Summary: Javier tries to give his mom a birthday surprise but things get a little bit messy.<br> Narrator: Male<br> <br> Story Begins: 4:30<br> Birthday Surprise Excerpt:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> It was a sunny autumn morning on Ahway Island and Javier was sitting at the kitchen table enjoying some cereal for breakfast.<br> <br> <br> <br> He was really excited. Today was his mom’s birthday! Javier’s mom had left very early in the morning to go work at the hospital. Javier loved his mom so much. She was always working hard to make sure that people were happy and healthy on Ahway Island. To celebrate her birthday, Javier wanted to do something special for his mom. As he finished his cereal, a brilliant idea popped into his head.<br> <br> <br> <br> “I know!” he thought. “I’ll blow up some balloons!” Javier always loved the colorful balloons his mom gave him on his birthday and other special occasions. And if it was hot enough outside, Javier and his mom would fill up water balloons!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.<br> Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "<a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/magical-chair-acceptance/">Magical Chair</a>," paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/meet-our-team">team</a>, please visit our <a href="https://www.ahwaysisland.com">website</a>.<br> Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.<br> As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on <a href="http://patreon.com/ahwayisland">Patreon</a>. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!<br> Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?<br> We hope your child loved "Birthday Surprise" We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ahwayisland/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AhwayIsland">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahwayisland/">Instagram</a> ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!<br> In the press:<br> <a href="https://jooki.rocks/">Jooki</a> recommends <a href="https://jooki.rocks/blogs/news/top-27-best-podcasts-for-kids">us as an outstanding podcast</a> for preschoolers.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/">SheKnows</a> recommends us as as <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/slideshow/2111139/podcasts-for-kids/">a podcast you and your kids will love!</a><br> <br> We’re honored that the website of <a href="https://www.svchs.com/">Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems</a> includes us on their list of <a href="https://www.svchs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Technology-to-Boost-Mental-Health-for-Kids.pdf">Technology to Boost Mental Health</a>.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/">Digital Trends</a> warns listeners that "<a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/best-podcasts-for-kids/">you may not m...</a>
