AIBU to want to try and achieve something on maternity leave?

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AIBU to want to try and achieve something on maternity leave (other than not killing my children obviously)? Currently on my third mat leave. I'm almost 5 months in and feeling restless. I am really busy but I still have more free- time than when I was working now that I've got naps sorted and they're into a routine (twins). I definitely don't want to go back to work early. I'm not bored exactly. I feel like I'm going through the same cycle as other mat leaves (let's start a blog, be active on Twitter, do something interesting on Instagram - have these thoughts every time). Don't know if I want convincing to actually do something, or to just be happy with my lot. Interested to hear if anyone else felt like this and what you did. Thanks xx

Move house. It's the classic mat leave project

Funny you should say that. We are trying to!

DP suggested I wrote a book on mat leave.

I wrote my thesis. Not recommended.

I am doing a distance learning course and redecoration

I did my family tree.

Ooh there's a site called coursera with free internet courses. Could be fun.

How did you do it?! I was a wreck for the first year!

My Aunt did write a book on maternity leave, with twins. Got it published and is now a successful author.

I'm not quite sure how.

I could barely manage to get in the shower.

I got through a lot of box sets!!

Online courses!

My achievement is keeping the little people alive. I'm happy with that. But maybe you could decorate? Sort out the garden?

I did a postgraduate diploma. If you want to do something, do it!

I'm desperately trying to finish my CIPD course before I start maternity leave

There are loads of fun volunteer from home opportunities that could be good for keeping your mind busy.

Like many I plan to write a book! Whether or not that happens is another matter.

Sign up to do an online course on Udemy or Coursera. Learn a new skill like dressmaking or DIY.

I went back to work.

I got fit. Lots of walking with little one in a sling, plus yoga vids whilst they slept.

I lost three stone and learnt to drive during my second mat leave.

First one I ate biscuits and went to baby groups.

I've watched the entire 12 series of criminal minds. I'm bored. I love dd2 more than anything but I'm looking forward to going back to work. This week's project is to do my Davina dvd during her naps.

My boss learned reupholstery on one of her 4 maternity leaves because she finds babies really tedious.