Being a Rookie (Mom) Ain’t So Bad, we all know that! Now that we’ve had a couple (two) challenges, there are a couple bugs to work out and maybe some more explanation, but I’m not giving up on this one! I’d love to get this thing off the ground: I feel really passionate about it – it’s a great way to introduce ourselves and our children to new activities and even though it’s called a challenge, it’s really not! So, as passionate as I am about this, it’s nothing without you! I want you to enjoy it, have fun and make it easy to participate.
First off. The buttons are now linked to the category so when you or someone on your site clicks it, you’ll be directed straight to ALL posts related to the challenge. My large sidebar button is also linked directly to the category so if you arrive here looking for the challenge, click the button!
Second. Prizes! Because we all love to win stuff, no? Each week’s challenge will end with a winner! Awesome, right? So why not try some activities!?
Third – If you’d be so kind, please take a moment, leave a comment and let me know what you think. It’s all for you, I want you to LOVE! it because I love YOU! I’m open to suggestions, have your say!
Last Week’s Winner: VICKY from Secret Mom Thoughts!
Congratulations Vicky! Go check out her post of everyone have milkshakes together!
Week 3 Challenge: (Remember you only have to do ONE!)
Activity #18: Take a Picture of your Sleeping Child
Everyone loves picture of sleeping babies so try and snap a couple when they’ve passed out! Even sleeping older children and teenagers are good for a laugh!
Activity #34: Rub Your Baby Down with a Message
Applying lotion after a bath can really help the kids mellow out for sleep time! Try and capture this moment! Or – just find a quite spot and rub down baby or toddler!
Activity #69: Sleep Late
Trade off when you can, and the weekend might be best. Trade off with your partner and have a day to sleep in! Have your partner take the kids out for breakfast or to play outside while you catch a couple more Zzz’s. (And if you’re like me… kick ‘em out after you’ve finished the first nursing session!) Wondering how to capture this one? Take a picture of yourself first thing when you get up, your bed, your clock, whatever!
** Remember the rules!
1. Complete a challenge – take a picture while you’re doing it!
2. Post to your blog
3. Sign the Mister Linky at the bottom of this post – that’s it!! And with that you’re entered to WIN!!
If you have a question, please contact me! I’m more then willing to help!!
You got until Sunday at 12pm EST!! (That’s the 21st if you need numbers) Have fun!
xox
Miss Britt says:
OK – I’m all set!
Now – what’s the deadline for the contest?
Miss Britt’s last blog post..How You Can Tell You Are Making Progress In Life
September 15th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Claire says:
Congrats Vicky!
I can’t wait to start this week’s challenges.
Claire
Claire’s last blog post..Baby Signing Time
September 15th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts says:
I’m so excited I won. I love the challenge each week.
Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts’s last blog post..Weekly Winners
September 15th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Sheena says:
I actually posted about this today, what luck. I got a pic of my nephew and my son sleeping. And my other nephew smiling away.
Sheena’s last blog post..In my bed……..
September 16th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Brenda says:
Mine is up!
Brenda’s last blog post..Kyle sleeping
September 16th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Kelly says:
How fun! I just found this blog tonight. I always love new blogs & a challenge.
September 18th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
samantha says:
@ Kelly:
Glad to have you here and you’re always welcome back!
September 18th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Amber says:
I just found this blog!!! How fun. I’m up for the challenge!!!!
September 18th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
samantha says:
@ Amber:
Awesome! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
September 18th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
abi says:
Hi Sam! Thanks for helping me get going with the rookie mom activities! I loved seeing everyone elses’ photos too!
September 19th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Vic @ Glowstars says:
And the one thing this challenge has taught me – I so need to work on my photography skills!
September 20th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Leslie says:
Just a flickr shot, not a blog. Hope thats ok!
September 21st, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts says:
I love doing the Rookie Mom Challenge activities. Photograph a sleeping child was a no brainer. I still can’t figure out the code for the button. Is there a “How to do buttons for dummies guide” anywhere?
September 21st, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Hannah says:
I know, I am running late again, but am still playing!
Thanks again for hosting this, I am having so much fun!!! xo
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 pm
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September 24th, 2008 at 5:44 pm