It's amazing how clothes feel -10lbs., I'd like to take credit for the weightloss but have to owe it all to getting my wisdom teeth out, and being sick for a week. Although, I do think cutting salt completely out of my diet starting January 1st has made a huge difference. At first I thought it would be hard because I'm a salty girl all the way, Ryan always comments on my salt use. It wasn't that bad at all, I didn't really notice it and my family hasn't made any comments on the lack of salt. I've lost quite a few inches along with the weight-loss, since I wasn't doing cardio, just laying on my back in bed all drugged up I think the inches are from the water weight loss and lack of salt.

Generally 3-5 times a week I would be quite swollen and in pain from water retention, since cutting out salt I haven't had that problem. So I'm pretty excited about the results!

Having had so much time off work has been a much needed break, but somewhat weird -- and a little pinchy on the wallet. Back to work starts February 12th, and it looks like it's going to be a very busy year! I'm trying to remain sane and organized, I got pretty run-down by December and Christmas holidays was me, sleeping, and missing out on family time. :( I love that I have so many opportunities, I just need to find that balance.

Mary and I have started taking advantage of using studio space for shoots, it works well for us to book it together - sharing rent and backdrops.

I've had a lot of home time, feels weird to wake-up and the only thing I need to do is clean house, chase little boys, and cook meals. I've rather enjoyed this slight sabbatical!

I would say though, keeping two boys occupied in freezing cold temperatures is very challenging. keegan figured out that coloring on walls makes a great canvas, and the living room chair a great trampoline. Thankfully he's quite mature for a one-year-old and so activities such as playdough, and lego keep his attention for quite a time.

If anyone has advice for being organized, keeping on top of house work, entertaining kids, while juggling work I'd be more then happy to hear!! I have four days left to get ready for a busy month of working!!