Shannon

Shannon
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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.
A child holding a stuffed animal in a hospital bed.

Tear Ducts and Adenoids and General Anesthesia, Oh, My!

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There may or may not come a time in your life of parenting when your child will require minor surgery and (gulp) have to go under general anesthesia. Please don't be jealous of us,...
A handmade Valentine's Day card.

Homemade Valentines: Simple Crafting Fun for Your Little Ones

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I am a pretty crafty mama and will admit that I can go a little overboard with every last detail because I enjoy it so much. If you only knew the time spent on my children's birthday...
Baby playing with a toy drum.

Facebook Tag Sale Groups: Putting a New Spin on Online Holiday Shopping

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It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This same drum will provide hours of joy for my little...
A boy sitting on the kitchen table hugging his mother.

Taking Care of Mama

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Maybe it was the morning I forgot to open the garage door before backing out, or possibly the afternoon my OB/GYN prescribed me a pedicure and a night out with my husband instead of...
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Kindergarten Jitters

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Kindergarten. This one word has been the forbidden topic around my five-year-old all summer long. During a conversation with an innocent passerby, she decided to declare, "I won't be going to Kindergarten!" Hmmm. "What's...
Two women drinking wine.

Saturday Night Play Date

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One of my new favorite activities to schedule since becoming a mom is the Saturday night play date. Have you had one lately? This is when another couple with children comes over for dinner and play time....
A toddler boy playing with a doolhouse.

Tiaras vs. Tonka Trucks

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A little over a year ago, we were in the delivery room, and my husband proudly exclaimed, "Meet your baby boy!" We had waited to find out the gender of both of our little...
A mother nursing her toddler.

Confessions of a Nursing Mama

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Your son still uses a bottle? Isn't she sleeping through the night yet? How are you going to help him give up that binky? My daughter was potty trained at 18 months... We have all heard...
Working mom holding a baby.

Working Mom Guilt

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Do you suffer from not-enough-hours-in-the-day syndrome as I do? Do you wish that the precious at-home time with your little ones could last as long as the 2:00 hour does at work? Initially, the subject...
overscheduled

Overscheduled? 5 Tips For Surviving Extracurricular Activities

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When my daughter was a toddler, I couldn't wait for her to join some local activities. The little mommy and me gymnastics class - "so adorable!" The combined tap and ballet class at the...