Shannon
Shannon has lived in Fairfield County, CT for most of her life and currently lives in Monroe. She has a daughter L (September, 2008) and a son B (May, 2012). Shannon balances being a wife and mom with working 186 days out of the year as a special education teacher. Thank goodness for vacations, summer break, and snow days! You can be sure that she fills those days with as many amazing activities and outings that she can think of to make up for the time that she is at work. In a distant life, way before babies, Shannon was an aspiring actress and musician. You can sometimes still find her leading sing-a-longs with her guitar at the kids’ playgroups or at her daughter’s school.
Play It Again, Mommy
The other night, my children and I were listening to some songs from Wicked on my iPod. As my daughter stood on our fireplace stage belting out Defying Gravity (accompanied by Elsa before she was...
Elf Season
He's back! Our elf Marshmallow has returned from the North Pole bringing with him his traditional small tokens of good cheer to get our family in the holiday spirit. I know that these...
Our Favorite Things
The Toys R Us big book of toys has already arrived, and the house is a buzz with ideas for what Santa should bring. And just an FYI, it will never be a live...
5 Truths I Have Learned as a Parent
When I try to picture my life before children; I really can't. It was as if this life has always existed, and with it their are some universal truths that go with the territory.
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Talking to Your Children About Death
The anniversary of September 11th is approaching, and in our house, it is a very significant day in which we honor the loss of a loved one - my brother-in-law and the uncle my...
A Year of Firsts
My daughter will begin her first day of first grade in just a few short days. As I prepare for this, I am aware that this past year was full of so many firsts...
A Cautious Approach to Vaccines
I always prefer to go the natural route first when treating my or my children's ailments. I value medicine, but I wouldn't say I like that we are sometimes encouraged to medicate symptoms rather...
Summer Fun at Jones Family Farm
It's berry season. Strawberries, that is. I can't think of a more perfect way to celebrate the end of another school year than an afternoon of strawberry picking at Jones Family Farm in...
A Sesame Street Birthday Party
My son just turned the big two. To celebrate, we hosted a Sesame Street themed party in our backyard. One of the things I love most about planning birthday parties for my children is...
Happy First Day of Spring {and Giveaway}
Today is the first day of spring, and I think we are all ready for it! I definitely love a cozy, snow day; but come on, Queen Elsa show us a little love here...