And, I saw something click in his head, while we were discussing why someone would send us such a generous gift. We went to his first comic-book/entertainment convention this year, where he got to see lots of folks dressed up in Star Wars and Doctor Who (his two favorite franchises) outfits. He enjoyed how people would comment on his sci-fi shirt, and just talk to him about stuff he liked. So, my son put-it together in his mind, that we were sent this gift because "Our Secret Elf likes Star Wars, just like those folks at the convention. And, this is his way of being nice and sharing something he really likes with someone else. Even if he never gets to meet them." I think, in many ways, that does sum this up.

Second, we got to talk about "paying it forward." That while our Elf will not be someone we'll likely ever meet, there will be opportunities to share something we enjoy with another person that likes the same thing. It doesn't matter where they are, what they look like, or what they have for a job. He understands that he can be generous to someone else, and give that person the same feeling he (frankly, we) feel right now. And, that will be a good feeling. That was an important lesson for my son, especially with something so real to him.

Third... come on. This is Star Wars. This is what I grew up on. And, at the same time, I grew up on LEGO sets. This is sharing many of my my childhood memories in person with my son, wrapped up into one package! I can remember going to see the movies in the theaters. Watching a lightsaber ignite for the first time. Watching Han shoot first. Watching the Death Star explode! My son and I have been watching the new trailers. He's counting down the days until the next movie, as it will be HIS first time to see an original Star Wars. Just the pure joy of father and son time sharing something in common. It is fantastic. And, I just cannot describe the fun we are having starting to build this massive set. Over 1,300 pieces. The thing has TWO instruction books!

As we are just an hour into putting this massive kit together (it will be a multi-day process... as homework and chores do come first... drat... parenting is hard sometimes...) I can't count the number of times my son has said "This is epic Dad." "We are doing an awesome job. We're building the Falcon!" and, even a few "I love you Dad, thanks for helping" thrown in there. All while my son has a HUGE smile on his face.

So, Steamster. Thanks for your generosity. Thanks for the hours that this will provide us... building some awesome father and son memories. Thanks for being an awesome fellow fan. Thank. You. Very. Much.