Words have been failing me these days. They’re jumbled in my brains but I can’t get them out – writer’s block I suppose. I’ve been overwhelmed with parenting duties over the past week and a bit since Mike’s been working about 15 hours a day, seven days a week until this project is done. I have a ‘to do’ list about a mile long and don’t really feel like doing any of it.

Sometimes I just want to hang that ‘Back in 10 minutes’ sign on my forehead, but then forget to take it down so people still think I’m gone and they’re wondering how long ten minutes really is because damn she’s been gone a long time.

Because, seriously? Webcams are scary.

I have emails and posts I should be writing, research, photo-editing and designs to complete and lately I just feel like that KRA-ZE bag lady walking down the road pushing a shopping cart with my worldly possessions while smashing myself in the forehead with my fist whilst screaming about the soup that burned the roof of my mouth as I pet my imaginary cat.

[Run-on at its best.]

I’ve resigned to making my life more organized. I’ve cleaned up my personal organizer – which is not a snazzy new iPhone or SmartPhone like I would LOVE! but rather a leather binder with a notepad and paper. Old Skool.

[All the paper - or caffeine - in the world can't make it better, I fear. I try and try, then FAIL.]

Maybe start with myself then move on to the house? I dunno but something has got to give.

Moving on.

Last week’s Rookie (Mom) Challenge’s winner?

Congratulations to Abi from Baby Monkey Tree

Go check out Abi’s post with her little guy Wills asleep in the Mai Tei carrier. So adorable!

[Though I had many options to take pictures of sleeping babies and I did get to sleep in while my mom watched my boys, I just never had my camera at the right opportunity. Am FAIL.]

For week five here are your three challenge activities:

Activity #28: Drink a beer

If you’re nursing this can be a great way to help with milk production (so They say) and if you’re not nursing? Well. Enjoy!

Activity #84: Wear your baby

This may not be hard for some of you that wear your baby often, but try and take a picture of yourself while baby is in a carrier or a sling!

Activity #205: Ride a real bus or a train

I know some moms around here that do this and it really sounds like fun! Get out and take a bus ride / train or subway if you can!

So go on! Do a challenge, take a picture and post it on your blog. Come back here and sign the Mister Linky and you’re on your way to winning: $20 amazon gift certificate!!

If you’re new here and doing the challenge for the first time check out the rules and buttons HERE and for past challenges check HERE.

If you’re having trouble with the buttons: all you have to do is select all the code within the box and paste it to your post or in your sidebar!

Have fun!