Take Me to the Movies

Well, Jeff and I finally did it. We had a chance to have a night out. We took the kids over to my parents house and we were free. But there was just one problem, we really didn't know what we wanted to do.

We talked about going Christmas shopping but who really wants to do that and besides, it is not even close to Christmas eve. That is day that I usually do all my shopping. So that idea was out.

We talked about going out for dinner but we really didn't want to eat with all the retired people since it was only 4pm in the afternoon. So that idea was out.

Besides, I really wanted to go see a movie. I don't know what it is but there is just something about going to the theater to see a movie. I just love it. I love the size of the cups, so big you can swim in them. I love the smell of popcorn and butter. I love the chairs in the theater. I love the quiet. And I love being swindled out of my hard earned money just to sit in a chair, eat popcorn and watch a movie. Ok, so I don't really like that part but its part of the experience.

So it was set, we would go see a movie. We debated about a couple choices but our curiosity just got the better of us and we decided to see New Moon.

I am not really what you would all a Twihard. I did read all the books and I really, really enjoyed them. I liked the books so much that I did not see the first movie and I won't. I like the 'movie' that is in my head much better than anything they could put on screen.

But I was curious. I wanted to see what all the hype was about. And since Jeff, too, read all the books and was curious, we decided to go.

We went into the movie not expecting a whole lot because lets face it, a movie can never be as good as a book. And in my book, the Twilight series is awesome.

I am just going to say this, I was entertained for the most part but not really by the movie. No, it was more entertaining to listen to the guy in the row behind us snoring. He seemed to have perfect timing.

Edward told Bella that he was leaving and she was just about to protest when... SNORE!!!

Bella realizes danger is how she can see Edward and.... SNORE!!!!!

Jacob leans in to try and kiss Bella..... SNORE!!!!!

Bella is running to save Edward from the light and just as she reaches him.... SNORE!!!!!!

It was just too perfect. We had to control ourselves with the volume of our laughter as to not to annoy those around us even more.

All in all, it was a great night out. We were together and shared a laugh or five. And that is really all that matters.

But I think that our conversation as we were walking out totally sums things up.

"You know how Twilight was written for young adults, specifically young women?" Jeff said as we walked. "Well, then this movie was made for those girls too."

"Yeah, I know." I said. "It was made for them and their cougar mothers. And I guess you can call me one because there was some good stuff to look at. So I can see where someone with your 'equipment' wouldn't really enjoy the movie. I bet you were one of the only men in there."

"Well, at least me and my 'equipment' were able to stay awake unlike snorey mcsnore snore." He said as he took my hand and we continued to walk to the car.