#Kinderchat Archive

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Monday June 5, 2017
3:30 PM EDT

  • participatechat Jun 5 @ 3:30 PM EDT
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  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Good evening #Kinderchat how are we all hope you have had a good Monday? ☀️☀️🌨🌦we had a mixed bag weather wise!
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    #kinderchat Hi! yes same here, sunshine and heavy showers.
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    How are you Kierna feels like ages since we've chatted! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    I can't believe I have only 4 weeks left of this school year - it has flown by. #kinderchat
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    It has been ages! All good, in the midst of parent meetings and getting ready for new ch visiting etc. You? #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Just before I got ready for the chat one of my cats attacked me - have a lovely big scratch on my arm! #kinderchat
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    busy here too we have school visits this week so exciting for children but I'll miss them! Also started my new research project! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Ooh that sounds exciting - what is it about? #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    I know it's exciting I'm looking forward to holiday club always get great trips out! But first I need a holiday! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    of courser NYC here you come! Can't wait to hear all about it & follow along... #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Ooooo no! One of mine is lying in between my and hubs keeping my leg warm haha! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    I have them both beside me but Charly gets very jealous of Jerry & I bore the brunt of it! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Its about how we nurture the children through the ages in our setting and how we build shared understanding of what is involved #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Ah I am sooooooooo excited we fly on Saturday I can't wait!!! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    That sounds like a good topic indeed, will be interested to read it when you're all finished. Oh my this Sat? Wow! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    research is so not my 'thing'! But am sure you'll be great at it. How long are you away for? #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Yes can't believe we're actually going!!! 💵🇺🇸🗽eeek! My sis and I have wanted to go since we were about 10! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    You will have a ball & linking in nicely - it will be warm no doubt too! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    I have to be totally honest and say that I am not a fan of hot weather but I did enjoy it being dry recently. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Hopefully I'll be able to do it justice! We're away for a week! We have lots of great trips and lion king on broadway planned #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Whaaaaaat! I love love the hot weather I think I was supposed to be born in much warmer climate haha! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Just walking about the streets felt like a film set to me but it's 19 years since I was there! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Nope. Give me cold and dry weather any day. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Ah sounds great! We're staying right beside Times Square so pretty central to everything. #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    I don't think I could work long term in the kind of heat we had a few weeks back, it was hard to keep the ch hydrated #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    it looks like you and me tonight so let's just chat about the summer plans then! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    Well I do like it when it's frosty and cold but I love the hot summer sunshine too! #kinderchat love my vitamin D!
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    Yeah agree with that it's hard for children in heat I worry so much about their skin too so lather them in suncream loads! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    I do love sunshine - Iceland was perfect to me, blue skies and dry cold weather. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Ha good plan! When is the book festival this year? Lunch again? 😃#kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    yes, us too would rather someone has reaction to suncream than got burnt. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    Ah I am soooooo excited to go! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    Yes! Am going twice this year; 14-20 and then back for last weekend, so whenever suits. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Oooo ok well maybe we could wait to see the programme and see who we fancy seeing? #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Yes - it's out next week so will let you know, wonder which authors we can stalk this year!! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Hahahahaha!!!! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    I actually read The Snow Beast today by special request! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    we ended up buying sun hats to keep in nursery and on those really hot days they were a blessing. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Lola just chilling #kinderchatkitty #Kinderchat
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Haha yay that's great! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    she is gorgeous - my poor Jerry is so black she blends into the sofa! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    Ah we do love Lola she is very cuddly! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:01 PM EDT
    looking forward to hearing all about it - Haven't met anyone yet who didn't enjoy their visit. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    I always end up feeling guilty about wanting to be inside the cool classroom on sunny days! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    sun cream and ice pops that how we survived the really warm weather a few week back. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    Yeah I know butchildrwnfind it tough outside when it's really hot. #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    are you all packed already? Even the longer flight is so exciting! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    So I found this video about making water wall art looks cool would love to try it! https://t.co/YEgZXs4Em1 #Kinderchat
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    yes, you could try it in NY ;) #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    Yeah all packed even have my books ready on my kindle! So all prepared! #kinderchat I love the build up to a holiday makes it so exciting!
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    water play is a must in the warm weather, the ch were disgusted that the water butt was empty for so long. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    me too - sometimes it's just as exciting! #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Awwwww that's a shame I love water when it's hot! We ended up filling loads of tubs for ASC was like a foot spa! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:11 PM EDT
    lovely, think playgrounds with water features must be lovely in summer they can really enjoy them w/o getting cold. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    usually the late afternoons were a bit cooler so your ASC probably got best of it. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:13 PM EDT
    OK - have enjoyed catching up with you & chatting about your holidays but think it's time to call a halt tonight. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:13 PM EDT
    Yeah it started to get cooler for us around 5ish I loved it lots of fun play outside all day! #kinderchat
    In reply to @CiarnaC
  • CiarnaC Jun 5 @ 4:14 PM EDT
    have a brilliant time & hope it's more than you hoped for & see you in August for a good catch up. #kinderchat
    In reply to @LyndseyJF
  • LyndseyJF Jun 5 @ 4:16 PM EDT
    No problem it was lovely to catch up with you we'll chat soon! Lola sends kisses to jerry and charly #Kinderchat #kinderchatkitty