Last Saturday (you know, the day before Easter), my mom asked me if I wanted an Easter basket this year. I said “no thanks”, then “hmm, well maybe”, then “no, I better not” once more. I admit I have a sweet tooth, and I knew if she gave me candy, I’d eat it. All of it. And probably in 2 hours. So I got no Easter candy this year.

However, my oldest sister is getting an Easter basket mailed to her (she lives in Turkey), and tonight I stole 3 pieces from her basket. Sorry, Flossie.

I ran around Lake Calhoun (3.1 miles) this morning with my sister’s husband, Jon. It was a really good run – at least for me. He definitely pushed the pace more than I probably would have on my own. He really inspires me when it comes to staying fit. He literally rides his bike to work every morning – like 5 miles each way – through snowstorms, rainstorms, and probably even hailstorms, and that’s after waking up early most mornings to run for an hour. Anyways, he’s a bit more intense than I am, so I was proud of myself for sticking with him throughout our run.

Hallie walked part of the lake while carrying Max, and we met them at the car. As we were nearing the end of our run, Max (he’s 18 months) ran towards Jon with this huge smile on his face. That was the first time I’d ever seen Max “run” and it was really cute. I hope my kids are as perfect as he is!

Earlier today, I stopped in Woodbury, MN on my drive home to Wisconsin (where my parents live). I am looking to buy some birch tree branches and white lights for my apartment, and so I stopped in Michael’s. It was my first time shopping in Michael’s; I’ve never really had a need for a store like that, but now that I have a place of my own, I realize how great it is for decorating and accessories. Anyways, I have some ideas that will be fun exploring. Makes me realize I’m growing up! haha

I’m heading back to the cities tomorrow afternoon, and since I got all my work done tonight, I’m going to make a quick detour to Winona so I can squeeze in a good workout at my old stomping grounds before venturing back to the cities. I’m hosting a family dinner at my apartment tomorrow night, so I’m excited to get back up there so I can prepare for the evening. I need to pick up a few bottles of wine, so I’ll probably stop at Trader Joe’s in Rochester on my drive up. It should be a fun night with my family. Well, family minus my brother who’s interviewing for a job in California, and my sister who has a job in Turkey.

I have a make-up soccer game tomorrow night, but I doubt I’ll make it (even though it’s definitely our last game). I also have my first flag football game this Sunday, so assuming the weather holds up, I’m excited to get out there and meet the guys on my team.