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!
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
- (I totally suck at this LOLcat speak. Tell me. What is the secret?)
- This week has been a whirl wind of work combined with stepping outside my proverbial box which has left me completely exhausted: both mentally and physically.
- There’s another weekly Rookie Mom challenge going on with a PRIZE - AND! You don’t have to be a rookie or a mom to play along! (Please play along! I’ve got loads of free shit to giveaway, plus I don’t want the Rookie Moms to think I’m a looser.
Oh hai! Can U Haz Code?
Better?
- Stepping outside my proverbial box? I took the boys out Tuesday AND Thursday. The significance of Tuesday and Thursday? Carter is home from daycare all day. So we went a better part of both days out.
- We drove around a strange town, forgot to bring money which required many stops and trying to find a bank. We got in and out of our car without incident and no one got hurt - or even cried!
- Thursday we spent the day with my brother and might-as-well-be-my-sister-in-law, taking Carter swimming at their complex. Great day with only minor break downs.
- Finally feel like I’m getting my shit together. It’s funny how a shitty week can really make one second guess their abilities as a parent. Or is that just me?
- I’m thinking about joining them and getting a gym membership or joining The Running Room (or both?). I need to get rid of this damn baby weight (yes, that’s what I call it. F-off.)
- And! The winner of the Summer Lovin’ giveaway where you get an HP photo printer? CONGRATULATIONS C.F.!! Send me your info and I’ll get your printer off to you!
And now, for the grande (I have been transformed to a Starbucks lover - I’ll tell you about that another day) finale - gratuitous kiddie photos (SOOC: straight out of camera)
