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Field Trip to U.T.!!!

11 Monday Aug 2014

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Today, the kid accompanied me to the University of Texas for a visit with an old friend who’s also a student there.  For months, he’d inquired about UT as we’d often pass it walking or driving along the drag.   So, I thought I’d plan a lunch date with “Ms. Nikki!”  My son was filled with great excitement as this was his first time visiting the university.  “WOW!  It’s HUGE!”  Is what he said.

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When we arrived, he noticed students with a boyfriend or girlfriend.  He’d look up at me, frown and say, “YUCK!”  Normal for a young boy, right? After lunch, “Ms. Nikki” took him on a brief tour of the campus – he was really thrilled to be there!

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He later discovered the George Washington and Martin Luther King statues on Campus which was perfect, as we’d recently read about the American Revolution and Civil Rights.

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It was a great adventure for him to eat and hang around all of  the “young adults” as he referred to them…  He created his own play area -SLIDE INCLUDED- and the students passing by smiled and admired his high energy level and tenacity!  I was totally amazed to see him comfortably interacting with UT students at such a young age! blah, blah, blah….not surprised one bit.

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This kid IS a social butterfly!.  He was in a superb mood as he gallivanted around the UT campus exploring and chatting with students.  His face and this moment brought up a pleasant smile within me. The kid had a great day and the world is HIS playground!

 

May MADNESS! recap!

16 Monday Jun 2014

Posted by sunconnor in Austin Adventures, Coolin' and Homeschoolin' the kid!, Food Allergies, Travel

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Austin, Austin Families with Food Allergies, awareness, Danny's Pantry, Dr. Lieberman, FARE, Food Allergy Awareness Week, Food allergy friendly, food allergy research & education, Food Allergy retreat, Food Allergy-Friendly Food Pantry, Food bank, KUT Austin, KVUE, no sneezes, NPR, Peaceable Kingdom, Sun Connor, sun in austin, zipline

This is my first opportunity to post since Food Allergy Awareness Week.  My boy has had a busy month!

We attended a Kyle Dine concert hosted by the Austin Families with Food Allergies and as the PR volunteer – I was busy snapping photos.  I didn’t realize that the NPR/ KUT Austin crew who were there to interview, snapped a shot of the boy!  I received a call from a friend travelling in Iowa.  She’d gone to NPR’s website and was tickled to see the kid’s face on their homepage.  I must admit…so was I!

http://kut.org/post/musician-has-unique-and-maybe-lifesaving-message-kids-food-allergies

Then, there’s the 3rd Annual Food Allergy Retreat.  Instead of the usual 6 and under obstacle courses, my bravehearted 5 year old was persistent on going with the 6 and up crowd.  He wanted to hang out with his 9 year old buddy, Noah.  – AND to our dismay, climbed a 40 foot rock wall and ziplined for the first time!

During Food Allergy Awareness Week, we announced, Danny’s Pantry:

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We’re collecting non-persishable food items FREE of the top 8 food allergens.  I was inspired 3 years ago, as I read an article in Living Without Magazine titled, “Special Diet Pantries.”  It made me think about the food insecure and families with food allergies right here in the Austin community.  We’re currently in the phase of collecting food, but also collecting donations via the Austin Community Foundation.

We also received news coverage during Food Allergy Awareness Week – with a little help from our allergist and friend, Dr. Allen Lieberman at the Asthma and Allergy Center of Austin.  Here “he” is again!

http://www.kvue.com/story/news/2014/05/28/2462212/


If I include our Houston trip and the Austin parks we frequented – It was March ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!!!  Fun and exhausting.

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Reasons to volunteer with Little Helping Hands…

05 Wednesday Feb 2014

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Little Helping Hands

Hmmmm…the little guy in the batman shirt looks VERY familiar!!!

The kids are the future building blocks of our society and that is why it is very important for us to offer life lessons and fond memories which will be beneficial for them throughout their lives. We should teach and show them  things that will help them be responsible and caring citizens of the world.

The question is how can that be done?

Well, there are various ways of doing so and one of the ways is to indulge a kid in the aspect of volunteerism. This way they will learn the need to help others.  Most of the time, through hard work it’s nice to see the look on a child’s face when they begin to understand the benefits of assisting someone in need.

It takes the attention off of “ME-ME-ME!” and their little minds go into overdrive with curiosity on every detail of the task at hand.  They feel good about helping someone else.  That’s why my family’s so grateful for all Marissa Vogel and staff at Little Helping Hands have continuously provided for the Austin community.  Little Helping Hands is a great way to get the entire family involved.

Interested?
Learn more here: http://littlehelpinghands.org/volunteer/

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The fun filled kung-fu class through my kid’s eye!

23 Thursday Jan 2014

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Last summer, the kid began kung-fu sessions with Master Gohring. I was a little skeptical about whether he’d like it or not…if he’d cooperate.  But, I was surprised when he came out bustling with joy.  Later that week, he declared himself a “Lil’ Dragon” as he hung from a tree at Green Gate Farm.  I appreciate that although there were so many kids of similar age, Master Gohring and Instructor Hunter’s ability to give equal attention to all of them. The best part is despite the fact that the directions were sometimes hard to understand (or follow for a then 4 year old ENERGIZER BUNNY)… the master and instructor would reiterate the rules in such a manner that made it fun, and doable.

The art of Kung Fu helps with focus and concentration in your kid.  My little lovejoy has expressed to me that they were taught about focusing with their eyes, mind and body. They were tough to speak in a way which shows utmost respect for the teacher. Not only that but, also two of the major techniques were taught to the kids. The techniques are that of paying attention and bowing.

My kid even loved it more because now he pretends to be a Ninja which I find helps tremendously.  He sits quietly sometimes at home which initially shocked me – but, he later announced that he’s “being a Ninja!”

Kung-Fu is not only good for the aspect of self defense. It also helps to enhance the factor of confidence in young kids.

Last but, not least – it’s a FOOD FREE ACTIVITY!!!  (Anyone who knows me KNOWS most of his extra-curricular activities are.)

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