Originally Posted by HowlerKarma
I know that most people won't understand quite WHY I'm proud of this and not, say... her extraordinary class rank, etc., or the scholarships she's racking up. This felt bigger. Honestly. This was VERY hard for her.

I do understand. My proudest moments are when DD overcomes her frustrations/tantrums stemming from her perfectionism and finds the inner resources to try again and be okay with her imperfect work. Baby step at a time though. It is hard, for both parents and child.