June 8 2017:
So grateful to Dorota and her two amazing kids for braving the crazy heavy winds to attend Wild Child Nature Sessions – Notice Nature this morning.
We had a beautiful time together. I’m blessed that this session held a space of peace and connection during a busy time for Dorota’s family.
And, that something I shared will be helpful for her daughter before dance performance next week. Overflowing with gratitude. Here we are after spending an hour in the strong winds. xoxo
May 29 2017:
Fear ~~ Control ~~ Manipulation ~~ Conditional Love ~~ Smallness ~~ Victim These six have been my friends throughout this life. I unconsciously believed they were my protectors, my power, and what allowed me to live this life as I thought I wanted to experience it. In December 2016, I had an intuitive knowing that the year 2017 would bring with it a… [ 532 more words ]
May 27 2017:
This is finally happening! Coming Soon! “Where Would You Fly and Other Magickal Stories” by Lillian Darnell ….
This book is a collection of tales, stories, and poems I have written over the years about fairies, princesses, food, and much more. YAY!! xoxoxo
Pre-order yours now by going here!
May 24 2017:
Adventure time! We’re headed to Imlay, Nevada today to visit a great group of students!!
Looking forward to spreading loving kindness and laughs with these beautiful humans!
Twelve students total from K-5. Cute little school!
Stopped at Thunder Mountain Monument before heading home. Incredibly interesting and funky, low, and creepy energy.
No one lives inside the building, yet there are a few camper trailers. Most likely those who just watch over the place. Here’s a link to read more about it … http://www.thundermountainmonument.com/…. Interesting. After reading about, I now know why it felt low energy … xoxo
We didn’t stay long. I felt rushed, anxious, nervous …. and we were the only people there!!! Thomas‘ stomach starting hurting and felt the same way I did.
It was a wild n crazy day! Drove to Imlay to visit the twelve students at Imlay Elementary School. Their teacher ordered Thomas’ book and they enjoyed it so much we decided to pay them a visit.
Imlay is a two hour drive east of Reno so we had fun joking and laughing on the way there. Once there we talked about Thomas’ book, my book, creating a book, Lillian’s upcoming book, a bit about 18p-, and I ended with a great treehouse meditation! Then Thomas got a tour of the cute little school by the one and only fifth grade student.
Next, we made the short five minute drive to Thunder Mountain Monument; which was pretty wild!
The drive home = not so fun. Rosey (our car) began to overheat so I had to keep turning the air conditioner off. Thankfully it was just in the 80’s and not scorching yet!
And, we nearly ran out of gas before reaching Fernley. We coasted to the gas station on fumes! Thankfully, Thomas has read Rosey’s manual like 500 times and he knew how many miles we could go past empty. (He reads the manual every time he’s in the car!)
So …… another wild n crazy (and some not so fun) adventure for most of Team TLC. I missed Team Member L, yet, I’m thankful she chose to stay behind as she would not have handled it well. xoxo
May 19 2017:
I am facilitating a “Wild Child Nature” program once a week (or every other week) beginning June 8th to continue through Fall 2017 as there is interest. These sessions focus on connecting with nature, creativity, and imagination. Nature connection is about connecting people with nature through mind and body.
Sessions to last from an hour to about an hour and 15 minutes. The sessions will be stand alone. Meaning you can come to all or simply as it fits your schedule. Cost will be a suggested offering of $15 for first child, $15 for siblings, and no charge for parents. Yet, no one will be turned away, so please join us if this speaks to you.
We will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Virginia Foothills Park (near Geiger Grade and Brown Elementary School in South Reno).
Age is completely open. If you think your child will enjoy this and benefit, then great!
The session will begin with a very short guided meditation and a short nature dance. From there we will move on to our topic of the day. The entire program has mindfulness as its core. These will be as fluid and organic as possible and intuitively driven so I might cover a different topic then I had originally planned.
First Program: Start Noticing Nature – Using All of Our Senses
Introduction
Meditation
Nature Dance
Core of Class:
Start noticing nature
Feel and smell the air
Check out the clouds and the trees
listen
Close eyes and name every sound they hear.
Walkabout (Mindful Walking)
End with Circle Share
Each session will cover one topic such as a sit spot, nature journaling, using all of our senses, observing, writing, drawing, story telling, and sharing. These sessions are not solely for the kids. Parents are asked to participate and observe so that concepts can be transformed to your liking and weaved into your family life.
What this class will NOT be about: We will not be focused on proper writing and grammar, correct drawing styles, naming plants, animals, or cloud formations. However, if a child is extremely interested in a bird song, plant, or cloud; we will note that so they have the opportunity to research further at home.
Learn more by going here …
May 20 2017:
From Lillian …. (The conference is in Naperville, Illinois this year) …. xoxo
Hey, everyone! Every year around this time, I like to create something to fundraise and help my family attend the annual Chromosome 18 Family conference.
This year I am creating handmade notebooks which can be customized.
Here’s a sample. Let me know if you want one by commenting here or sending an email to my Mom at CamillaDowns @ gmail . com .
She’s already received THREE orders! YAY Lillian!
May 15 2017:
So excited for Thomas! He is embarking on a year long adventure into Robot School! This very small class will meet twice a week, for about two hours each time, to learn Java programing.
So many occurrences had to “line up” for this. I was not seeking it. I simply had thought a few times over the past several months of what would be a good fit for Thomas. And this is perfect for his “Einstein” type of mind! HA!
We were at the library last Thursday for the coding camp which is Scratch based. He’s already way past this but still wanted to attend the once per month class.
In chatting with the librarian I mentioned LEGO’s NXT Robotics. She said they had tried to get approval for having a club for this; but were denied due to the high expense of the kits (which is why Thomas doesn’t have one yet). But, she says, talk to that woman right over there about it as she heads one of the robot clubs.
I talked with her after the class and Thomas isn’t of the age yet for the club she facilitates …. BUT wait, there’s a small class happening right now in one of the library rooms where a great man who is on sabbatical from Google is teaching the kids Java code. Would he be interested in joining them? What??? Of course!
This wonderful man is volunteering his time, has put together an entire year long course, and is meeting with Thomas right now at the lodge to catch him up on the two classes he missed! Holy Moly!! Life blows my mind sometimes!! Yes! Thank You … And Bring Us More Please …. xoxoxoxoxoxo!!!!
May 8 2017:
We look like a blooming flower! Last day for The Romano Duo visit and I get a wee bit of respite.
Thomas and Lillian are off to enjoy swimming and dinner at The Nugget.
How much can I do (or not do) in about six hours? Letting go and finding out …. xoxo
Respite: Twas a ride for sure!! I already knew I was going to stay home as I haven’t had the place to myself in a year and a half. So …. did a wee bit of yoga, sobbed and released, read, sobbed and released, wrote a poem, sobbed and released. I truly know how to party hardy!! HA!
It was a full day of much connecting and releasing. I even released in my sleep that night too!
May 2 2017:
Field trip today!! Thomas and I went to Melinda Bourke Blackwell’s place. Got to hang out with baby goats (cuteness overload!!), horses, a donkey, an alpaca, a llama, chickens, and dogs.
And some amazing ladies!!!! Barbara Richmond Chastain, Sheila Toole, and Melinda! So fun!!! Beautiful, beautiful property!
April 26 2017:
Done! After six years. Lillian began in 2011 with all three therapies: ST, PT, and OT. ST and OT have long been stopped. Today was the last physical therapy appointment. xoxo
Chocolate covered gluten free donuts yesterday in celebration of endings, one more layer of freedom, and feeling the storms of life to allow even more freedom. Cheers! 🎉 xoxo
