Woohoo!

[Petra]

It's been a helluva busy week. I took Zoe out of her posh boarding school in Auckland, and even managed to bring mum around that it was the best thing to do for Zoe. The poor kid was miserable up there, homesick as hell, and it was affecting her school work and her behaviour. So on Sunday, I called a family meeting to state my intentions and there was going to be no backing down. I stood my ground, and on Monday I enrolled her in a very good local school. Tuesday, I went to Auckland to collect all Zoe's belongings, give back text books, and say farewell to Dio. This morning Zoe started at her new school, all smiles and happiness.

And the change in her since that decision was made! Wow! She's gone from being a surly teen to being brighter, more communicative, and more positive about the future. She was always a shower singer, but hadn't sung in the shower for months. This saddened me, as I thought she'd outgrown it and I missed her belting out her favourite songs, clapping and stomping while (hopefully) using the soap. But the last couple of nights she's been back in full voice. :leadsing:"I will survive! Woo! As long as i know how to love I know I will stay alive. I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give, and I'll survive, I will survive! Woo!" clap, clap, stomp, stomp, lol. :D

My baby's back! Yay! :vibes:

:wave:

[livius drusus]

And she's ready to disco, baby. (Unless she's singing the Cake version. :giggle: ) That's wonderful, Pets. Go Zoe!

:disco:

:bundance:

[LadyShea]

Good for you making the decision that was right for your kid. I know you struggled with the decision to send her in the first place, but hey you both took the opportunity, it didn't work out, now you can move on!

You're an inspiring Mama.

[Shelli]

That's awesome, Petra. :vibes:

Zoe :rarrow: :wash:

[godfry n. glad]

WOO-HOO! (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2566269671806009973)

[Petra]

Thanks, guys. :)

I'm so looking forward to finding out how her first day went. I got 3 more hours to wait. :eager:


Hehe, godfry. That's classic. Dig it.

[vremya]

That's great. There's nothing like seeing proof that you made the right decision in a tough spot.

[Plant Woman]

Sooooo cooooool! You have your baby back. I want my baby back, but she is 25 so that ain't gonna happen. They grow up so fast, so I am happy to hear you are savoring the moments!

[Shake]

Mother knows best, eh?

Congrats.

[davidm]

This is good news, Petra. I remember our exchange at the TGL shoutbox that drifted off into a discussion of the Twilight Zone. :yup:

Just make sure, given her shower singing habits, (involving stomping) that you have a nice shower mat in there. :wave:

Update on first day?

[Petra]

Zoe had a great couple of days at her new school. :)

She ran into some old friends from when she was at primary school here in Rotorua, and has already been invited to an upcoming birthday party. Next week will be her first full week, so I will be keeping a close eye on her homework all week to help her to settle into a new routine.

So far, so very very good. :yup:

[MonCapitan2002]

It is good that your child is in an environment where she can thrive.

[livius drusus]

That's great, Petra. I wondered if she'd find any of her old friends or if they'd be able to pick up where they left off. :cheer:

[JoeP]

Woohoo indeed! Great news and good parenting! (We know something of the trauma of unhappy schools.)

One thing I'm not clear on though: you couldn't hear Zoe singing in the shower ... but she was at a boarding school in Auckland ... did you expect to hear her? :giggle:

[Belladonna]

That's great news Petra...raising kids is a challenge...one can only do one's best and hope you don't screw up too badly. I hope everything works out well for your daughter.