so what do we think about this??

Hi to anyone out there who reads my blog... came across this today on a webpage and found it interesting.... love to hear some feedback on whether we think its true or not!

As for a personal update, I have gone back to work part time and absolutely love it! I bring the boys to school, go to work, then pick them up.... it makes the time fly while my DH is off training and I am a geographical single mom....so he can allow me to confirm that #4 and # 10 below are true !!

You may think you know your husband better than anyone, but chances are he has at least one ''don't-tell-the-wife'' secret -- and he may have 11 of them!Men get smarter as they age. While a younger man might think being honest is always the best policy, he quickly learns that some things are best kept secret the first time he confesses to his girlfriend that yes, he was watching that pretty young thing in the bikini wash her car.

Magazine writer and editor Ty Wenger revealed in Redbook what every woman wants to know: What secrets is her husband keeping from her?Although men who tell too many lies and keep too many secrets risk souring a relationship from lack of trust, some of the more innocuous lies are told and secrets are kept to keep the peace. That is the kind of secret Wenger is revealing. And ladies, some of these secrets will melt your heart and make you so happy you married the man you did.11 secrets most men keep, including your husband:
1. Yes, he falls in lust 10 times a day -- but it doesn't mean he wants to leave you.
2. He actually does play golf to get away from you.
3. He is unnerved by the notion of commitment, even after he has made one to you.
4. Earning money makes him feel important.
5. Though he often protests, he actually enjoys fixing things around the house.
6. He likes it when you mother him, but he's terrified that you'll become your mother.
7. Every year he loves you more.
8. He really doesn't understand what you're talking about when you discuss "issues" in your relationship. It makes no sense at all to him -- even though he will nod in agreement and apparent understanding.
9. He is terrified when you drive...... (yeah, I can definitely confirm this one too!!!) so can USAA
10. He'll always wish he was 25 again.
11. Give him an inch and he'll give you a lifetime. Translation: Let him be a dumb guy and play poker with his buddies or go on vacation alone, and he'll love you forever for that."And that's the truth," insists Wegner.

Why Am I Here???

You may have been redirected here to my blog as a result of another websearch, and now you are wondering, why am I here??? Well, chances are that the site you just came from belonged to someone that knows me or a friend of mine, and they are trying to help raise money and awareness for FG Syndrome. I created the "badge" you see above for the FG Syndrome family alliance as part of a contest for sixdegrees.org a foundation created by Kevin Bacon. He is having a big promo in July, and whoever raises the most money for their nonprofit wins $10K from Mr. Bacon himself. So what happens next is up to you, donate, spread the word, add my badge to your site, or perhaps link the badge to your email signature.... whatever you could do would be greatly appreciated. As I type this, I am looking at my beautiful little man who is sleeping so peacefully. He has already overcome so much.... our little warrior! I cannot believe that in a few hours we will be celebrating his 6th birthday..... Thank you to all of our family, friends, our military family, 141, and all of Colin's doctor's. therapists, and teachers that have already come in and out of our lives..... your continued support and love means everything to us....

always,
S

THANK YOU

Wow, before the day gets away from me, I just wanted to say thank you to those who have already generously donated through my badge for Colin. Its really only been a few hours, and I have received so many supportive responses! Please continue to spread the word... have a great week.... S

Where did February Go?

This has to be quick, I am such a bad blogger, most likely the reason I was hesitant to do this! February literally went by in a blink. The highlight of course had to be Owen's birthday. He turned 4 and of course I waited until the last minute to plan a party because everyone in the family had been sick with the monster flu bug that was going around, and I (being ever so practical) didn't want to have a big to-do planned... only to have to cancel. Enter my friend Julie to the rescue with the PERFECT LITTLE BOY BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEA...
pay attention parents...Call the firehouse she says, "tell them you are bring x amount of kids and their parents in for a tour... The firemen will show the kids the equipment, get dressed for them, hand out the red plastic firehats, and take them for a ride in the firetruck" 'Shut Up!' I say 'You are my Savior, that is awesome!! how much does it cost?' "Nothing, its free..." 'FREE? Cut it out!' "You'll be the coolest mom" she says. (check that, I get to SAVE MONEY and BE COOL, yeah, I'm in....) The rest was easy.... I went to iParty and picked up Fireman Theme party bags, napkins, plates and a banner thingy... Went to WalMart and got little firetrucks and rescue cars, hot tamales, fireman action figures, etc.... and voila! Party planned in 36 hours. The kids had a blast, the dads even had a blast (they got to go for a ride too) it was great. One of the things I got Owen based on my friend Missy's recommendation was the Fisher Price digital camera.... Another big hit! Owen has been a shutter bug for a year now, and I have a worse for the wear Kodak 6mpx camera to show for it. Now Owen has his own 1 megapixel camera that holds about 70 pictures. The thing is practically indestructable, and the best part is the back of it looks like a viewmaster, so he can look through it w/ both eyes, take his picture, then see what he captured on the little LCD on the back.... Its like Fischer Price read my mind when designing this. (the best $59 I have spent) Here are some photos taken with my camera and when I get Owen to let go of his camera long enough, I will upload some of his. I promise to check in more!! Until then... S

Things I Have Done

I discovered this on my friend Missy's Blog, and thought it might kick-start my list too. (She pretty much motivates me to do many many things, and her wonderful husband blames me for motivating her to do many others....lol) Things I have done... It’s sort of like that game we used to play “I’ve Never…” but in reverse...The things in red are the things I’ve done...

Copy it and publish your list!!

01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said “I love you’ and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris (does the one the one in vegas count?)
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Seen the Northern Lights
14. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
15. Gone to a huge sports game (and survived the crush afterwards)
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby’s diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was drunk
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Posed nude in front of strangers
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an “expert”
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Had your photo taken with a Celebrity
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children (pink because I am in the process)
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Petted a stingray
110. Broken someone’s heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Petted a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey
135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
145. Had a booth at a fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone’s life

50 Things about me.

1. I am a mom to two of the coolest kids on earth.
2. I love caramel coffee and vitamin water.
3. I married a man I truly respect and admire.
4. Up until I was 25 or so, if people had to describe me they would say ' that little girl who dances.'
5. My husband has never seen me perform.
6. I have a freckle on the bottom of my left pinkie toe.
7. When I was little my dream was to be a Disney World performer.
8. I have danced at Disney World.
9. I could live off of Boathouse Farms smoothies and sugared nuts.
10. I love sushi.
11. I love food way more than I should.
12. My favorite smell is the beach air on a breezy evening.
13. I have a tendency to take way too many pictures.
14. I have 1 sister, and whenever we are together, people assume she is the oldest.
15. I am 5 1/2 years older than my sister.
16. I still get carded.
17. I am NOT a morning person.
18. I love getting massages.
19. I sometimes am afraid to try things because I don’t want to fail or disappoint anyone.
20. I enjoy sarcasm and I have a very dry wit, which unfortunately is off-putting to some people.
21. I really miss dancing.
22. I still talk to my parents on the phone every day.
23. I have 5 scars on my abdomen between my groin and my belly button. (2 hernias, appendectomy & 2
c -sections).
24. No I will not let you play tic tac toe down there.
25. I love getting flowers for no reason.
26. I’ve had my heart broken twice.
27. In retrospect, I have really only truly loved one person in my life.
28. I don't have an internal filtering device and I just say whatever comes to mind, like it or not, you are
going to know exactly how I feel at all times.
29. If I could have 1 wish it would be that I could hear my son speak.
30. One of my secret ambitions is to try acting.
31. I think my husband has a great butt.
32. I’m not afraid to stand up for myself or for others.
33. I love learning.
34. Kids love me.
35. Both of my TIVOs are 90% full at all times.
36. I have no trouble remembering movies, television, or weird trivia about actors/celebrities, like there is
a special place in my cerebral cortex just for that information.
37. I often compare people's life situations to situational television. ie... mid conversation someone says "so
my friend is getting married, and she asked a bridesmaid to pick up her dress, turns out her friend decides
to try it on and wear it around her apt!" my response is "OhMiGod, she pulled a Monica" (Friends
reference)
38. I had my Master's Degree by the time I was 25.
39. I am a very loyal person.
40. I am a die hard Red Sox Fan.
41. I am pretty crafty.
42. I wish I were better at keeping a journal.
43. I have over 20 pairs of jeans and each pair has a name.
44. I love cuddling.
45. I’m a big chicken and hate scary movies. I was once scared by Fantasy Island when I was little. I still
can't look at a pile of rocks without having a weird Blair Witch flashback panic attack.
46. I love to sing, and sometimes belt out tunes in my car like I am singing for Simon, Paula and Randy.
47. I cannot carry a tune to save my life.
48. I have to stay busy or I will go crazy.
49. In some ways I believe Julia Louis Dryfus and I were separated at birth, I am very much like a fusion of
Elaine Bennis and Christine Campbell.
50. I do a mean Elaine dance...