She got off the ferris wheel at the mall.

Then she came running over to me as fast as she could, excited as ever, shouting "I DID IT, I DID IT, I DID IT!!!!" 

(INSERT TEARS HERE.  LOTS OF THEM.  YOU MIGHT AS WELL MAKE IT A PUDDLE).

My Friends, I think I've learned one of the best feelings in the world this weekend.  It's called watching your child feel accomplished and proud.  DEFINITELY. ONE. OF. THE. BEST.

Eleanor Douglas, YOU GO GIRL!!!!  You sure did DO IT and we are so, so proud of you too!!!!! XOXO