Movies on Christmas

     We switched things up a bit this year.  If I've learned one thing in the past twelve months it's the ability to break out of my norms.  So after having ham on Friday and Baked Ziti on Christmas (I've never NOT had ham on Christmas which is a new thing in itself!) we went even more bonkers...and went to the movies.  While the kids were off visiting with family...I realized that all three of us needed a little distraction.  This holiday seemed to be extra tough on us all for different reasons.  So off we went to the 7:50 showing of War Horse.  It was an explosion of images on the big screen.  It was sweet and tender and funny and brave all at the same time.  It also did not make me cry which was something I didn't need to do this evening.  I guess the most exciting part is that 85 year old Dad seemed to really enjoy himself.  I tried today but for the life of me couldn't remember the last time he was in a theater...neither could he....guess it was about time...even if it was ON Christmas Day!!!