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.
Behind the Scenes: A Secret Agent Spy Party
My daughter requested a spy party this year for her birthday, and as our planning got underway, the whole family couldn't help but fall in love with "Secret Agent L's Birthday Mission." As you may have...
One Morning with Shannon {A Photo Essay Series}
One Morning” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The morning routine is photographed by N. Lalor Photography and words...
It’s Not Too Late For Some Summer Magic!
It seems just shortly after the 4th of July, people begin to lament about the summer going so fast. Some even go as far as to complain that it is almost over. These words are a teacher's kryptonite!...
Summer 2015: Library Book Sales Across Fairfield County
Who's ready to get some amazing deals on used books and expand their home library for both adults and children alike? Curious George and Arthur books for 25 cents or less? Don't mind if I...
Summer Reading! It’s Not Just for Kids, You Know!
When I was a child, I loved being a part of the summer reading program at the library. A lover of books and a super fast reader, I was always among the top readers of...
En Garde! Darien Fencing Club
Being the mom of an elementary aged child, I have now gotten used to a calendar full of different extracurricular activities. Imagine my surprise and delight to add fencing to the list for my very...
Changed for the Better
I have been a mother for almost seven years. This role has taught me a lot, but not in the ways I might have imagined when I first started out. As I reflect back...
Kindergarten Ready?
In case you haven't heard, Kindergarten is the new 1st grade. What does this even mean? More importantly, you may be wondering - What should my child know before starting elementary school? As a special education teacher...
My Cabbage Patch Kid Moment
A toy craze has taken over our house. They are tiny, with little faces, and both my children can't have enough of them. SHOPKINS! If you have no clue what I am talking about,...
If They Could Just Stay Little
And the seasons they go round and round, and the painted ponies goes up and down. We're captive on the carousel of time. We can't return, we can only look behind from where we...