Finally stepped on the scale this morning. I usually do my “official” weigh in on Mondays, but it was too cold Monday morning. Then yesterday, I forgot until AFTER I was fully dressed. So today, I did it… 190.6!! At this rate, I may just make my goal of being in the low 180’s by the time I go back to NY in March. I guess I’ll need to be extra diligent in my eating and exercise. Of course I have a weekend of drinking coming up (next weekend) but there will be dancing involved so all the calories I consume in my liquor will be gotten rid of right away!

I ran on Monday night. I made it the full 2 miles without having to stop and walk! WOO!! Helped that I was running with a friend. I will probably go tonight. A friend of mine is hosting a Valentines 5k on Saturday down by the lake so I will more than likely do that.

Oh, and Valentines Day… yeah, get to spend it with the in-laws. Woo. I guess they bought a house down here (they live in TX) so they are coming in this weekend to sign the papers and they want us to see the house. BUT….. my husband told me that he wants to take me shopping this weekend!! He’s been noticing that it is time for me to get some new bras (the ones I have were bought right before I went back to work after having the baby - 2 years and about 30lbs ago) WOO HOO!! He never tells me this, so I am looking forward to it. I’ll take that as my VDay present.

Speaking of… I’ve totally avoided the candy thus far. There aren’t as many people in our office anymore, so there isn’t as much going on. The challenge will be when the kids bring home their things on Friday after their parties. Well, the baby has a party (have to make cookies) My 6yr old just has to bring in cards. In years past, I have confiscated all the candy, eaten all the chocolate myself and then hidden the rest. I will try to avoid the chocolate this year.