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In some ways it only feels like 2 minutes ago that the school holidays were starting and I was planning the next 6 weeks full of activities and things to do.  Life took a slight and unexpected twist and our plans changed.  Those 6 weeks have flown by and there have been many changes, it is time I feel for an update on Things.

My eldest daughter has grown up so much in those school holidays.  A year ago she started school unable to read and writing was a little shaky.  Now she is strong and confident, reads everything and absorbs language.  She has a real passion for learning and pink sparkly things, well some things never change.  She has embarked on her second year at school and is now in the main part of the school with the big kids, not a new one anyone.  


My youngest has grown up too.  She has been watching and listening to her sister and is picking up on language and recognising letters and numbers whilst we are out.  She has started school, only mornings at the moment but she absolutely loves it and takes great pride in wearing her uniform.  Most days she won't take her uniform off and actually is disappointed at the weekends that she cannot wear it. 


The two of them, Thing 1 and Thing 2, have an unbelievable bond and miss each other when they are not with each other.  


At the start of the school holidays we decided to eat healthier and reduce the amount of sugar we ate.  I started with nausea and fatigue which we thought were withdrawal symptoms from the sugar and to be expected.  Whilst I continued with the diet things got worse, my weight increased and it was then we discovered an unexpected twist......


Yes, Thing 3!

The girls at first didn't really understand but as they watch my belly grow are incredibly excited and take every opportunity to tell anyone who will listen that their baby is in my belly.  I am looking forward to documenting my journey with Thing 3 and announcing their arrival in March 2016!


This day I love An update on Things! 
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Just in case you have been wondering where I have been recently I thought I would update you.

At the end of last year I made a decision that I wanted to study for my diploma in Digital Marketing with Web analytic and metrics.  Digital marketing is something I really enjoy and working freelance in Social Media marketing I thought it would be a good way to improve my skills.  Having already got the practical experience the theory would be an added advantage.

I set aside one day a week which I devote totally to studying as well as some evening study too.  It has been a real insight into the theory behind what I am doing.  I had an assignment due in at the end of March and was busy getting everything together before I started writing.  All this changed when I had an email last Friday saying they wanted a draft copy in today, eek!

The 4,000 word assignment was not an easy one, and as this is all distance learning it requires a lot of discipline.  I had to put my youngest into full time nursery this week and whilst my eldest is at school the assignment has taken priority.  I have fallen behind on my emails, blogging and the house work.  Evenings have meant a quick take away and with no running or other exercise I am feeling big this week.

Last weekend I took the girls to soft play and sat on a table surrounded by my books writing out my assignment, I must have looked a right sight

working whilst at Soft play

During the week with no children I have had to keep my self focused, I cannot work in silence as I get distracted and so have to have the TV or radio on.  I have grown slightly addicted to Netflix whilst doing my assignment, as they always have something I can just put on.

Netflix is now part of my TalkTalk package, as I already have a Netflix subscription.  I would put on something as background noise during my assignment and when I could sit and watch Netflix I would put on one of my favourite shows.  I have grown addicted to Grimm and Orange is the new black, both of which are on Netflix. 

It has been a really busy week, with nothing much happening other than assignment writing.  I submitted my draft last night and am awaiting back feedback.  1 of 3 assignments done.  I just want to say a big thank you to Soft play for keeping the kids entertained this weekend [never thought I would say that], to TalkTalk for having Netflix so I could have it on on my TV and of course to NetFlix for having a great choice giving me something to either watch or just for the background noise.

This day I love thanks to soft play and Netflix
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My name is Leyla, also known as Mum to my 3 humans and dog Mum to J. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run. I can often be found off road exploring the trails and fells and covering distances all the way up to 50 miles. As a family we love travelling and discovering new adventures, as I try and run around the world!

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