White Christmas

This is one of my favorite movies - that is, "White Christmas." Sure, it's predictable in plot and characters but it has zip and charm that a lot of films don't have anymore. And of course, it's inextricably linked with Christmas in my mind, so I love it for tradition too. And you can't beat the music. I am an unabashed Irving Berlin fan.

Yesterday I was down in the dumps, but after a little Helena break (to do Christmas shopping this morning) I'm feeling back to my old self. I think that we homemakers just get a little lonely and are too prone to introspection because we aren't dealing with other adults so much. My cures for depression are work/action and good music...

Dan and I took Helena with us on a date today (no baby-sitters available!) and had a fantastic time. Our date included dinner at Chili's, sort of a splurge for us, and then (is this lame?) a visit to Valueland (a local thrift store.) While there we ran into our friend Pete from high school. We've all changed a lot but it was great to see him and catch up with him and his wife.

Tomorrow is a busy Sunday (they all are now) including the usual spate of callings and two choir rehearsals, then the Christmas broadcast from Salt Lake. Next weekend will be fun - it's our 6th anniversary - as Dan is taking off Friday and Monday. We haven't made any firm plans about what to do, but I'm excited just to have some time with Dan as this week has been busy.

I'm grateful for a wonderful best friend who always knows what to say to cheer me up. Like Moses and Aaron, kind of.

"If you're worried and you can't sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep." - Irving Berlin