An Incredible Night, Part II

And then there were three.

Katie, Eric, and I finished eating, cleaned what we could, and left for the movie. The Greek music that was missing from our meal was finally being played as we drove. We arrived 5 minutes late, but the previews hadn't even started yet.

We took our 3D glasses and headed into the theater to see "The Nightmare Before Christmas." As we entered, we found the room empty and quickly located the best seats. We were fortunate enough to have a private viewing! Not only did we get to choose any seats we wanted, but with no one else in the room we were able to put our feet on the chairs in front of us and talk to each other loudly during the movie, which greatly enhanced the experience. I found myself smiling throughout all 76 minutes of the movie. It was incredible! “The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D” runs like a long, beautiful poem. Everything fits together perfectly, producing the perfecting combination of poetry, adventure, comedy, and romance. After the movie finished, we left for home, laughing and talking about how great the movie was the entire way.

And then there were two.

Eric decided that he wasn't up for ice skating, so it was down to just Katie and me. When we arrived we found a full parking lot and a line to get in. The line moved quickly, but we had to wait for our turn to go skating. In the meantime, we talked, got cookies and hot chocolate, listened to Christmas music, watched contests, and observed the skaters. Eventually we were able to skate, and neither of us fell, though I did cause one girl to lose her balance and trip. I was also able to help a girl with Down syndrome learn to skate. I took her right arm and the girl she came with took her left arm, and together we held her up while she tried to move across the ice. It was a lot of fun and very rewarding! I really enjoyed myself and even ran into an old friend from high school, with whom I was able to reminisce about times of old, and skating on the pond by my parent’s house.

On the way home I drove past my old home and gave Katie a quick tour of the neighborhood. I considered stopping by the Hunter sisters for a short visit, but since it was late and most of the lights were off, I thought it best to pass.