Guest Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 We did our Barnardo's toddle today. The sun shone, and as we did it early in the morning it wasn't too warm. We had a lovely time and after we had toddled we all went back for snack and some of the parents and carers came back for tea and coffee. When I talked to the children before we went out about why we were doing the toddle, collecting pennies for children who do not have much money. A.C. said " I don't have much money Mrs McDowell" "I don't have any money" said A.W. "Well I will give any money I get to A.W." said A.C.!! Talk about out of the mouths of babes!! One little boy wanted to know while we were toddling where the money was that we were supposed to be collecting!!! It makes you realise that you really need to explain things very clearly to this age group because they take you so literally!!! I don't know how much we have raised yet but we certainly enjoyed the morning! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Another golden moment, Linda. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 When I talked to the children before we went out about why we were doing the toddle, collecting pennies for children who do not have much money. A.C. said " I don't have much money Mrs McDowell" "I don't have any money" said A.W. "Well I will give any money I get to A.W." said A.C.!! Talk about out of the mouths of babes!! One little boy wanted to know while we were toddling where the money was that we were supposed to be collecting!!! It makes you realise that you really need to explain things very clearly to this age group because they take you so literally!!! Linda, this really made me smile. Children are very literal and as adults its easy to forget. Glad you had a good day for it though. As usual it's raining here......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 well done linda..pouring with rain and howling gale here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Our Toddle was last Friday. We had a pyjama day, too, so there was very much a party atmosphere! But the best thing was (for me, anyway) I TODDLED COMPLETELY UNAIDED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 9 MONTHS !!!!!!! For the uninitiated, I have recently had a hip replacement revision, driving everyone mad during my recuperation. Is it now nearly over?? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Sue, Great to hear you're toddling again!! Whenever I hear about pyjamas it makes me think about a song we used to sing at guides: - I wear my pink pyjamas in the summer when it's hot I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it's not But sometimes in the springtime And sometimes in the fall I jump into my little bed with nothing on at all! That's the time you ought to see me That's the time you ought to see me That's the time you ought to see me When I jump into my little bed with nothing on at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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