Sicky Poo

Rayce has been sick yet again. It all started last week, he developed a fever on Thursday. His fever has been in the 102-103 ranges for 4 days now so I went ahead and took him in to the doctor again. Of course, as I suspected, she didn't find anything visibly wrong. She said to give it another few days and if he isn't better to start antibiotics. She's thinking that he might have drainage problems. If he keeps getting infections then we will probably have to look in to thing further. I'm hoping it all passes and I cannot wait for cold/flu season to be O-V-E-R! I'm sure you all know a sick toddler is not the finest thing on the block.

Just a swingin'

It has been awhile since I posted a video of Rayce. This weekend we went to birthday party at the park and Rayce got some serious swingin' time in. I missed it because I was doing other things but daddy got it on video so, I thought I would share it with you all. He's such a big boy now, I can not believe how big he's getting. Enjoy!

Saturday Social

Are you a procrastinator?

To an extent I am. I try not to be because it only makes things more difficult for me in the long run. But sometimes I just don’t feel like doing things so I guess it just depends on the day and my mood.

If you'd like to participate in Saturday Social visit Lisa! Or click on the badge above for details and rules. Today I’m tagging The Vasquez3! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

It's Friday!

Appetizer
What does the color dark green make you think of?

The color dark green makes me think of pine trees. We used to go camping a lot when I was little and I always loved the smell of fresh pine trees.

Soup
How many cousins do you have?

Yikes, too many to count! It has to be somewhere in the 30’s.

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?

I would have to say a 9. I try to be as honest as I can most of the time but sometimes I fib with my husband or sister. Some things are just better left unsaid. Sorry!

Main Course
Name something that is truly free.

Wow! I don’t think anything in this world is truly free. I’m sure if I thought about it for a while I’m sure I could come up with something.

Dessert
Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.

Somebody Poked Ryan In the Nose he Gagged! Ha! That’s the best I could do.

That was fun! I think I will have to try Friday's Feast again!

Oh My Sweet Rayce!

Once again Rayce you cease to amaze me as to the extent of the situations you get yourself in to. This is a picture of a gap in our screen door that Rayce managed to get his head stuck in yesterday. I turned my head for a split second and the next thing I heard was screaming, the kind of sheer terror. I looked over because I wasn’t but a foot from him and saw his head all twisted of sorts. Somehow he had got his head in the hole and couldn’t get it out. I frantically started yelling for Ray, he was outside in the back of the house, but he wasn’t coming fast enough. So I started yelling help, HELP! I couldn’t get his head out. All I imagined in that split second was having to call the fire department to free my screaming son for the screen door. Finally, Ray arrived, just in time for me to get it un-wedged. By this time Rayce is purple starting to turn blue, (he holds his breath when he cries) I’m trying to calm him down, while trying to explain to Ray what happened. Oy! Rayce is fine; he only had a minor scratch. I’m sure this won’t be the last of incidents to happen but I just can’t get the image out of my head. I just wanted to die.

I think it was all a conspiracy!

I had more clicks then some of the pictures still on Top Momma. Oh well it was fun while it lasted. Thank you to everyone who clicked.

I'm on TopMomma!

What is TopMomma you ask? It’s basically a site to help your blog get recognition and it’s also something to brag about. TopMomma has new contenders everyday. The more clicks your image gets the longer it stays up on the site. The longer your image stays up there the better. So help me stay up there for more then a day why dontcha!

Simply go to TopMomma.com, look for this image, click on it, or better yet click the I'm a Top Momma image above. Do it over and over again. I will thank you in the end!

Wordless Wednesday

©My Spunky Monkey-a view from Rio Rancho

Ten On Tuesday

10 Things to Do Before You Get Married

I'm going to make my list based on the 10 things I wish I had done before my wedding.

1. Marriage Counseling
2. Saved Money
3. Hired a Photographer
4. Made a seating chart
5. Set a timeline (I was late)
6. Picked a different bridal party
7. Got my hair done
8. Saved more money
9. Had a bridal shower
10. Focused more on the rest of our lives instead of just that one day.
    

First Real Word

I’m pleased to announce that Rayce has officially said his first real word. Ready for it? No laughing! He says hungry! Of course he doesn’t say it just like that, he actually says “ungy”. Love it! He walks around all the time now saying ungy, ungy. I never thought this would be his first real word. I was thinking more along the lines of puppy or dog because he loves both. Oh well what can you do? Hungry it is!

I hope everyone has a great week. Our isn't starting out so good but I will save that for a separate post.

Happy Easter!

We don't need the Easter bunny around here! I love this kid he's my cute bunny. I hope everyone had a great weekend, enjoying all the Easter festivites!

Wordless Wednesday

©My Spunky Monkey- 3 Years ago today we said "I do!"

My Shamrock

What Your Shamrock Says About You

You are brilliant, analytical, and somewhat of a perfectionist. You are ultra competent and knowledgeable. At times, people find you intimidating. You can be a bit sarcastic and harsh. You don't really consider yourself a lucky person. In your view, people create their own luck. You are creative, innovative, and complicated. You definitely have a unique spin on the world. Very interesting if I do say so myself!

The Shamrock Personality Test

Today's Mood

Shamrocky

Manic Monday

If you could have any music group or musician play at a party, who would you hire?

Ooo that's a tough one! It would have to depend on what kind of party it was and who was attending. Maybe a little bit of Gwen Stefani or No Doubt. She/they put on a real good show.

Name three things to be happy about today.

1. Rayce


2. Nice weather


3. A roof over my head!

How do you release frustration?

Usually through cleaning and music. Then eventually communication.


Great questions this Monday! I hope everyone has a good week.

Saturday Social

How do you like to spend your free time?

Considering I have a toddler, the only “free” time I have is when he’s sleeping or on the weekends when daddy is around. In that free time I enjoy doing many things. Probably one of my most favorite things to do would be surfing the Internet. Some would say I’m addicted to the Internet but I like to consider it a hobby. I love blogging, chatting on ClubMomma, revamping my Myspace, and shopping on eBay. On the weekends I like to get out and about and do girly things. Like shopping and going to get a pedicure. Believe it or not I also like cleaning house. I try to keep my house tidy and neat. With spring right around the corner, spring-cleaning is defiantly in full effect.

A big thanks to Lisa for hosting Saturday Social! If you would like to participate in this meme click the badge above for details and rules. Today I’m tagging Vashonnte! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.



Today's Mood

Sneezy

Another update on Rayce

This is the smiling face I woke up to this morning. What a difference 24 hours on antibiotics has made. Oh how I wish I had taken him back to the doctor sooner. I struggled with is he just going through a phase or does he really not feel good. I mean there’s so much talk about how your child goes through these “phases” of not wanting to sleep. Rebelling because of separation anxiety. Sometimes you just get caught up in trying to do the politically right thing that you forget to listen your mommy instinct. My mommy instinct told me something just isn’t right but little voice in the back of my head said to just wait it out. I feel so guilty that he suffered for over a week. Ah if only he could talk. Anyway, he’s a brand new kid! It’s like nothing ever happened. I cannot tell you how nice it is to have my monkey back. I think all the sleepless nights are behind us, for now at least. Hopefully now we can enjoy the beautiful springtime weather and get back to “the normal life”.



That's my monkey!

Infected Adenoid

Since I got back from Las Cruces a couple weeks ago Rayce just hasn't been the same. We all look like zombies around here because we have been getting zero sleep. Rayce has been a mess. He refuses to lie down and just plain screams for HOURS. It once took him minutes to fall asleep and now we are going on 2-3 hours. It’s not just at night either it’s goes on for naptime as well. He's visibly tired; it's obvious something is wrong. So, I took him to the doctor again today. As you may recall I took him to the doctor last week because he mysteriously spiked a 104 fever well, I think this the answer to the mystery. The diagnosis is infected adenoid. So what are adenoids you ask? Your adenoids are a mass of lymphoid tissue situated at the very back of the nose, in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the nose blends into the mouth. Adenoids are part of the immune system. Like all lymph tissue, they trap infectious agents like viruses and bacteria, and they produce antibodies. My poor little guy. He also lost a pound since he was in last. His Pedi said at this point he should have been getting better instead of getting worse. I’m glad I took him in. Once again the mommies instinct was right. We got a prescription for amoxicillin and hopefully things will be back to normal around here in a few days.

Ten on Tuesday

10 things I look forward to in the Spring.

1. BBQ's


2. warmer weather


3. spring cleaning


4. my birthday


5. flowers blooming


6. green grass


7. days at the park


8. rainy nights


9. planting flowers


10. FLIP FLOPS!!

A Cluttered Mind

My mind has been so jumbled lately. I seriously can't even hear myself thinking these days. With Rayce being sick, I have found it hard to be able to sit down and write. Blogging has always been something that has come easy to me but that's not the case lately. It's starting to bug me, BIG TIME! So I decided to take a quiz just to see how cluttered my mind really is...

Your Mind is 63% Cluttered

Your mind is quite cluttered. And like most clutter, it's a bunch of crap you don't need. Try writing down your worst problems and fears. And then put them out of your mind for a while.

How Cluttered is Your Mind?

Not as bad as I thought it would be but still something needs to change. REAL QUICK!

Today is Grandma's Birthday!

We love you and I hope you have a great day!

Click here to see the rest of the photo shoot!

Manic Monday

What's your favorite thing to spend money on?
Wow, that's a loaded question! I love to spend money but a few of my favorite things to spend money on are things for Rayce, clothes, shoes, and household items.

If you could retire tomorrow what would you do?
Buy a motor home and travel the country. There is so much out there I want to see.

Should anything be censored and if so, what and why?
I don't like censorship but I might change my mind on that when Rayce gets older.

Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a good one.

Let's Party!

The Party has started! Hosted by 5 minutes for mom.com If you'd like to join in on the fun hurry on over here the fun has already begun!

Welcome to my Ultimate Blog Party! Come on in and stay awhile! I am so glad you stopped in. Can I offer you something to drink? How about one of my personal favorites?



A Margarita! What's a party without margarita's right? If this is your first time here, thanks for stopping in. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Laura or sometimes known as Lala. I spend way too much time on the Internet and I love my full time job as a wife and a mom. I have a loving husband (Ray) we will be married for 3 years this coming March 19. Together we have a spunky monkey toddler (Rayce) he is 14 months old. Rayce puts the sunshine in my day and he is the inspiration behind my blog. I could go on and on about him but instead I will just let the blog speak for itself.

I first started blogging as a way to keep in touch with out of town family and friends but to my surprise, blogging has turned into so much more. I have met some great fellow mom bloggers and I always look forward to meeting many more. This is my first blog party so I hope you’re having a good time. Read some stuff, say hello, and don’t be afraid to click around! Oh and don’t forget to grab a bite to eat…what’s a party without food right?



Have a great weekend and don't forget to party on!

Saturday Social!

My blogging friend Lisa who also happens to be the founder of ClubMomma has started her own meme called Saturday Social! Every Saturday she will have a new question for all of us to play along. To play along go here. Today's Saturday Social question is:

How long have you been blogging and what do you love best about it?

I first started blogging when I found out I was pregnant with Rayce in May of 2006. It was more of a journal that I used to keep friends and family up to date with all my pregnancy happenings. Then after my pregnancy was over I realized how much I missed journaling so, I decided to start this blog. I have blogging about Rayce and other happenings for about a year now. Blogging is so addicting. I love it because it has given me the chance to meet other blogging mommas that I probably wouldn't have met otherwise. It has also been an outlet at times; it’s just nice to have my own space to reflect.

Update on Rayce

Rayce is feeling so much better. His sickness didn’t last as long as I thought it would. With the way things started out I thought for sure I was in for a rough road ahead but thankfully him being sick was short lived. Thank you to everyone who sent get well wishes. Rayce is still not 100% but we’ll take anything we can get! He’s back to playing and jumping around and that’s all that matters. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Not so Wordless Wednesday

Sickness has stuck and Rayce is down and out. He got a bad case of the junky cold stuff that is going around. He had a temperature of 104 yesterday so we went ahead and took him into the pediatrician. It was apparent that something was wrong because he looked horrible but there were no visual reasons for the cause of his fever. So, she took a few swabs from his nose, sent them to the lab, and sent us on our way. We should have the results by tomorrow but in the meantime it has been constant clinginess and whimpering around here. I apologize in advance to my blog readers and blog friends. Things might be a little neglected and boring around here until things get resolved. I hope everyone is having a better week then I.



Today's Mood

Going Crazy

Ten on Tuesday

My 10 Favorite Drinks

1. Starbucks frappuccino of any kind.
2. Diet Coke
3. Crystal Lite
4. Margarita
5. Cherry Limeade
6. Coffee with creamer
7. Long Island Iced Tea
8. Wild Cherry Pepsi
9. Chi
10. Coconut Slush

Kind Things

5 Things I do for myself.

Get proper sleep everyday.
Took a trip to see my granny.
Bought some spring time clothes.
Get a pedicure often.
Get a haircut.

5 Things I do for my huband and son.

Spend quality time with them everyday.
Love, love, love them.
Keep up with the house.
Laundry.
Feed their tummies!

5 Things I have done for a stranger.

Turned in a lost checkbook.
Gave back money that was dropped.
Let them cut in during traffic.
Anonymous donation.
Prayed for them.

I was tagged by my blog friend Vashonnte.

Here are the rules:

1. List five kind things you do for yourself.

2.List five kind things you do for your closest friend, partner or child.

3.List five kind things you have done for a stranger.

4. Have fun! (I added that one myself)

5. Tag five people.

I'm tagging Lisa, Angie, Not so perfect, Tommie, and Shera.

Grandmas Birthday photo-shoot