$42 dollar reservations for two

As many of you know Kent is not what you call a movie buff. That makes last night even more wonderful for me. Yes a few weeks ago we went to Bourne Ultimatum, and then last night we went to the movies again. First of all I can't believe the expense of going to the movies these days. Last time we went we had free tickets, but this time we had to pay. It was $16 for both of us to go to a movie. I thought we were just paying $7.50 a ticket not too long ago. Movie inflation goes up about as often as stamps do. Since we were silly enough to want to buy ice cream and drinks at the movies that cost about $11. Then add a babysitter for $15 after that and you are paying $42 for a date. It's A LOT and it was REALLY worth it last night.

I was having a hard time with Kent and I wasn't feeling valued and then we went out and spent all this money and on top of that it was a REALLY good romantic movie. We went and saw No Reservations. It was exactly what I needed. There was romance, comedy, and some thoughtful moments as well. I am so thankful there are people making good movies. Not perfectly good, but good.

So here's a little synopsis for you...

Master chef Kate Armstrong lives her life like she runs her kitchen at an upscale, trendy Manhattan eatery, with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her. Kate's perfectionist nature is put to the test when she "inherits" her nine-year-old niece Zoe, while contending with a brash new sous-chef who joins her staff. High-spirited and freewheeling, Nick Palmer couldn't be more different from Kate, yet the chemistry between them is undeniable. As the weeks progress, Kate is not sure what steams her more--that Nick’s talent scores big points with 22 Bleecker’s owner, Paula, and its discriminating clientele, or that his easygoing charm quickly wins over the shy Zoe, who finds it easier to open up to him than to her aunt. But when he challenges the boundary between rivalry and romance, Kate finds herself questioning, for the first time in years, some of the choices and beliefs that have made her so self-sufficient and so safe. If she wants to forge a real bond with Zoe, find happiness with Nick and rediscover her appetite for life, Kate will have to try something bold and new, and learn to express herself outside the realm of her kitchen.

I really did enjoy this movie. I think the thing I really liked was to seeing Zoe deal with the loss of her mother. It makes me wonder what kind of memories I am making for Braxton to look back on when I am gone. It also made me realize that maybe I need to be better at taking pictures with him (even if I hate seeing my weight in pictures) so he has that to remember. Don't worry I don't plan on leaving anytime soon, but those things really can't be replaced when someone is gone. There are never enough memories, enough pictures, enough video tapes when a loved one is lost.

Also seeing Kate adjust to Zoe is also a good reminder of how children respond to love and listening. I realized that as adults we really do need to take time out and spend with these little angels in our lives and spend it doing what they want not what we want. In a nutshell I would highly suggest this movie to anyone. It is a romantic comedy, but I don't think the romance is so bad that the men folk can't stand it. If you have seen it tell me what you thought.