Everything in Moderation, Even Moderation

Three weeks ago Miss Seven declared that she hated school and that she wanted to go to another school. When I asked her if she would really want to leave all her friends she said no but that she could come back next year.  

Two weeks ago Miss Seven asked if she could move to the other class  – she made it quite clear she did not love her teacher this year.  

Yesterday the lovely Miss Seven drew a very elaborate picture complete with pop up people standing back to back.  She advised me that it was herself and her teacher and that she would give it to him today. When I asked her how her day went she beamed that her teacher had put her picture up on the side of his (insert specific details about the size, shape, colour and location - she really can talk) cupboard so that everyone could take a look. 

This is what I love about my girl.  She is fire and ice.  Win her heart and she is yours but do anything she perceives as unjust and heaven help you.  I don’t know where she gets it from?

These past weeks have been hard as a mumma, trying to find the balance between hiding her under my wing and teaching her how to find her way in the difficult relationships which will occur throughout her life.  I'm so proud of you Miss C you have given me an increased confidence that my little girl really can hold her own in the big world.